Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Executive Officer
Justin W. Mates, Deputy County Executive
Subject: Measure K: Launch a workforce development program for transitional aged youth with moderate to severe Autism in San Mateo County
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing the President of the Board of Supervisors to execute an agreement with the Wings Learning Center to create a new workforce development program for transitional aged youth with moderate to severe Autism Spectrum Disorder in San Mateo County for the term of April 22, 2025 to June 30, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $722,720, along with three options to extend the agreement for one year for each option, in an amount not to exceed $500,000 for each option, if exercised, at the sole discretion of the County Executive or designee.
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BACKGROUND:
In June 2024, the Board of Supervisors allocated $500,000 annually in Measure K funds to increase workforce and vocational development opportunities for transitional aged youth (TAY) with moderate to severe Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Following a formal solicitation process, staff recommends an agreement with Wings Learning Center (WINGS), a San Bruno-based non-profit, non-public school provider founded in 2001 which provides individualized educational programs to individuals ages 5-22 with moderate to severe ASD. WINGS is certified by the California Department of Education and offers accommodated curricula and therapeutic programs encompassing speech pathology, occupational therapy, behavior management and sensory integration.
DISCUSSION:
While workforce training programs for individuals with disabilities exist within San Mateo County, most programs are general in nature and are geared more towards individuals with mild to moderate disabilities. TAY with moderate to severe ASD require a higher level of support th...
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