HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09212010 - C.41RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant in
the amount of $3,845 from Dow Chemical Company’s Community Advisory Panel (CAP)
and Dow Pittsburg Operations to provide library programming at the Antioch Library for
teens and tweens for the period of November 1, 2010 through August 31, 2011.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No library fund match.
BACKGROUND:
The Dow Chemical Company’s Community Advisory Panel (CAP) in conjunction with
Dow Pittsburg Operations fund programs that focus on education, science, or the
environment and serve East Contra Costa Communities. The Antioch Library has not
received a grant from Dow in the past. With grant funds, the Antioch Library will offer a
series of seven hands-on science and math workshops for teens and tweens. These
workshops will stimulate participants’ interest in math and science, increase library program
attendance and thus raising awareness of library resources, form a foundation for lifelong
learning, and support school curriculum. There are several valuable science museums in the
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/21/2010 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
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Gail McPartland,
925-927-3204
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: September 21, 2010
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: KATHERINE SINCLAIR, Deputy
cc:
C.41
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anne Cain, Librarian
Date:September 21, 2010
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Approve and Authorize the Librarian, or Designee, to apply for and accept a grant of $3,845 from Dow
Chemical Company
area, but they are not always easily accessible to members of the Antioch community. These
programs will bring part of museums’ resources (such as the Chabot Space and Science
Center) to Antioch.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The proposed programs provide a chance for teens and tweens to participate in hands-on
science and math activities and build their excitement for and increase interest in the subject
areas. When engaged, children perform better in school. This series of workshops support
the community outcome of “children ready for and succeeding in school.”