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development, implementation, and sustainability of the purpose of this Agreement. D) To identify which resources will be provided by each Party to support and further the purpose of ACSD. 2) PROJECT PURPOSE AND VISION A) The ACSD will engage two Bay Area communities in San Mateo Coun:y, Redwood City and the mid-coast community of San Mateo County, in a three- year process of supporting effective and sustainable community schools. For purposes of this Agreement, "Community Schools" are defined as "Educational institutions that combine the rigorous academics of a quality school with a wide range of vital in-house services, supports, and opportunities for the purpose of promoting children's learning and development. The Community School unites the most important influences in children's lives - school, families, and communities - to create a web of support that nurtures their development toward productive adulthood." B) The ACSD will support the Schools in developing and implementing a strategic action plan that will support the community in transforming the schools into Community Schools. These schools will incorporate several design features shared by successful Community Schools including: shared leadership, comprehensive family and youth resources, academic supports, and youth engagement. C) The ACSD will bring together a leadership team from the community for quarterly academy sessions geared toward planning, implementation, and sharing lessons between Redwood City and the mid-coast community of San Mateo County. Throughout the process and between sessions, the participating communities will be supported by a team of Gardner Center staff members, affiliated faculty, and graduate students with expertise in community youth development research, practice and policy. Stakeholders of Community Schools experienced in implementing this approach will also be invited to share lessons, pose questions, and provide resources and tools to the participating communities. 3) ORGANIZATIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following roles and responsibilities will be carried out through a mutually agreed upon timeline. A) Obliqations Of The Gardner Center i) Develop a framework for Community Schools. ii) Convene academy sessions and facilitate cross-community activities and events. Provide tools, information and resources for the oversight of implementation, evaluation, and promotion of local and cross-site project activities to promote the Community School design features - shared leadership, comprehensive family and youth resources, academic supports and youth engagement. iii) Atty/Agr/Agr.178 042104 2