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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Anne Marie Gold, County Librarian
DATE: December 17, 1992
SUBJECT: FEDERAL LIBRARY SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ACT FUNDS
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Contra Costa County Library to apply for and accept U.S. Department of Education, Title
VI funding in the amount of $35,000 for the period from October 1 , 1993 through September 30, 1994
to develop job readiness and opportunities for Project Second Chance adult learners throughout the
county.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No matching funds are required. The Library will provide staff time for training and supporting
volunteer tutors and their adult learners; provide space and desk top supplies for two offices; and
financial accounting by Administrative support staff.
BACKGROUND:
Funds have been made available through the Federal Library Services and Construction Act to
enhance and expand the adult literacy program. This project will provide instruction and support for
adult learners who are seeking to obtain or improve their employment. Through staff counseling, one-
on-one tutoring by volunteer tutors, computer-assisted instruction, and cooperating with government
and private businesses, PSC seeks to improve the employability of at least 100 adult learners. This
will be accomplished through:
*one-on-one and small group learner instruction
-developing job opportunities
-beginning a Job Mentor program using specially trained PSC tutors
•using.job specific materials for instruction
Continued on Attachment: SIGNATURE:_66 .
_RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
_RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON January 12, 1993 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED x OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND
x 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 January 12, 1993
Contact: Rosemarie Roen - 646-6429 Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the
Board o e sors and County Administrator
CC: County Library
County Auditor By Deputy Clerk
CAO
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