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C. 81

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Joe Valentine, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	January 12, 2010

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

2009-10 CDE State Preschool Program, Amend 2

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 01/12/2010

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:	C. Youngblood, 313-1712
cc:	Cassandra Youngblood Ressie Dayco

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: January 12, 2010
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human Services Department Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with California Department of Education to update Funding Terms and Conditions to include new program eligibility requirements, admissions policies and fee schedule with no change to the payment limit of $9,544,129 or term July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No County match / 100% State funding

BACKGROUND:

On July 7, 2009 the Board approved receipt of funds from California Department of Education for state preschool program services to be provided by the Employment & Human Services Department, Community Services Bureau.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

The first contract amendment was approved by the Board on October 20, 2009 to reduce the minimum days of operation by six days. This amendment is to update the Funding Terms and Conditions with new information from the State regarding program eligibility requirements, admissions policies and fee schedule.

Approval of the board order will allow the continued provision of full-day preschool services to program eligible families in Contra Costa County.

CCC: 39-908-2 / CSPP 9050, Amend 2

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

The Employment & Human Services Department Community Services Bureau supports three of Contra Costa County’s community outcomes - Outcome 1: “Children Ready for and Succeeding in School,” Outcome 3: “Families that are Economically Self-sufficient,” and, Outcome 4: “Families that are Safe, Stable, and Nurturing.” These outcomes are achieved by offering comprehensive services, including high quality early childhood education, nutrition, and health services to low-income children throughout Contra Costa County.