Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Lisa Gauthier, District 4
Subject: Grant to Support Development of StreetCode Academy's Innovation Pods Learning Campus
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution:
A) Authorizing a grant to StreetCode Academy in an amount not to exceed $400,000 to support the development of StreetCode Academy; and
B) Authorizing and directing the President of the Board of Supervisors to execute a grant agreement with StreetCode Academy for the term June 23, 2026 through October 31, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $400,000; and
C) Authorizing the County Executive, or designee(s), in consultation with the County Attorney, to negotiate and execute and any related documents with StreetCode Academy and/or designated implementing partner(s) to support the Innovation Pods Learning Campus project development and programming.
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BACKGROUND:
StreetCode Academy is a community-based organization based in East Palo Alto that has served the community for over a decade, providing culturally responsive, hands-on technology education and workforce development programming.
StreetCode Academy's Innovation Pods Learning Campus will transform approximately 6,500 square feet of underutilized land into a permanent, community-centered learning campus designed to expand access to technology, innovation, and career pathways ("Project").
Built using modular construction, the Project will create flexible spaces for learning, collaboration, and creative exploration, including classrooms, a makerspace, and technology-enabled environments. When completed, the Project is expected to increase StreetCode Academy's reach from approximately 3,000 students annually to up to 14,000 community members each year.
The total Project budget is approximately $1.5 million, encompassing site infrastructure, furniture, fixtures and equipment, technology, and initial operational costs...
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