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AGENDA BILL
5B
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:Study SessionDate: July 13, 2022
Professional Services Agreement with the COUNCIL MEETING Date: July 20, 2022
Marvin Williams Center for the Coding
Department: Executive
Afterschool STEM Academy
Presenter(s):Mayor Wheelerand
(Title updated
Mike Riley
Phone: (360) 473-5266
SUMMARY:
The rise of the digital age has made science, technology, engineering,and mathematics (STEM)
education is more critical than ever. Early STEM education can promote ongoing academic success,
and children who learn STEM concepts throughout their education are better prepared to meet
increasingly technology-focused professional requirements. STEM education has been shown to be
a predictor of future academic achievement.
The city is proposing partnering with the Marvin Williams Centerto address the digital divide in our
timated at $105,000 with city contributions
of $60,000. The program will be available two days a week through the summer serving 35 students.
Additionally, the program will operate on Saturdays during the school year.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Summary of Program Lawrence Robertson STEM Academy
2.Agreement
FISCAL IMPACTS(Include Budgeted Amount): $60,000 of unallocated ARPA funds
STUDY SESSION AGENDA: LimitedPresentationFull Presentation
STUDY SESSION ACTION:Consent AgendaGeneral BusinessPublic Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to approve the Professional Services Agreement with the Marvin Williams Center; and
authorize the Mayorto finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and
conditions as presented.
COUNCIL ACTION:Approve Deny Table Continue No Action
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Form Updated 11/09/2021