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MIDDLE SCHOOL MATTERS

Afterschool programs managed by Partners in Out-of-School Time

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Middle School Matters Request for Proposals 2009-2010

A new RFP is currently open through June 15 at 12pm for up to $170,000 to operate 2009-2010 Middle School Matters site.

Click here to access the RFP Microsoft Word Version.

Click here to access the RFP PDF Version.

Click here to access ATTACHMENT D.

Timeline and Application Process

1. Deadline – Proposals are due no later than 12:00 pm on June 15, 2009.

2. Grant Review & Selection Process – Middle School Matters Trustees determine the grant review and selection process. This process is governed by a strict conflict of interest policy. Notification of awards and site assignments will occur no later than June 30, 2009, with contract negotiations immediately following. Programs will begin by September 8, 2009.

3. Assistance with Application Form – For assistance in completing the application or to learn more about operating a Middle School Matters site, contact Kate Shem at 704-376-1845 x 804 or kshem@postcarolinas.org.

Middle School Matters (MSM) is a public/private partnership designed to ensure that Charlotte/Mecklenburg young people are successful in school and prepared for work and life in the 21^st Century.

What is the goal of MSM?

To become a sustainable network of excellent afterschool programs serving at least 100 students at each of the 34 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools middle schools.

How does MSM operate?

MSM provides middle school students with caring people, constructive places, and challenging possibilities for three hours after the school day ends. Each program is located in a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Middle School and operated by an experienced community-based youth development organization.

MSM operates at four sites for the 2008-2009 school year:

Albemarle Road, operated by Citizen Schools
Coulwood, operated by Athletes United for Youth
Quail Hollow, operated by the Boys & Girls Clubs
James Martin, operated by the YMCA

MSM provides young people with a chance to:

v Extend learning beyond the classroom

v Master new skills, and discover talents and interests

v Learn about new educational and career opportunities

v Build skills needed for the 21^st Century

v Meet adult mentors who help with homework and model life skills

v Become more deeply involved in the community

What is the best way for someone to help?

Make a 100% tax-deductible contribution to Middle School Matters and help secure a safe, constructive place where middle school students can spend their afterschool time.

Volunteer at a MSM site! Volunteers are needed to run special programming and lead students in engaging activities.

For more information, contact Kate Shem, Project Director, at 704.376.1845 x 804.