Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Claire Cunningham, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Measure K: To Amend Agreements with Providers for The Big Lift Early Learning Initiative
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing amendments to the following agreements between the County of San Mateo and the listed school districts to increase funding to support the Big Lift early learning initiative that increases kindergarten readiness and third grade reading proficiency in San Mateo County:
A) Pacifica School District to receive an increase in funding of $35,725 for a revised total obligation not to exceed $249,420; and
B) Millbrae Elementary School District to receive an increase in funding of $30,000 for a revised total obligation not to exceed $219,818; and
C) La Honda Pescadero Unified School District to receive an increase in funding of $29,239 for a revised total obligation not to exceed $367,473.
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BACKGROUND:
In 2012, the Peninsula Partnership Leadership Council ("PPCL") - a coalition of government, education, nonprofit, foundation, and business leaders in San Mateo County - launched "The Big Lift" to significantly improve children's third grade reading proficiency through strategic, thoughtful, evidence-based investments in early learning and education. The Big Lift is a collective impact collaborative led by three agencies - the County of San Mateo ("County"), the San Mateo County Office of Education ("SMCOE"), and the San Mateo County Libraries ("SMCL").
The Big Lift focuses on San Mateo County communities where third grade reading proficiency scores are close to or below average. Communities are defined by school district boundaries and include the following school districts: Bayshore Elementary School District, Cabrillo Unified School District, La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District, Millbrae Elementary School District, Pacific...
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