HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 11191991 - 1.7 (3) TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Anne Marie Gold, County Librarian
DATE: November 6, 1991
SUBJECT: MATCHING FUNDS FOR LITERACY PROGRAM FUNDING
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Contra Costa County Library to apply for and accept California State Library
funding for Project Second Chance in the amount of $20,913 for the period of December
15, 1991 through June 30, 1992 to:
1. Expand the services to adult learners in the areas of support groups, computer-
assisted learning, and by instructing tutors in alternative methods of teaching.
2. Attempt to inform and enlist aid of community in involving newly released inmates,
who have been tutored in jail, in tutoring and student support groups in their
destination community.
3. Improve the workflow of the Project Second Chance central office through
purchase of additional equipment and furniture.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No matching funds are required. The Library's contribution would include supervision and
assistance by Project Second Chance staff, training and support for volunteer tutors, and
financial accounting through the office of Library Administrative Officer. Duplicating is
also provided by the Library.
BACKGROUND:
Funds were made available to fifth year and beyond literacy programs during FY 1990-
1991 via a bill known as AB 3381 (Baker). The amount available is based upon funds
provided by the program's local library and government, and those raised by the program
through community support and/or grants. Project Second Chance's certified amount to
be matched at $1. for each $7.70 is $162,513.00. These funds must be used for
enhancement and extension of present services.
Continued on Attachment: SIGNATURE:
_RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
_RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON NOV 19 1991 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED_OTHER_
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND
UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND
AYES: NOES: ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON DATE SHOWN.
Attested NOV 19 1991
Orig. Div: Llbrarv- Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the
CC: Board of Supervisors and
my Administrator
By Deputy Clerk
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