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Probation Department recommending the Board authorize the Chair to sign Agreement (No. 199-S1211) with Nicole P. Eslinger, dba M. L. Eslinger and Associates to provide "as-requested" specialized training for Probation Officers, as required by Standards and Training for Corrections (STC), not to exceed a total of $80,000 for a three year term.
FUNDING: Corrections Standards Authority/Standards and Training for Corrections.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
FY 2011/12 |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$25,000 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$25,000 |
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New Funding |
$ |
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Savings |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$25,000 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$0.00 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
No fiscal impact or change to net county cost as these services have been included in Probation's FY 2011-12 recommended budget.
Background:
Local Corrections agencies throughout California participate in the Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Program operated by the State of California, Corrections Standards Authority (CSA).
CSA provides Counties and cities participating in the STC program subvention funding to aid them in meeting program standards. These departments must achieve compliance with the regulations by June 30 of each fiscal year. Participating counties and cities achieve full compliance if they follow the regulations for the selection and training of all STC eligible personnel. Compliance is determined for each STC funded fiscal training year through a detailed audit of Probation's training records. The Probation Department has achieved compliance every year of participation.
Reason for Recommendation:
Probation has found it is more cost effective to provide training classes that meet STC standards at locations in close proximity to Department staff on an "as-requested" basis; this reduces mileage and travel reimbursement costs, and allows for more efficient staffing coverage during times of training. As directed by the Board and CAO, Probation negotiated with the vendor to hold rates at the previously contracted level dating to 2008.
This agreement will allow Probation to continue to provide STC certified classes directly to staff. M. L. Eslingler & Associates provides highly specialized training by experienced instructors, reinforcing evidence based practices, and offering relevant classes to sworn staff such as Violence Prediction & Prevention, Suicide Prevention, Teen Domestic Violence, Advanced Treatment of Sex Offenders, and Teenage Drug Abuse, just to name a few.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
1) Chair to sign Agreement No. 199-S1211.
2) Board Clerk to retain one agreement and return one to Probation for distribution.
Contact: Gregory S. Sly, Chief Probation Officer, 530-621-5625
Concurrences: County Counsel, Risk Management, and Procurement and Contracts.