HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 11102009 - C.68RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human Services Director, or designee, to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with California State University, Sacramento, to
provide course instruction within the Bachelor of Arts degree requirements in Child
Development: Early Development, Care and Education to Department staff at Department
sites, for the period September 22, 2009 through June 30, 2012. (No County match)
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this agreement is to provide Department staff the opportunity to meet Head
Start regulation requirements about Bachelor of Arts degree attainment within the specified
time frame. By providing Bachelor of Arts degree level courses at or near staff work sites,
the staff and Department will better meet this requirement.
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding #MA090126 will allow staff to attend classes
offered by California State University, Sacramento, at specified Department locations.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/10/2009 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: C. Youngblood
313-1712
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: November 10, 2009
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Katherine Sinclair, Deputy
cc:
C.68
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Joe Valentine, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:November 10, 2009
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Memorandum of Understanding with California State University, Sacramento
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
The County will provide training space and a cohort of students while the University will
provide on-site instructors and links to campus resources such as student services counselors
and academic advisers.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
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.