HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06042013 - C.106RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT the April 2013 update on the operations of the Employment and Human Services Department, Community
Services Bureau as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Department Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
BACKGROUND:
The Employment and Human Services Department submits a monthly report to the Contra Costa County Board of
Supervisors (BOS) to ensure ongoing communications and updates to the County Administrator and BOS regarding
any and all issues pertaining to the Head Start Program and Community Services Bureau.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Not applicable.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.
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: Elaine Burres,
313-1717
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.106
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:June 4, 2013
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Operations Update of the Employment and Human Services Department, Community Services Bureau
ATTACHMENTS
CSB April 2013 CAO
Report
CAO Report- Page 1
Camilla Rand, M.S.
Director
40 Douglas Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
Tel 925 313 1551
Fax 925 313 1772
www.cccounty.us/ehsd
To: David Twa, Contra Costa County Administrator
From: Kathy Gallagher, EHSD Director
Subject: Monthly Report
Date: May 16, 2013
I. Good News Update/Accomplishments:
• CSB sites centers celebrated the Week of the Young Child on April 14-
20th. The purpose of the Week of the Young Child is to focus public
attention on the needs of young children and their families and to
recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those
needs. This year’s theme was Early Years are Learning Years. Various
interesting activities were scheduled at the centers. Parent’s non-
instructional staff, senior managers, and public officials were invited to
join the children in their celebration. On April 16, the Board of
Supervisors proclaimed 2013 as the Year of the Young Child in
recognition of the Week of the Young Child.
• Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has completed
funds expenditures for Program Year 2012. Approximately 5,696
households were served including 3,076 in an emergency crisis with
this 15-month contract.
• A joint meeting of the Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council,
Economic Opportunity Council, and the Board of Supervisors was held
on April 19th. Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla presented information
and updates on Investing in Early Care and Education. Mr. James
Masters presented information on Shared Governance and
Community Action.
• The Economic Opportunity Council is scheduled to facilitate a Public
Hearing on May 15, 2013. The Public Hearing is an opportunity for the
public to provide comments, feedback and support and voice their
thoughts on the most pressing needs that face Contra Costa’s
disenfranchised communities. Community input gleaned from the
hearing will be included in CSB’s 2014-2015 Community Action Plan.
II. Status Updates:
a. Caseloads, workload (all programs)
• Head Start: 1797 children (100% enrolled)
• Early Head Start: 413 children (104% enrolled)
• Stage 2 (Alternative Payment Program): 469 children; 303 families
• CAPP (Alternative Payment Program): 119 children; 80 families
• LIHEAP: 785 clients served
• Weatherization: 27 dwellings weatherized
CAO Report- Page 2
Camilla Rand, M.S.
Director
40 Douglas Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
Tel 925 313 1551
Fax 925 313 1772
www.cccounty.us/ehsd
b. Staffing:
• CSB has developed a budget reduction plan in response to the impact
of re-competition and the 5.27% sequestration reduction on the Head
Start/Early Head Start programs.
c. Legal/lawsuits
• N/A
d. Union Issues
• CSB participated in two Skelly Hearings and one Step 3 Grievance with
Local 1; 2 moreSkelly Hearings have been scheduled for later in May.
• CSB held a series of Meet & Confers with Local 1 regarding changes in
work conditions and workforce reduction for selected emplolyees as a
result of re-competition and sequestration.
• CSB and Local 1 are scheduling joint meetings with staff impacted by
the reduction of services and funding.
• One Arbitration is in the process of being scheduled.
III. Hot Topics/Concerns/Issues:
• Designation Renewal System: Submitted plan for approximately 15%
reduction in funding to ACF; awaiting approval by ACF/Office of Head
Start, Policy Council and the Board of Supervisors.
• Sequestration of 5.27%: Effective July 1 through December 31;
submitted plan to ACF and awaiting approval.
IV. Emerging Issues/New Challenges:
• CSB’s focus during the next few months will be to implement a
seamless transition of families and staff impacted by reductions to
ensure that no eligible enrolled child goes without care and that staff
transitions related to re-assignments and reductions have minimal
impact on program services.
cc: Policy Council Chair
Family & Human Services Committee
Shirley Karrer, ACF