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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Anne Marie Gold, County Librarian
DATE: September 12, 1995
SUBJECT: MATCHING FUNDS FOR LITERACY PROGRAM FUNDING
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Contra Costa County Library to apply for and accept California State Library funding for
Project Second Chance in the amount of$26,094 for the period of July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996
to:
Fund two part-time Library Literacy Specialist (tutor/learner coordinator) positions to provide
needed support for tutors and learners in the Adult Literacy Program, to support on-line literacy
services through OTAN (Outreach and Technical Assistance Network) and to purchase adult
basic education materials and computers for adult learners served by the library literacy
program.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funds committed to Project Second Chance by the County Library, Federal grants and private
donations are matched by the California State Library. The ratio of State to local funds should be a
minimum of $1 of State funds to $5.32 local funds. The total amount being certified is $138,818.
$87,540 is from County Library Funds, ' $26,741 from Federal LSCA grants and Reading is
Fundamental grant funds and $24,537 in private funds including donations from Project Second
Chance, Inc., Southland Corporation, and employee donations through United Way.
BACKGROUND:
Funds were made available to fifth year and beyond library literacy programs during FY 1990-1991
via a bill known as AB 3381 (Baker). The amount available is based upon funds provided by the
library's local funds and those raised by the library through community support and/or grants. Each
year's request is based on a minimum match estimated by the State Library. County funding is
available for two Project Second Chance positions, Library Literacy Director and Intermediate Typist
Clerk. Additional funding is sought through State matching funds to hire two part-time Library Literacy
Specialists to recruit learners, recruit and train volunteer tutors and maintain tutor/learner relationships;
purchase adult basic education materials including computers; and funding for on-line literacy services
through OTAN.
Continued on Attachment: SIGNATURE:
_RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
_RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON JIIZ mbw,%, /995 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED_ OTHER_
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND
UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND
AYES: NOES: ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON DATE SHOWN.
Attested /2R-5-
Contact: Rosemarie Roen, 646-6429 Phil Batchelo , Clerk of the
Board f Supervisors and County Administrator
CC: County Library
County Auditor By Deputy Clerk
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