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C.112

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	June 18, 2019

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Acknowledgement of Emergency Closure of Childcare Sites During Fiscal Year 2018-19

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 06/18/2019

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:	CSB (925) 681-6334
cc:	Nelly Ige

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: June 18, 2019
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to seek reimbursement from the California Department of Education in an amount not to exceed $8,269.13 to maintain Child Days of Enrollment during emergency closures at two childcare centers during Fiscal Year 2018-19.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Approval of this action will allow the County to maintain Child Days of Enrollment for FY 2018-19, preserving revenue of $8,269.13 from the California Department of Education. No County match is required.

BACKGROUND:

During FY 2018-19, emergency closures occurred at two (2) county-operated childcare sites as noted below. The closures affected 94 children.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

April 1, 2019, County operated site, Las Deltas Children's Center could not open for operations due to a water main break.

May 2, 2019 through May 3, 2019, County operated site, Balboa Children's Center could not open for operations for three of its classrooms due to environmental concerns. Roof repair work was being conducted during these days and it was determined best to have the classrooms unoccupied while the work was taking place.

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 option is allowable per California Department of Education, Child Development Management Bulletin 10-09 "Reduce Days of Operation or Attendance Due to Emergency Conditions."

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If not approved, the County will forego $8,269.13 in potential revenue.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

The Employment and 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.