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Community Schools and Student Services Department
Ratification by the Board of Education of a Services Agreement
2025-2026 by and between the District and EliteGamingLIVE, Inc,
Columbia, MD, for the latter to “provide: unlimited access to the Elite
Gaming Live (EGL) Academy, an online learning platform where students
can develop gaming skills, explore esports-related career pathways, and
access year-round educational resources; Vendor will also offer unlimited
weekly practice days, unlimited weekly EGL Game Day events with
live-streamed professional commentary, and participation for up to 50
students per team at 18 school sites, across three seasons each academic
year, serving up to 1,080 students per season. Each Game Day will
feature an EGL broadcaster live-streamed into every event, providing
professional commentary, enhancing the competitive atmosphere, and
creating an engaging spectator experience for students and families.
Participation will accommodate 18 total school sites, up to 50 students per
team per season, with 3 seasons being offered throughout the course of
the academic year. In all 1080 students will be served per season, equaling
ensuring broad access and the ability to engage a diverse group of
students, from casual gamers to highly competitive players. This includes
unlimited access to the EGL Academy, an online learning hub where
students can develop gaming skills, explore esports-related career
pathways, and access educational resources year-round. Students will also
have unlimited practice days, allowing them to train, refine strategies, and
collaborate with teammates at their own pace. The program offers
unlimited EGL Game Day events, where students can compete in
structured matches that build teamwork, communication, and
sportsmanship”, via Community Schools and Student Services
Department, for the period of October 2, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in
an amount not to exceed $108,000.00.
Vendor No.: 009664
Requisition No.: VR26-03404
Resource Code-Site No.: 2600-922
Funding Source: Expanded Learning Opportunities Programs
Attachments:
A motion was made by Director Thompson, seconded by Director
Latta, to Approve the General Consent Report. The motion carried by
the following vote
Ayes:
6 - Rachel Latta
VanCedric Williams
Patrice Berry
Clifford Thompson
Valarie Bachelor
Jennifer Brouhard