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C. 16

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Melinda Cervantes, County Librarian
Date:	May 2, 2017

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Subject:

NASA@My Library grant

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 05/02/2017

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Walter Beveridge 925-608-7730

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: May 2, 2017
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $1,300 from NASA@ My Library to provide programs, training and materials at the Pittsburg and Bay Point Libraries, for the period May 1, 2017 through October 31, 2018.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No Library Fund match.

BACKGROUND:

The NASA@ My Library grant is a joint effort through the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office and the NASA STEM (National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Activation program. Receipt of the NASA@ My Library grant will provide hands-on STEM programs to underserved and low-income Hispanic communities in Pittsburg and Bay Point. The funds and resources from this grant will be used to create high profile STEM events at the Pittsburg and Bay Point libraries, encouraging young patrons to discover and explore STEM as well as increase awareness of library resources.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

NASA@ My Library programs will not be implemented.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

By collaborating with NASA, the Pittsburg and Bay Point Libraries will support nationwide efforts to increase children’s exposure to the STEM subjects, ultimately increasing their participation in STEM careers, which will help youth prepare for a productive adulthood and increase their quality of life.