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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05111993 - 1.61 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA TO: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FROM: Richard J. Martinez, Acting Executive Director DATE: May 11, 1993 SUBJECT: 1993 SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM FOR LAS DELTAS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, CA011006, NORTH RICHMOND SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: APPROVE proposed 1993 Summer Youth Program for Las Deltas Housing Development, CA011006, North Richmond, to be operated by the Neighborhood House of North Richmond; APPROVE expenditure of $10,000 from the Housing Authority's Section 8 Reserve Fund Account for funding of this program; and, AUTHORIZE the Acting Executive Director to execute the necessary agreement to implement the program, as recommended by the Advisory Housing Commission. II. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding for this program is available in the Housing Authority's Section 8 Reserve Fund Account. III. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND: In past years the Housing Authority has supported a summer recreation program at the Las Deltas housing development in North Richmond. The summer recreation program at Las Deltas"has been operated by Neighborhood House of North Richmond. In the past three years, the Housing Authority has provided $8,500 in funding for this summer recreation program. The cost to the Housing Authority for the 1993 Summer Youth Program at Las Deltas would be $10,000. The total cost of the program is $29,496, with the balance of funds being solicited from other funding sources. Neighborhood House of North Richmond has approached the Housing Authority with a 1993 Summer Youth Program for Las Deltas, CA011006, North Richmond, and has requested $10,000 in funding to operate the program. This 10 week program would serve approximately 80--100 children,. and would begin on June 21, 1993 and end on August 27, 1993. Morning sessions focusing on basic skills instruction covering English, writing and match fundamentals would be offered. Sessions will also provide for various recreational activities including track and field, baseball , volleyball , table games, arts and crafts and storytelling. Field trips are being planned for the summer program and are included in the $10,000 request. This program has been very suc- cessful in the past and merits continued support by the Housing Authority. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE RECOMMENDATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S) : ACTION OF BOARD ON /y93 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED �. OTHER VOTE OF COMMISSIONERS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) TRUE: AND CORRECT COPY OF AN AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMIS ONERS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ATTESTED X11 y PHIL B CHEOR, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BY , DEPUTY Board of Commisioners May 11, 1993 Page -2- On May 19, 1993 the Budget and Policy & Strategy Committees of the Advisory Housing Commission reviewed the proposal and recommended that the Advisory Housing Commission approve the 1993 Summer Recreation Program proposal with an allocation of $10,000 to North Richmond Neighborhood House to operate the program. At its Regular Meeting•on May 19, 1993 the Advisory Housing Commission voted to recommend approval of the 1993 Summer Youth Program proposal from Neighborhood House of North Richmond for operation of the program at Las Deltas, CA011006, North Richmond; to recommend allocation of $10,000 from the Section 8 Reserve Fund for this summer program contingent upon documentation identifying the availability of the balance of funds required from other funding sources. IV. CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Should the Board of Commissioners elect to not approve the expenditure of $10,000 from the Housing Authority's Section 8 Reserve Fund to operate the 1993 Summer Youth Program at Las Deltas, CA011006, North Richmond, the youth of that area will be deprived of a program which provides recreational , educational and social activities to its participants. NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE OF NORTH RICHMOND 305 CHESLEY AVENUE RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA 94801 (510) 235-9780 March 10 , 1993 Mr . Richard Martinez Acting Director Contra Costa County Housing Authority 3133 Estudillo Street Martinez , CA 94553 Dear Mr . Martinez : Please find enclosed a copy of the Laura Hunter Education Center Summer Program Proposal . In the past, the Housing Authority has allocated $10 , 000 to help with the cost of providing a summer program for the youth who will participate in it that live in Las Deltas Housing Unit . Neighborhood House and Project Pride share some of the same clients where the youth are concerned . This partnership has worked very well in the past , and we would like support to continue the same . If you have any questions regarding this proposal , please call me direct at 235-9780 . Thanks for your support and genuine concern for the youth of North Richmond . Sincerely, Michele Jac -son Executive Director : mw Member- United Way NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSEOF NORTH RICHMOND LAURA M. HUNTER EDUCATION CENTER 1442 YORK STREET RICHMOND, CA 94801 PROPOSAL MARCH 1993 SUBMITTED TO: CONTRA COSTA COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY 1. Statement of Purpose Our community-based education program is unique because of the obstacles our students face every day of their young lives. They are exposed to gang influence, drug use and abuse, violence, illiteracy at the home base, and lack of overall support systems. Yet they come to the Education Center eager to learn, asking questions, and receiving answers. It is a great pleasure to have a facility centrally located in the community to provide these children with easy access to educational and positive social support. We need your help ! The summer months lend the opportunity to have a far greater impact on uncovering learning difficulties, correcting poor study habits, and reintroducing students to the many opportunities that build upon positive behavior. Most importantly, having the opportunity to inspire and encourage children to dream, so that they believe that dreams can come true, should make any educator beam with excitement. Toward this effort, a 10-week intensive curriculum has been designed to develop and/or enhance reading, writing, critical thinking, oral communication, and math skills; to introduce and build computer knowledge thro=ugh hands-on experience; to ensure cultural diversity and interaction through BASS Foundation sponsored excursions, Ethnic Dance instruction, and co-ed softball. Our request is for funds to support this effort. We will need tutors, books, athletic equipment, and software. 2. Methods/Activities Primary focus will be placed on Literature and its connection to the development of interest in reading and writing. Students grade level K through 5 will participate in ars extensive literature-based reading and writing skills program designed to develop critical thinking and creative writing skills. Children' s Own Stories, written by Lynn Landor, will provide the basic format for the program along with suggested materials and books. Students grade level 6 through 12 will undertake a literature and critical thinking program designed to ensure the "connection" between reading, journal writing assignments, and forward movement through and beyond the written text. The primary text Blue Tights, written by Rita Williams-Garcia, c•intains poetry, metaphors, similes, stream-of-consciousness, and other necessary literary mechanisms that assist a reader in understanding the writer' s purpose. Other works will be introduced by authors such as Jack London. Virqinia Woolf, Ntozake Shange, Nikki Giovanni, Alice Walker. Linda Crew, and Rita Dove. Both literature pronrams will include quided and independent writing assignments, peer review, and group discussion. "Family Math" workshops will invite parent participation and group activity. Students and parents will participate in the process of learninq and workinq together. The primary text for this course is Family Math, written by Jean Kerr, Virginia Thompson, and Ruth Cosey. Course material introduces participants to mathematics from basic to advanced concepts, while providing fun and interesting ways to adapt to seemingly difficult concepts. This course is invaluable and a must for All students who experience difficulty learning math through traditional academic methods. Cultural enrichment will include a variety of excursions (parks. o1aysi operas, museums. art galleries, et a1. And art enrichment will add to that experience through self-expression mechanisms (Origami art, short stories, sketches, photography, et al ) . Ethnic dance instruction is conducive to sharing cultural experiences, and co-ed softball will give the children an ooportunity to develop team-work concepts and common goals, as well as physical activity at the end of the riay. In addition. a cooking class may be added to provide the children with an additional. necessary survival skill. 3. Expected Pry pram Ipipac_t_ Participants will come away from this program with a new outlook on the purpose of education,Win, educat i��n at the peak of its meaning ; well rounded and able to adapt to new experiences designed to instill within the desire and necessary hunger for knowledge. participants will be exposed to literary terms, genres, and writing skills development methodology that will surely provide a foundation on which to build throughout the school year. Their knowledge base will expand and dispel the often overwhelming "fear of math" that holds so many children back and excludes them from the circle of knowledge necessary to c=ompete for college placement. And, the coming together of children from all ethnic/racial backgrounds, working and slaving together, will build a unification of mind and spirit, a team concept, and an equality base for future reference. These children will become our leaders, they need to understand that they can succeed against all odds. They need to know that drugs, gangs, and abusive behavior have n�� place in our society. They need to begin securing their knowledge base for the future, and to unlock their minds. 4. Program Evaluation Process Each participant will underpo an initial assessment at the onset of the program. Thr uqh the curse of the program iournal writings will be reviewed, math concept adaptability will be tested, and group activity will be observed. At the PROPOSED BUDGET : NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE OF NORTH RICHMOND LAURA HUNTER EDUCATION CENTER SUMMER 1993 .lur/e 21 , 1993 Through August 27, 1993 SPLARIES AND BENEFITS : Program Director @25. 00 hr (40 hr week) $105000. 00 Tutor/Admin Assistant @12. 00 per hr (40 hr week) $41800. 0C.) Tutors (4) @11. 00 per hour (20 hr week) $85800. 00 Dance Instructor @25. 00 per hour (2 hr week) $500. 00 Cooking Class Instructor @75. 00 (flat fee) $75. 00 Benefits @20% of salary (25-40 hr week) $2, 960. 00 SUBTOTAL $27, 135. 00 REQUIRES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: Literature/Books @32. 00 per student x 40 $1 , 280. 00 Family Math Books @15. 00 x 40 $600. 00 Family Math/Supplemental Material @5. 00 x 40 $200. 00 SUBTOTAL $2, 080. 00 ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT : Softballs @4. 00 X 4 $16. 00 Baseball Gloves @20. 00 x 9 $180. 00 Catcher' s Mask @25. 00 $25. 00 Basket Balls @30. 00 x 2 $60. 00 SUBTOTAL $281. 00 REVENUES : $0. 00 TOTAL EXPENSES: $29, 496. 00 ^ . . end of the program, another assessment will be made to compare and contrast the level of knowledge from start to finish and this information will be compiled and forwarded to parents and Executive office staff for review and comment.