Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Iliana Rodriguez, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Amendment to the agreement with San Mateo County Office of Education
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with San Mateo County Office of Education to provide educational services for children in foster care, extending the term by twelve months to June 30, 2018 and increasing the amount by $210,058 to an amount not to exceed $617,938.
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BACKGROUND:
The San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) assists children in foster care by obtaining educational histories and school placements, maintaining data on their academic progress, and providing case management services. It is essential to ensure that youth in foster care receive these services so their out-of-home placement does not hinder their ability to receive a quality education. Therefore, to meet this critical need, the Human Services Agency (HSA) provides support above and beyond what the SMCOE receives from the California Department of Education for these educational services.
On March 31, 2015, the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with SMCOE by resolution 073722 for the term of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017 in an amount not to exceed $407,880 to provide two educational liaisons to develop educational plans and provide case management services to students placed by HSA and the Probation Department into the foster care system
DISCUSSION:
HSA is submitting an amendment for approval that will increase the current agreement with SMCOE by $210,058 for the purpose of continuing services an additional year. This increase will permit SMCOE to support liaisons in facilitating placements of foster care students into appropriate school settings, obtaining educational histories, referring students for educational assessments as needed, and supporting placement staff in e...
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