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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 01152002 - C.48 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA FROM: Jahn Sweeten, County Administrator COUNTY DATE: January 15, 2002 ' V? SUBJECT: State Afterschool Learning and Safe Neighborhoods Partnership Grant Funds SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair of the Board to sign a letter to the Governor and Legislators urging the distribution of the $29.7 million in new funding for state Afterschool Learning and Safe Neighborhoods Partnerships grants. BACKGROUND: $29.7 million in new funds for California's After School Learning and Safe Neighborhoods Program (ASLSNPP) were authorized in the State Fiscal Year 2000-01 budget. On October 16, 2041, the Board approved and authorized the Employment and Human Services Director/designee to submit an application to the California Department of Education (CDE), Afterschool Learning and Safe Neighborhoods Partnership (ALSNP) Program, for an amount not to exceed $2,400,000 for calendar year 2002. A joint application among the County and the Mt. Diablo, West Contra Costa, Pittsburg and Antioch School Districts for approximately $1,600,000 was submitted to the California Department of Education on October 22, 2001. On November 16, 2001 the CDE notified applicants that, due to the serious difficulties with the economy, allocation of State Fiscal Year 2004-01 expenditures for several programs (including the $29.7 million for ALSNP) had been suspended by the Governor, pending an Extraordinary Session of the Legislature to consider and act on this and other proposed current year budget reductions. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: _X_YES SIGNATURE: l RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR—RECOMM TION OF BOARD COMMITT APPROVE —OTHER � SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON_ . January 15. M02 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED XXOTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A X UNANIMOUS{ABSENT None ) TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ABSENT: _ ABSTAIN: ON MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. Contact: ATTESTED = January 15 2QQ2 JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS cc: CAO AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ,DEPUTY �+ Board Contra John Sweeten The Brd of Supervisors I t.! a Clerk of the Board Cosh and County Administration Building County Administrator 651 Pine Sheet,Room 10f> {/''`!.(�{ � (825)335-18flfl Martinez, California 94553-1293 �,.,Jl.lun John Glola, 1 st District Gayle S.Ullkema,2nd District Donna Gerber,3rd District Mark DeSaulnler,4th District Federal D.Glover,5th District January 15, 20102 The Honorable gray Davis Mate Capital Sacramento, CA 95814 Reux� lort for Retaining $29 ? Million Increase in 2001-02 BeforeJAfter School Fundinl� Dear governor Davis: On behalf of the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, I am writing to urge you to retain current funding of the Before and After School Learning and Safe Neighborhoods Partnerships Program ($117.5 million), including the $29.7 million increase enacted this year. Distribution of the new$29.7 million was suspended in early November. As the legislature prepares for a special session to review the 2001-2€102 budget, we urge you to support the release of this much needed before and after-school funding so that new programs can immediately begin to serve more than 30,000 students. Less than 10%of Bay Area children are being served by state-funded afterschool programs--far below the level that is needed to ensure that every child who needs a safe and enriching place to be afterschool has access to one. California must support families by ensuring that children have a safe, adult-supervised setting to go to while their parents are earning a living. In Contra Costa County, there is a major effort underway to support the expansion of the County's afterschool system to increase opportunities for children and youth, particularly those in low-income families, to access quality, comprehensive afterschool programs and services. In 2000, the Children and Families Policy Forum chose "Afterschool" as their focus area, in large part because it was determined that improvements in the afterschool system would have a positive impact on many of the Contra Costa Children's Report Card indicators of child- and community-well-being, ranging from substance abuse, teen violence and injuries to preparation for college and improved nutrition. Moreover, parents whose children are in safe, structured, quality afterschool programs are more likely to be able to secure and retain employment. The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors has allocated $590,000 over two years to demonstrate its commitment to improved and expanded afterschool services. In addition, the County has partnered with four school districts(West Contra Costa, Mt. Diablo, Pittsburg and. Antioch) in its application for $1.6 million in state Afterschool Learning and Safe Neighborhoods Partnership grant funds. These initiatives will male it possible for hundreds of children and youth to access basic academic support and enrichment, sports and recreation, cultural enrichment, health and nutrition services and education, youth leadership and development activities as well as adult support and mentoring. Without the full state funding of the $29.7 million in increases for these programs, the County program and funding cannot be fully and most effectively implemented and leveraged. The University of California Irvine and the California Department of Education recently reported that new evidence shows that the Before and After School Learning and Safe Neighborhoods Partnerships Program now serving about 100,000 young people is a success at increasing academic achievement and reducing truancy and suspensions. Research also shows that afterschool programs reduce crime by giving bids constructive alternatives during the after-school hours when violent juvenile crime peaks. Especially during this economic downswing, funding for afterschool programs is critical. First, struggling parents will have an easier time funding and keeping work if they know their children have a place to go while they are at work. Second, new programs lining up to get started--demand from new grant applicants far exceeded the $29.7 million in added funding---will quickly result in the creation of new jobs. And third, these investments result in savings from reduced crime and less need for remedial education. We urge you to support this modest investment to help California's working families. Sincerely, 8: John Gioia, Chair Board of Supervisors CC: Lynn Schenk,Chief of Staff Kerry Mazzoni, Secretary of Education The Board of Supervisors ��}�1�C John we ten �..+'W' t and County Administration Building County Administrator 651 Pine Street, Room#t76 �r'� #�'`� (925;ass-t9oo Martinez,California 94553-1293 V�1 ! lY John Gioia, #st District Gayle S.ililkerna,2nd District ° Donna Gertner,3rd District Mark DeSaulnler,4th District Federal D.Glover,5th District January 15, 2002 Assembly r-- Assembly Person Lynne C. Leach State Capitol, #3132 Sacramento, CA 95814 Re. Su ort for Retaining 29.7 Million Increase in 2001-02 Before/After School Fundin Dear Assembly Perso each: On behalf of the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, I am writing to urge you to retain current funding of the Before and After School Learning and Safe Neighborhoods Partnerships Program ($117.5 million), including the $29.7 million increase enacted this year. Distribution of the new $29.7 million was suspended in early November. As the legislature prepares for a special session to review the 2001-2002 budget, we urge you to support the release of this much needed before and after-school funding so that new programs can immediately begin to serve more than 30,000 students. Less than 10%of Bay Area children are being served by state-funded afterschool programs--far below the level that is needed to ensure that every child who needs a safe and enriching place to be afterschool has access to one. California must support families by ensuring that children have a safe, adult-supervised setting to go to while their parents are earning a living. In Contra Costa County, there is a major effort underway to support the expansion of the County's afterschool system to increase opportunities for children and youth, particularly those in low-income families, to access quality, comprehensive afterschool programs and services. In 2000, the Children and Families Policy Forum chose "Afterschool" as their focus area, in large part because it was determined that improvements in the afterschool system would have a positive impact on many of the Contra Costa Children's Report Card indicators of child- and community-well-being, ranging from substance abuse, teen violence and injuries to preparation for college and improved nutrition. Moreover, parents whose children are in safe, structured, quality afterschool programs are more likely to be aide to secure and retain employment. The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors has allocated $590,000 over two years to demonstrate its commitment to improved and expanded afterschool services. In addition, the County has partnered with four school districts (West Contra Costa, Mt. Diablo, Pittsburg and Antioch) in its application for $1.6 million in state Afterschool Learning and Safe Neighborhoods Partnership grant fiends. These initiatives will make it possible for hundreds of children and youth to access basic academic support and enrichment, sports and recreation, cultural enrichment,health and nutrition services and education, youth leadership and development activities as well as adult support and. mentoring. Without the full state funding of the $29.7 million in increases for these programs, the County program and funding cannot be fully and most effectively implemented and leveraged. The University of California Irvine and the California Department of Education recently reported that new evidence shows that the Before and After School Learning and Safe Neighborhoods Partnerships Program now serving about 100,000 young people is a success at increasing academic achievement and reducing truancy and suspensions. Research also shows that afterschool programs reduce crime by giving kids constructive alternatives during the after-school hours when violent juvenile crime peaks. Especially during this economic downswing, funding for afterschool programs is critical. First, struggling parents will have an easier time finding and keeping work if they know their children have a place to go while they are at work. Second, new programs lining up to get started--demand from new grant applicants far exceeded the$29.7 million in added fiinding--will quickly result in the creation of new gobs. And third, these investments result in savings from reduced crime and less need for remedial education. We urge you to support this modest investment to help California's working families. Sincerely, Jahn C ii6ia, Chair Hoard of Supervisors The Board of SupervisorsCoCltra Ch Sweeten and County Administration Building County Administrator 651 Pine Street, Room 306 Costa (925)335-1900 Martinez, California 94553-1293 Count. j John Gloia, 1st District {,JV Gayle S.Utlkema,2nd District Donna Gerber,3rd District Mark DeSautnier,4th District Federal D.Glover,5th District January 15, 2002 Assembly Person Joe Canciamilla State Capitol, #6011 Sacramento, CA 95814 Re: Suport for Retaininy,$29.7 Million Increase in 2001-02 Before/After School Fundin Bear Assembly Person Cane' ill ` On behalf of the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, I am writing to urge you to retain current funding of the Before and After School Learning and Safe Neighborhoods Partnerships Program ($117.5 million), including the $29.7 million increase enacted this year. Distribution of the new $29.7 million was suspended in early November. As the legislature prepares for a special session to review the 2001-2002 budget, we urge you to support the release of this much needed before and after-school funding so that new programs can immediately begin to serve more than 30,000 students. Less than 10%of Bay Area children are being served by state-funded afterschool programs--far below the level that is needed to ensure that every child who needs a safe and enriching place to be afterschool has access to one. California must support families by ensuring that children have a safe, adult-supervised setting to go to while their parents are earning a living. In Contra Costa County, there is a major effort underway to support the expansion of the County's afterschool system to increase opportunities for children and youth, particularly those in low-income families, to access quality, comprehensive afterschool programs and services. In 2000, the Children and Families Policy Forum chose "Affierschool" as their focus area, in large part because it was determined that improvements in the afterschool system would have a positive impact on many of the Contra Costa Children's Report Card indicators of child.- and community-well-being, ranging from substance abuse, teen violence and injuries to preparation for college and improved nutrition. Moreover, parents whose children are in safe, structured, quality afterschool programs are more likely to be able to secure and retain employment. The Contra Costa Board. of Supervisors has allocated $590,000 over two years to demonstrate its commitment to improved and expanded afterschool services. In addition, the County has partnered with four school districts(gest Contra Costa, Mt. Diablo, Pittsburg and Antioch) in its application for $1.6 million in state Afferschool Learning and Safe Neighborhoods Partnership grant funds. These initiatives will make it possible for hundreds of children and youth to access basic academic support and enrichment, sports and recreation, cultural enrichment, health and nutrition services and education, youth leadership and development activities as well as adult support and mentoring. Without the full state funding of the $29.7 million in increases for these programs, the County program and funding cannot be fully and most effectively implemented and leveraged. The University of California Irvine and the California Department of Education recently reported that new evidence shows that the Before and After School Learning and Safe Neighborhoods Partnerships Program now serving about 100,000 young people is a success at increasing academic achievement and reducing truancy and suspensions. Research also shows that afierschool programs reduce crime by giving bids constructive alternatives during the after-school hours when violent juvenile crime peaks. Especially during this economic downswing, funding for afferschool programs is critical. First, struggling parents will have an easier time finding and beeping work if they knave their children have a place to go while they are at work. Second, new programs lining up to get started---demand from new grant applicants far exceeded the$29.7 million in added funding—will quickly result in the creation of new jobs. And third, these investments result in savings from reduced crime and less need for remedial education. We urge you to support this modest investment to help California's working families. Sincerely, John Gioia, Chair Board of Supervisors The Board of Supervisors Contr John she Bo r Clerk of the Board and County Administration Building CaantyAdministrator 651 Pine Street, Room 106 Costa (925)335-1900 Martinez,California 94553-1293 Cod n.L f Jahn Gioia, 1st District (,� JV Gayle B.t711kerna,2nd District ,-_,i '•,.: .,,. Donna Gerber,3rd district � Mark DeSaulnler,4th District Federal D.Glover,5th District o January 15, 2002 L Assembly Person Dion Aroner State Capital, #21.63 Sacramento, CA 95814 Re: Su rt for Retaining 29.7 Million Increase in 2001-02 Before/After School Fundin Dear Assembly Perso Arkner: On behalf of the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, I am writing to urge you to retain current funding of the Before and Auer School Learning and Safe Neighborhoods Partnerships Program ($117.5 million), including the $29.7 million increase enacted this year. Distribution of the new$29.7 million was suspended in early November. As the legislature prepares for a special session to review the 2001-2002 budget, we urge you to support the release of this much needed before and after-school funding so that new programs can immediately begin to serve more than 30,000 students. Less than 10% of Bay Area children are being served by state-funded afterschool programs far below the level that is needed to ensure that every child who needs a safe and enriching place to be afterschool has access to one. California must support families by ensuring that children have a safe, adult-supervised setting to go to while their parents are earning a living. In Contra Costa County, there is a major effort underway to support the expansion of the County's afterschool system to increase opportunities for children and youth, particularly those in low-income families, to access quality, comprehensive afterschool programs and services. In 2000, the Children and Families Policy Forum chose "Afterschool" as their focus area, in large part because it was determined that improvements in the afterschool system would have a positive impact on many of the Contra Costa Children's Report Card indicators of child- and community-well-being, ranging from substance abuse, teen violence and injuries to preparation for college and improved nutrition. Moreover, parents whose children are in safe, structured, quality afterschool programs are more likely to be able to secure and retain employment. The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors has allocated $590,000 over two years to demonstrate its commitment to improved and expanded afterschool services. In addition, the County has partnered with four school districts(West Contra Costa, Mt. Diablo, Pittsburg and Antioch) in its application for $1.6 million in state Afterschool Learning and Safe Neighborhoods Partnership grant fiends. These initiatives will mare it possible for hundreds of children and youth to access basic academic support and enrichment, sports and recreation,cultural enrichment,health and nutrition services and education, youth leadership and development activities as well as adult support and mentoring. Without the full state filnding of the $29.7 million in increases for these programs, the County program and funding cannot be fully and most effectively implemented and leveraged. The University of California Irvine and the California Department of Education recently reported that new evidence shows that the Before and After School Learning and Safe Neighborhoods Partnerships Program now serving about 100,000 young people is a success at increasing academic achievement and reducing truancy and suspensions. Research also shows that afterschool programs reduce crime by giving kids constructive alternatives during the after-school hours when violent juvenile crime peaks. Especially during this economic downswing, funding for afterschool programs is critical. First, struggling parents will have an easier time finding and keeping work if they know their children have a place to go while they are at work. Second,new programs lining up to get started-- emand from new grant applicants far exceeded the$29.7 million in added funding—will quickly result in the creation of new jobs. And third, these investments result in savings from reduced crime and less need for remedial education. We urge you to support this modest investment to help California's working families. Sincerely, John Gioia, Chair Board of Supervisors The Board of Supervisors ontr� John Sweeten Clerk of the rd and County Administration Buildingi(;../.' County Administrator 651 Fine Street, Room 106 (925)335-1900 Martinez,California 94553-1293 ou nT- / Jahn G€o€a,1st District �.7V Gayle 8.Uttkerna,2nd District ° Donna Gertner,3rd District Mark DeSautn€er,4th District Federal D.Glover,5th District January 15, 2002 "'�rA CCOU Senator Tom Torlakson State Capitol,#2068 Sacramento, CA 95814 Re. Su ort for Retaining 29.7 Million Increase in 2001-02 Before/After School Funding Dear Senator Tor son Can behalf of the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa. County, I am writing to urge you to retain current funding of the Before and After School Learning and Safe Neighborhoods Partnerships Program ($117.5 million), including the $29.7 million increase enacted this year. Distribution of the new$29.7 million was suspended in early November. As the legislature prepares for a special session to review the 2001-2002 budget, we urge you to support the release of this much needed before and after-school funding so that new programs can immediately begin to serve more than 30,000 students. Hess than 10%of Bay Area children are being served by state-funded afterschool programs--far below the level that is needed to ensure that every child who needs a safe and enriching place to be afterschool has access to one. California must support families by ensuring that children have a safe, adult-supervised setting to go to while their parents are earning a living. In Contra Costa. County, there is a major effort underway to support the expansion of the County's afterschool system to increase opportunities for children and youth, particularly those in low-income families, to access quality, comprehensive afterschool programs and services. In 2000, the Children and Families Policy Forum chase "Afterschool" as their focus area, in large part because it was determined that improvements in the afterschool system would have a positive impact on many of the Contra Costa Children's Report Card indicators of child- and community-well-being, ranging from substance abuse, teen violence and injuries to preparation for college and improved nutrition. Moreover, parents whose children are in safe, structured, quality afterschool programs are more likely to be able to secure and retain.employment. The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors has allocated $590,000 over two years to demonstrate its commitment to improved and expanded afterschool services. In addition, the County has partnered with four school districts(West Contra Costa, Mt. Diablo, Pittsburg and Antioch) in its application for $1.5 million in state Afterschool Learning and Safe Neighborhoods Partnership grant funds. These initiatives will make it possible for hundreds of children and youth to access basic academic support and enrichment, sports and recreation, cultural enrichment, health and nutrition services and education, youth leadership and development activities as well as adult support and mentoring. Without the full state funding of the $29.7 million in increases for these programs, the County program and funding cannot be fully and most effectively implemented and leveraged. The University of California Irvine and the California Department of Education recently reported that new evidence shows that the Before and After School Darning and Safe Neighborhoods Partnerships Program now serving. about 100,000 young people is a success at increasing academic achievement and reducing truancy and suspensions. Research also shows that aflerschool programs reduce crime by giving kids constructive alternatives during the after-school hours when violent juvenile crime peaks. :Especially during this economic downswing, funding for afterschool programs is critical. First, struggling parents will have an easier time finding and keeping work if they know their children have a place to go while they are at work. Second,new programs lining up to get started—demand from new grant applicants far exceeded the$29.7 million in added funding--will quickly result in the creation of new jobs. And third, these investments result in savings from reduced crime and less need for remedial education. We urge you to support this modest investment to help California's working families. Sincerely, John Gioia, Chair Board of Supervisors The Board of SupervisorsJohn Sweeten Clerk of the Board and County Administration Buildingt'"� County administrator 651 Pine Street, Room 106 Costa a (925)335.1900 Martinez,California 94553-1293 County p Jahn Giola, 1st District Gayle S.Ullkerna,2nd District ..___ Donna Gerber,3rd District Mark DeSaulnier,4th District Federal D.Glover,5th District : January 15, 2002 °rov Senator Don Perata Mate Capitol, #4061 Sacramento, CA 95814 Re: Support for Retaininp $29.7 Million Increase in 2001-02 Before/After School Funding Dear Senator ta: On behalf of the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, I am writing to urge you to retain current funding of the Before and After School Learning and Safe Neighborhoods Partnerships Program ($117.5 million), including the $29.7 million increase enacted this year. Distribution of the new$29.7 million was suspended in early November. As the legislature prepares for a special session to review the 2001-2002 budget, we urge you to support the release of this much needed before and after-school funding so that new programs can immediately begin to serve more than 30,000 students. Less than 10%of Bay Area children are being served by state-funded afterschool programs—far below the level that is needed to ensure that every child who needs a safe and enriching place to be aftersehool has access to one. California must support families by ensuring that children have a safe, adult-supervised setting to go to while their parents are earning a living. In Contra Costa County, there is a major effort underway to support the expansion of the County's afterschool system to increase opportunities for children and youth, particularly those in low-income families, to access quality, comprehensive afterschool programs and services. In 2000, the Children and Families Policy Forum chose "Afterschoor as their focus area, in large part because it was determined that improvements in the afterschool system would have a positive impact on many of the Contra Costa Children's Report Card indicators of child- and community-well-being, ranging from substance abuse, teen violence and injuries to preparation for college and improved nutrition. Moreover, parents whose children are in safe, structured, quality afterschool programs are more likely to be able to secure and retain employment. The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors has allocated $590,000 over two years to demonstrate its commitment to improved and expanded afterschool services. In addition, the County has partnered with four school districts(Nest Contra Costa, Mt. Diablo, Pittsburg and Antioch) in its application for $1.6 million in state Afterschool Learning and Safe Neighborhoods Partnership grant funds. These initiatives will make it possible for hundreds of children and youth to access basic academic support and enrichment, sports and recreation, cultural enrichment,health and nutrition services and education, youth leadership and development activities as well as adult support and mentoring. Without the full state funding of the $29.7 million in increases for these programs, the County program and funding cannot be fully and most effectively implemented and leveraged. The University of California Irvine and the California Department of Education recently reported that new evidence shows that the Before and After School Learning and Safe Neighborhoods Partnerships Program now serving about 100,000 young people is a success at increasing academic achievement and reducing truancy and suspensions. Research also shows that afterschool programs reduce crime by giving kids constructive alternatives during the after-school hours when violent juvenile crime peaks. Especially during this economic downswing, funding for afterschool programs is critical. First, struggling parents will have an easier time finding and keeping work if they know their children have a place to go while they are at work.. Second,new programs lining up to get started--demand from new grant applicants far exceeded the$29.7 million in added funding—will quickly result in the creation of new jobs. And third, these investments result in savings from reduced crime and less need for remedial education. We urge you to support this modest investment to help California's working families. Sincerely, Jahn Gioia, Chair Board of Supervisors