HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06042013 - C.51RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of
$10,000 from Contra Costa County Keller Canyon Mitigation Trust Fund to purchase books for “Every Child One
Book” Bay Point community children’s read, for the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No library fund match.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County Keller Canyon Mitigation Trust Funds have been granted in prior years, and have positively
impacted the community with library programs and materials that support reading and lifelong learning. In 2013-14
Keller Canyon Mitigation Trust Funds will be used to purchase multiple copies of a popular children’s book for
distribution in the Bay Point community. The Bay Point Community Read, entitled, “Every Child One Book,” will
foster a culture of readers and encourage early literacy.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Library will not purchase the proposed materials.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/04/2013 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: Kathy Middleton,
925-927-3290
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 4, 2013
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 51
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Barbara Flynn, County Librarian
Date:June 4, 2013
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $10,000 from Contra Costa County Keller Cnyn. Mitigation Trust Fund
to purchase books for community read
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Children Ready for and Succeeding in School: “One Child One Book,” a Bay Point Community Read, will make
possible the distribution of one title to children and families living in Bay Point. The book will be accompanied with
early literacy and storytime tips, along with an invitation to attend library programs that promote reading. Anticipated
outcomes include: 1) 40% of children will associate the library with reading and an after-school community space; 2)
75% of parents who attend library storytime will learn tips that encourage their children to read. 3) 75% of parents at
storytime will learn the value of reading to, and encouraging their children to read; 4) 75% of book distribution
partners will report a greater sense of civic engagement; 5) 40% of children will participate in their first ever
community read.