HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10152013 - C.58RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT the August 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:
No fiscal impact.
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: 10/15/2013 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: October 15, 2013
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stephanie L. Mello, Deputy
cc:
C. 58
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:October 15, 2013
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Operations Update of the Employment and Human Services Department, Community Services Bureau
ATTACHMENTS
CSB Aug 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:Community Services Bureau Monthly Report
Date:September 17, 2013
I. Good News Update/Accomplishments:
A successful independent audit was completed with the State-funded Child
Care and Stage 2-CAPP Programs with no questions or concerns.
Education managers conducted the annual refresher training for CSB teachers
on the Ready to Learn Curriculum. The training focused on assisting teachers
to build a strong foundation for learning in their classrooms as they develop
relationships with the newly enrolled children and their families.
An annual parent training on traffic and pedestrian safety was conducted.
Training reinforces what children are learning in the classroom, such as traffic
light rules, pedestrian crossing, car seat and seat belt laws, and how to safely
take public transportation.
Comprehensive Services Managers are planning for three days of pre-service
training for the return of part-day/part-year teachers and home-based
educators on September 16. In-service topics will include best practices in the
classrooms around health, serving children with disabilities, mental health,
nutrition, parent, family, and community engagement.
II. Status Updates:
a. Caseloads, workload (all programs)
Head Start: 71% enrolled due to part-day programs being closed until
October 1st.
Early Head Start: 104%
Stage 2: 342 families/536 children
CAPP: 108 families/167 children
LIHEAP: 475 clients served
Weatherization: 37 units weatherized
b. Staffing
CSB has two vacancies for Infant Toddler Associate Teachers. The bureau will
schedule interviews within the next 2 weeks. Currently there is appropriate
coverage provided by fully qualified temporary employees.
CSB has several employees off work on FMLA/LOA and their positions are
covered by temporarily upgraded (TU) employees. This provides promotional
opportunity for employees and allows them to build new skills.
c. Legal/lawsuits
None at this time
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
d. Union Issues
None at this time
III.Hot Topics/Concerns/Issues:
Health Care Reform continues to be a topic of importance to our staff and
clients. Staff enjoyed the presentations by EHSD and found them very helpful.
Funding the cost of living increase is of concern. CSB projects that the 2%
salary adjustment approved by the Board in August and the impending
increase resulting from labor negotiations will result in a $1.2 million shortfall
for the Bureau (please see attached letter for further details).
Community Service staff and parents were the focus of a local news story
highlighting the impacts of the 5.27% sequester on Head Start and its clients.
The story was filmed at our George Miller Head Start center in Concord
(link:http://shar.es/zM4l0).
CSB has developed a one-page handout outlining the impacts of the
Sequester on Contra Costa County to be sent to several local legislators
(please see attached).
IV.a)Emerging Issues/New Challenges:
A new requirement of the Head Start 5-year grant beginning July 1, 2013 is to
complete a Governance, Leadership, and Oversight Capacity Screener by
September 30, 2013. This was completed by CSB, as the Head Start Grantee,
and its Delegate agency, in partnership with Policy Council members and
Board representatives from each agency. Results indicate that Grantee is in
compliance with all required practices and Delegate is in compliance with all,
with the exception of having a licensed attorney to serve on their Board. They
are currently in the process of recruiting and appointing a licensed attorney to
their Board and anticipate this will be in compliance no later than
September 30, 2013.
cc:Policy Council Chair
Family & Human Services Committee
Shirley Karrer, ACF