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Library Director recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Grant Award Certification with the California State Library for $25,000 for a term to expire June 30, 2009, to provide Early Learning with Families programming and services at the Library; and recommending Budget Transfer increasing revenues and appropriations by $25,000 for same. (4/5 Vote required)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: California State Library.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$ 25,000 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$ |
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New Funding |
$ 25,000 |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$ 25,000 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$ 0 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
Background:
Reason for Recommendation:
The State Library has provided grant funding for the purpose of encouraging libraries to develop library services for parents and child care providers and to create "family friendly" spaces in libraries for families of infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Research shows that early language, reading and writing development begins in the first five years of life and is closely linked to a child's first experience with words, books and stories. This grant will allow the library to purchase the materials needed to implement programming for infants and toddlers at all branch libraries. Funding for additional staff has previously been received from First 5 El Dorado.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
Chair to sign Certification.
Auditor to sign Financial Claim
Library to implement programs
Contact: Jeanne Amos, x5546