HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12042012 - C.67RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human Services Department Interim Director,or designee, to
apply for and accept funding from First 5 Contra Costa in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for Quality Rating and
Improvement System stipends during the term December 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% grant funding
First 5 Contra Costa
No County match
BACKGROUND:
The Department is applying for funding to implement a Quality Rating System through stipends for the Ambrose,
Brookside, George Miller and George Miller III childcare centers. The stipends will range from $500 to $1,500
based upon the size of the center. Stipends will be used to fund professional growth training for staff to implement
the Quality Rating and Improvement System program.
The stipends are awarded to Child care centers to improve the quality services through enhanced professional
development for staff and updated, improved site materials. The stipends
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 12/04/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
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: December 4, 2012
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Carrie Del Bonta, Deputy
cc:
C. 67
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Theresa Speiker, Employment & Human Services
Date:December 4, 2012
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:First Five Contra Costa Quality Rating and Improvement System
grant
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
will be given out on a per classroom basis. The site supervisors, under the direction of Community Services Bureau
Assistant Directors, will determine what specific site materials, such as play equipment or educational toys, will be
purchased.
Professional development stipends will be distributed to selected classrooms, not to individuals, to fund site-based
training for classroom staff.
Selection of site award is determined by which sites have NAEYC (National Association of Education of Young
Children) and/or PMD (Preschool Makes a Difference) designations. The CSB Director will make final decisions
regarding stipend allocations. Allocation will be based on site designation, size of center population, and professional
learning needs as determined through assessment.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, the department will not receive funding to implement Quality Rating System components.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Community Services Bureau of the Employment & Human Services Department’s Early Head Start program
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.