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C.107

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	December 6, 2016

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Acknowledgement of Emergency Closures of Childcare Sites during 2016-17 fiscal year

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 12/06/2016

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:	CSB (925) 681-6381
cc:	Nelly Escobar Sung Kim 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: December 6, 2016
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human Services Director, or designee, to seek reimbursement from California Department of Education in an amount not to exceed $3,352, to maintain Child Days of Enrollment during emergency closures at Richmond College Prep Preschool, Las Deltas Children's Center, and Contra Costa College Children's Center during the 2016-17 fiscal year.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Approval of this board order will allow the County to maintain Child Days of Enrollment for the 2016-17 fiscal year.

This will preserve revenue of $3,352 for fiscal year 2016-17 from California Department of Education.

BACKGROUND:

During fiscal year 2016-17, the County childcare centers, Contra Costa College Children's Center and Las Deltas, experienced a single day of emergency closure due to circumstances beyond their control. On October 14, 2016, an early morning power outage occurred that was not immediately resolved, causing the closure of Contra Costa College Center and Las Deltas Center. Both centers were without power for the day for health and safety reasons. The closure affected 21 children at Contra Costa College and 30 children at Las Deltas.

Also during this fiscal year, one of the department childcare partners, Richmond College Prep Preschool, also experienced a single day of emergency closure. On August 17, 2016, an underground water pipe that runs along the side of the building was found leaking fast running water, a water shut off was required to complete repairs.

In order to prevent a loss of funds during this period, the County has the option to submit a Board Order to the State in order to maintain childcare fund reimbursement for the impacted days of closure. This is allowable as per California Department of Education, Child Development Management Bulletin 10-09 "Reduced Days of Operation or Attendance Due to Emergency Conditions."

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If not approved, the County will lose $3,352 in potential revenue.

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.