HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06242014 - C.37RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $10,000
from the Contra Costa County Keller Canyon Mitigation Trust Fund to purchase books for “Adventure Read”, a Bay
Point Library Community Read, for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
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 2014-15,
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 “Adventure Read,” will foster a
culture of readers and encourage early literacy.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the request is not approved, the Library will not purchase the proposed materials.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Children Ready for and Succeeding in School: “Adventure Read,” 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
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/24/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
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 24, 2014
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc:
C. 37
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Jessica Hudson, County Librarian
Date:June 24, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2014 Keller Canyon Mitigation Trust Fund Grant - Bay Point Library
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: (CONT'D)
early literacy and storytime tips, along with an invitation to attend library programs that promote reading. 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.