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C. 40

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Date:	May 10, 2022

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

2021-22 Richmond Elementary School, Inc. State Preschool Childcare Services Contract Amendment

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 05/10/2022

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:	C. Youngblood (925) 608-4964
cc:	Theo Trinh Nancy Sparks

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 10, 2022
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Richmond Elementary School, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $112,647 to a new payment limit of $385,287, to increase the Child Day of Enrollment rate as required by the California Department of Education, with no change to term July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The contract is entirely funded by State funds, from the California Department of Education.

BACKGROUND:

Contra Costa County receives funds from the California Department of Education (CDE) to provide State Preschool services to program eligible County residents. In order to provide a wider distribution of services to County residents, the Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) contracts with a number of community-based organizations. The State requires an indemnification clause with County subcontractors wherein the subcontractor holds harmless the State and its officers for any losses.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

On July 13, 2021 (C.53), the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Richmond Elementary School, Inc. for the provision of childcare services for forty-eight (48) children enrolled in the contractor’s Richmond College Prep preschool programs.

EHSD received notification from CDE about increases to the Child Day of Enrollment rates for this program year. The notifications were received on October 5, 2021 and January 12, 2022, and the Board approved the revenue amendment from CDE on February 1, 2022 (C.43).

This Board Order is to approve an amendment to the contract with Richmond Elementary School, Inc. in order to update and pass-through the current increased daily reimbursement rate established by the California Department of Education for providing State Preschool services. The amendment will increase the daily rate from $28.40 to $32.63 for the period July 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and then a second increase to $46.03 for the period January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If not approved, County will not be able to pass through the change of reimbursement rate to the Contractor.

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.