26-45-SPS Operation of After School Programs

The City of Salem is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to operate high-quality after school programming for Salem Public Schools students. The programs will align with the Salem Public Schools Strategic Plan to ensure equity and access for all Salem youth to quality resources and programming that meet complex student needs. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing after school programs at five school sites, with a minimum of 39 seats per site. The vendor will be required to provide a program description, daily schedule, descriptions of student programming, learning outcomes, and internal evaluation strategy. The vendor will also be required to demonstrate compliance with Massachusetts EEC regulations, provide a sliding scale fee structure, and offer transportation support for students. * Key requirements include: * Proven track record of developing and executing after school programming at multiple sites * Compliance with Massachusetts EEC regulations * Safety procedures, including adult check-in and check-out procedures * Sliding scale fee structure for low-income students * Capacity to recruit, hire, and train staff to meet after school needs * Alignment with Salem Public Schools' vision, mission, and core values * Experience serving students with disabilities, multilingual learners, and students experiencing homelessness