$42,449 deal with Second Harvest for food giveaways at eight Saturday soccer events

Official wording

Approve Agreement with Second Harvest Food Bank for Expanded Learning SCORES Saturday Family Engagement Events Prepared by: Jennifer Littleton-Bruno, Executive Director of Expanded Learning Administration recommends approval of the Independent Contractor Agreement between Pajaro Valley Unified School District and Second Harvest Food Bank for the period of September 26, 2026, through June 5, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $42,449. This agreement continues an existing partnership between Second Harvest Food Bank and the PVUSD Expanded Learning Department. Through this partnership, Second Harvest Food Bank will provide approximately 2,400 food distribution bags containing fresh fruits, vegetables, and other nutritious food to PVUSD families during eight Expanded Learning SCORES Soccer Saturday events. Approximately 300 families will be served at each event at no cost. Second Harvest Food Bank will also provide delivery and program support staff for each distribution. SCORES Soccer Saturday events offer Expanded Learning students and their families free opportunities to participate in physical activity, family engagement, and positive community-building experiences. Incorporating food distribution into these events provides an additional layer of support by connecting families experiencing food insecurity with nutritious food resources in an accessible and welcoming setting. The partnership also aligns with the PVUSD Expanded Learning Program Plan by supporting safe and supportive environments, active and engaged learning, healthy choices and behaviors, diversity and equitable access, and family and community partnerships. Through weekend programming, the partnership strengthens connections among Expanded Learning, family engagement, student well-being, and community resources. This partnership supports PVUSD LCAP Goal 2 by strengthening family and community partnerships, promoting student and family wellness, and creating positive, engaging environments that support student success and development. It also supports LCAP Goal 3 by providing additional assistance to students and families in need, including foster students and other students experiencing food insecurity. Access to fresh fruits, vegetables, and other nutritious foods supports students’ overall health and helps ensure they are nourished, prepared, and ready to learn. Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $42,449. No General Fund dollars will be used. Services will be funded through applicable Expanded Learning grant funds, including:  Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P)  After School Education and Safety Program (ASES)  21st Century Community Learning Centers Expenditures will be allocated to the appropriate funding source based on student eligibility, program participation, allowable expenditures, and grant requirements to ensure program and fiscal compliance and alignment with the Expanded Learning Program Plan. The $42,449 amount matches the maximum compensation in the ICA and Exhibit A's total program cost. Term: September 26, 2026, through June 5, 2027 Applicable Board/LCAP Goals Goal 1: High-Quality Educational Program — Supports students’ readiness to learn by providing families with fresh fruits, vegetables, and other nutritious foods. Reliable access to healthy food promotes students’ physical well-being, concentration, and ability to participate fully in educational programs. Goal 2: Foster a Collaborative, Improvement-Driven Culture — Strengthens the partnership among PVUSD, Second Harvest Food Bank, students, and families by integrating no-cost food distribution into welcoming SCORES Soccer Saturday events that promote family engagement, physical activity, overall wellness, and positive connections with the school community. Goal 3: Provide Intervention and Support to Address Student Needs — Provides targeted assistance to families experiencing food insecurity, including foster youth and other students facing barriers that may affect their educational success. Access to nutritious food helps address a fundamental student need so students are nourished, supported, and prepared to learn. Approve the Independent Contractor Agreement between Pajaro Valley Unified School District and Second Harvest Food Bank to provide nutritious food distribution, delivery, and program support during eight Expanded Learning SCORES Soccer Saturday events for the period of September 26, 2026, through June 5, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $42,449.

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