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Library Director recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Certification of Grant Award 40-7043 with the State Library accepting $2,970 in grant funding to provide reimbursement for staff to pursue a library degree; and Budget Transfer 29006 increasing revenue and appropriations for same. (4/5 vote required)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: California State Library.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$2,970.00 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$ |
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New Funding |
$2,970.00 |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$2,970.00 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$0 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: No change to Net County Cost.
Reason for Recommendation: The California State Library Public Library Staff Education Program encourages library staff members to pursue a Master's Degree in Library Science in order to advance the profession and to improve public library performance. One of our library staff members, Jan Robbins Worsnop is currently enrolled in the graduate program at San Jose State Universisty, and has been awarded tuition reimbursement for 2008/2009 by the State Library for an amount not to exceed $2,970.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
1. Chair to sign Certificationa nd Budget Transfer Request
2. Auditor to sign Financial Claim.
3. Library Director to administer grant.
Contact: Jeanne Amos, x5546