Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Claire Cunningham, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Measure K: Agreements with School Districts for The Big Lift Inspiring Summers Program
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing seven (7) agreements for the purpose of operating The Big Lift summer programs to reduce learning loss during the summer months with the following seven (7) school districts, each for the term of April 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026, for a combined aggregate amount of $927,631:
A) Bayshore Elementary School District in an amount not to exceed $81,984; and
B) Cabrillo Unified School District in an amount not to exceed $109,107; and
C) La Honda-Pescadero Unified School in an amount not to exceed District, $90,000; and
D) Millbrae Elementary School District in an amount not to exceed $118,000; and
E) Pacifica School District in an amount not to exceed $102,866; and
F) San Bruno Park School District in an amount not to exceed $130,674; and
G) South San Francisco Unified School District in an amount not to exceed $295,000.
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BACKGROUND:
The Big Lift is a collective impact initiative led by the County of San Mateo Human Services Agency (HSA), the San Mateo County Office of Education (COE), and the San Mateo County Libraries (SMCL). Now in its eleventh year, The Big Lift's Inspiring Summers program enrolls over 900 students entering kindergarten through third grade annually, providing four (4) weeks of high-quality literacy instruction combined with STEAM enrichment, field trips, and hands-on learning-at no cost to participating families.
Inspiring Summers is a key component of The Big Lift, designed to prevent summer learning loss and improve third-grade reading proficiency. The program specifically supports students from high-need populations, including English language learners, children from low-income households, those...
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