Explanation
Mayor Ginther’s vision for Columbus, America’s Opportunity City, is that every Columbus child has access to a safe after-school environment to continue his/her education at the end of the school day.
According to the Harvard Family Research Project and its national database of evaluations, research confirms that “children and youth who participate in after-school programs can reap a host of positive benefits in a number of interrelated outcome areas-academic, social-emotional, prevention, and health and wellness. These are the skills that many suggest are necessary for youth to succeed in the 21st Century global economy and world.”
In 2021, the After School Grant Program provided effective support and services for 2,200 children. In 2022, the Mayor’s Office of Education plans to serve the same number of children.
Therefore, the Office of Education requests permission to contract with the below after-school program providers to help us reach our goal - and the Mayor’s vision for Columbus. Contracts are being awarded to the below providers pursuant to Section 329.30, which allows for the City to negotiate not-for-profit service contracts. These providers were selected due to their prior experience and success in providing the same services in 2021.
Asian American Community Services
Boys and Girls Club
Center of Science and Industry
Central Community House of Columbus
Clintonville Beechwold CRC
Columbus After School Allstars
Columbus Urban League
Communities in Schools
Community for New Direction
Directions for Youth & Families
Educational Service Center
Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services
Kaleidoscope Youth Center
Ohio Afterschool Network
St. Stephen's Community House
Tech Corps Ohio
Vineyard Community Center
YMCA of Central Ohio
YWCA Family Center
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for these contracts ($331,000.00) is budgeted and available within the 2022 Office of Education General Fund budget.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION:
Emergency designation is requested ...
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