During this 2021-22 Fiscal Year, Desert Sands USD (DSUSD) continues to partner with and contract Coachella Valley Adult School (CVAS) to offer courses in the areas of Adult High School Diploma, English as a Second Language (ESL), High School Equivalency Preparation, and Citizenship Preparation. To support the program and student needs, DSUSD employs a Program Coordinator at 16.15% of 1 FTE, a Career Guidance Specialist @ 100% od 1 FTE, and 90% of a 0.75 FTE Office Specialist/Bilingual. The services provided include but are not limited to providing information to the public, staff, and students, assisting students with enrollments, career guidance, discussing transitions, and counseling. Additional services available to students include tutoring and testing services.
Third Quarter expenditures included Salaries and Benefits for one Program Coordinator, one Career Guidance Specialist, and one Office Specialist Bilingual position. Equipment consisting of two (2) Portable 2-way Radios to provide a safety & security resource at CAEP class locations. Operating Expenses & Services consist of reprographic and communication costs, QTR 2 CVAS Contractual Services, and Indirect Costs.