Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Ken Cole, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Agreement with Redwood City School District for the Redwood City Community Schools
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with the Redwood City School District to provide funds for the operational cost of the Redwood City Community Schools for the term of July 1, 2019 through June 20, 2021 in the amount of $242,352.
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BACKGROUND:
Since 1998, the Human Services Agency (“HSA”), City of Redwood City (“CRWC”) and the Redwood City School District (“RWCSD”) have each contributed financial support to the Redwood City Community Schools (“RWCCS”). RWCCS are school-based Family Resource Centers (“FRCs”) that provide educational support and community development activities to approximately 3,700 children and families. Services include: information and referrals to Economic Self-Sufficiency Programs, counseling, support, and educational services. These services promote healthy families, increase developmental assets for children, and improve parent involvement in leadership activities. These are designed to engage parents in the academic and social well-being of their children. FRCs are located at Taft, Fair Oaks, Kennedy, and Hoover Community Schools.
DISCUSSION:
This agreement provides operational costs to the RWCSD. CRWC will have a separate agreement with RWCSD for their contribution. HSA will contribute $113,676 for fiscal year 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. There is a one-time contribution of $15,000 for equitable transportation funding. RWCSD is committed to providing community wide access to programs and services that contribute to improving family functioning and children’s well-being. FRCs are staffed primarily by out-posted employees for partner agencies who provide specialized support in their area of expertise in addition to the on-site Redwood City School District coordinators and support staff. RWCSD will provide HSA with a year-end report.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The term of the agreement is July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021. HSA’s yearly contribution to RWCCS operational costs is $113,676, which is 100% Net County Cost. Funds have been included in the FY 2019-20 and FY 2020-21 Recommended Budgets.