Board approves Matforce memorandum of understanding; asks for annual summary
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Summary
The Humboldt board approved an MOU with Matforce for mentorship services after confirming safeguards on student surveys and scope limits. Board also requested a summary of Matforce activities during the 2024–25 school year at a future meeting.
The governing board voted to approve a memorandum of understanding with Matforce after staff confirmed two conditions: no surveys would be administered to students without prior parental notification and consent, and mentorship activities would be limited to the MOU’s stated scope.
Why it matters: Matforce provides in‑school mentorship; the board sought and received assurances about parental consent for surveys and limits on mentorship scope before approving the MOU.
Key points from the meeting Dr. Dellinger asked for confirmation that "no surveys will be administered to students under this MOU without prior parental notification and consent." District staff confirmed the district’s existing policy on surveys would apply. Dellinger also requested that mentorship activities be limited to the services explicitly stated in the agenda item; staff agreed.
The board then voted to accept the MOU. Following the vote, Dr. Dellinger successfully moved to add a future agenda item asking for a presentation summarizing Matforce activities during the 2024–25 school year; the board scheduled that summary for a future meeting date to be set by the board president.
Outcome and follow up MOU approved (motion made by Dr. Dellinger; second by Mr. Sprague). Board asked staff to present a retrospective summary of Matforce activities in 2024–25 at a future meeting.