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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05212013 - C.57RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with the Contra Costa County Office of Education in an amount not to exceed $539,343 to continue providing educational services to inmates for the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. FISCAL IMPACT: $539,343.00, 100% Inmate Welfare Fund; Budgeted. No net County cost. BACKGROUND: The County has contracted with the Contra Costa County Office of Education since 1985 to provide educational services at the adult detention facilities. These services provide inmates with educational and vocational training including: basic literacy, GED (General Education) preparation, substance abuse prevention, computer skills, flood control, landscaping, and woodworking. By providing these services, inmates are provided with the opportunity to gain education and skills to prepare for re-entry into the community. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Educational services for inmates within the County's three detention facilities will discontinue. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 05/21/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Mary Jane Robb, 335-1557 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: May 21, 2013 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy cc: C. 57 To:Board of Supervisors From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner Date:May 21, 2013 Contra Costa County Subject:Interagency Agreement with the CCC Office of Education for Inmate Education Services CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: No impact.