HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06222010 - C.37RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPOINT Alicia Coleman-Clark to At-Large Seat 2 for a term expiring September 30,
2010, and Marianne Gagen, Mary Calvo, and Kamilah Bell to At-Large Seats 3, 4 and 5
respectively, with terms expiring on September 30, 20100 on the Family and Children's
Trust Committee as recommended by the Family and Human Services Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Over the course of the last six months, the FACT (Family and Children's Trust) Committee
has made every effort to fill its vacant seats, including its at-large member’s seats. The
efforts include contacting each district Supervisor’s office and releasing a public notice in
February 2010, inviting interested parties to consider membership and soliciting the support
of current members to outreach to potential candidates for consideration for membership.
The FACT committee currently has four (4) candidates for appointment to at-large seats. All
candidates have expressed a sincere interest in serving on the Committee and are dedicated
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/22/2010 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
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:Susan A. Bonilla, District IV
Supervisor
Contact: Dorothy Sansoe,
925-335-1009
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 22, 2010
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: KATHERINE SINCLAIR, Deputy
cc:
C. 37
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Family and Human Services Committee
Date:June 22, 2010
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Appointments to At Large Seats on the Family and Children's Trust Committee
to fulfilling the mission and goals as outlined in the Committees’ policies and procedures.
The following members are requesting membership:
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Alicia Coleman-Clark: Ms. Coleman-Clark has a professional background in Project and
Business Management, Ms Coleman-Clark has dedicated her time to advocacy for children
with special needs. To that extent, she brings to the committee a wealth of knowledge in
helping families navigate multiple systems and access vital resources necessary for family
stability and child well-being. As a parent consumer of many special needs services, Ms.
Clark-Coleman provides an insight into the barriers in accessing and the gaps of services for
children with special needs and their families.
Marianne Gagen: Ms. Gagen is a retired K-12 educator and continues to be involved with
Education Foundations and Advisory Boards including the Corporate Advisory Committee,
School of Education, St. Mary’s College. Ms. Gagen has spent considerable time and
energy to the development of programs that support the education of children and youth.
Mary Calvo: Ms. Calvo is a Parent Project Facilitator working with migrant families and
at-risk students and their families. A current educator for students in alternative learning
communities grades sixth through eight, Ms. Calvo has first hand knowledge of the issues
surround the youth of our county and the impact of failing to address those issues.
Kamilah Bell: Ms. Bell has worked in the mental health field for over eight years serving
both individuals and families. Ms. Bell is interested in community building and empowering
families to become involved in leading healthier lifestyles. She believes that her
membership on the FACT Committee will allow her the opportunity to ensure that quality
programs are offered to inner city communities and for the underserved populations.