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DATE: January 31, 2006
SUBJECT: Apply for and Accept San Francisco Foundation Funds to support the Contra Costa
Service Integration Program, Verde Involving Parents (VIP) Program.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION*
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment&Human Services Director, or designee, to apply for and
accept grant funding from the San Francisco Foundation in an amount not to exceed $15,000 to support the
Contra Costa Service Integration Program, Verde Involving Parents (VIP) Program for a period of 12 months
following the receipt of funds. (#29-215-1)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Employment and Human Services Department will receive up to $15,000 for support of the Contra Costa
Service Integration Program, Verde Involving Parents Program. No County match.
BACKGROUND:
The Verde Involving Parents Program (VIP) is a collaborative effort between county agencies, parents, teachers,
and community based non-profit organizations to improve school attendance, foster positive student behavior,
and enhance parent involvement at Verde Elementary School. VIP has been extremely successful. It has
received local, statewide, and national recognition for its efforts at improving average daily attendance,
improving standardized test results, and developing strong community relationships in the North Richmond
area.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
L. RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
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ACTION OF BO N 1 APPROVEDAS RECOMMENDED OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
UNANIMOUS(ABSENT /l/�e�Q ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ATTESTED
JOHN SWEETEN,CLERKW THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Contact: PAUL BUDDENHAGEN—3-1793
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