HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08122014 - C.23RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21483 to add one (1) part-time 20/40 Library Literacy Assistant
(3KVC) (represented) position at salary plan and grade QXX-1030 ($2,988 -$3,816) in the Library Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval, this will result in an annual cost of $39,924 in 2014/15 and no more than $45,000 in the subsequent
two (2) years, 100% funded by Project Second Chance (PSC). No fiscal impact to the County General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
On June 2, 2014, the Project Second Chance (PSC), Inc., Board of Directors approved $45,000 per year for no longer
than three (3) years to cover salary, benefits and travel expenses for a 20/40 Library Literacy Assistant Project
position in West Contra Costa County (defined as San Pablo, El Sobrante, Pinole, Rodeo, Crockett, Hercules,
Kensington, El Cerrito and North Richmond). The cost of the position will be billed by the County and paid by PSC,
Inc., at the end of each fiscal year.
As there are no viable options in West County for the type of basic literacy instruction provided through the Adult
Literacy Program of Project Second Chance, the new Library Literacy Assistant position will provide consistent,
professional literary support among the communities. The individual who is recruited to fill this position will work
two (2) days a week in West County and one (1) day a week in Central County. Hours will include one (1)
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 08/12/2014 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: Michelle McCauley,
(925) 927-3202
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: August 12, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc: Eva Barrios, Michelle McCauley, Roxana Mendoza
C. 23
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Jessica Hudson, County Librarian
Date:August 12, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Add one (1) part-time 20/40 Library Literacy Assistant (3KVC) (represented) in the Library Department.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
evening per week and approximately thirteen (13) Saturdays per year for tutor outreach, training and outreach
functions. The Hercules Library is the current location for West County PSC activities. Longer term plans include
relocating PSC activities to the new San Pablo Library, which will have dedicated space for the project.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this position is not added, the communities of West Contra Costa County will not receive consistent basic
literacy instruction as provided by the Adult Literacy Program of Project Second Chance.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The adult literacy program supports the following Children's Report Card outcome: Families that are
Economically Self Sufficient.
ATTACHMENTS
P300 21483 Library Literacy Asst 20/40