Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Executive
Subject: Measure K: Amendment to the agreement with South San Francisco Unified School District
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with the South San Francisco Unified School District to operate The Big Lift, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $229,149 to a new not-to-exceed amount of $2,253,686 and extending the term through September 30, 2023.
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BACKGROUND:
In 2012, the Peninsula Leadership Council (PPLC) - a coalition of government, education, non-profit, 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 focuses on seven San Mateo County communities, where third grade reading proficiency scores are close to or below the County average. One of the school districts involved in The Big Lift is the South San Francisco Unified School District.
On December 7, 2021, the County entered into a Measure K agreement with the South San Francisco Unified School District to operate The Big Lift for the term May 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023 in an amount not to exceed $2,024,537.
DISCUSSION:
The cost of The Big Lift Inspiring Summers program (BLIS) in the South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) exceeded the amount that was originally included in the agreement due to an increase in enrollment into the BLIS program. The County and SSFUSD now wish to amend the agreement to increase the total not-to-exceed amount and extend the term of the agreement to allow reimbursement for the increased summer program costs.
Approval of this amendment will not increase the total amount of the Measure K funding for The Big Lift for FY 2022-23. The...
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