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Meeting Date:
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5/10/2011 - 7:30 PM
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Category:
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Consent Agenda
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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9.18 (Item #26) Authorize submsission of the Contra Costa County Family and Children's Trust (FACT) grant to support the Crossroads Program.
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LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
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Enclosure
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FACT project summary
FACT Budget
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Staff requests permission to submit an application to Contra Costa County Family and Children's Trust (FACT) for the Contra Costa County FACT Grant in the amount of $80,000 to provide support services for teen parents at Crossroads High School. MDUSD has been the recipient of the FACT grant since 2005. These funds will be used to encourage continued school enrollment, improve academic performance, promote understanding of child development and the adoption of positive parenting practices. This grant supports student learning by providing a program that includes mentoring and tutoring, parenting and life skills education. Services will include reading support, math support, career exploration, counseling, and strengthening parenting skills. This is a one year renewable grant.
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Funding:
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Funding is provided by Contra Costa County Family and Children's Trust.
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Fiscal Impact
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Continuance of $80,000 program in restricted general fund. $17,299 unrestricted general fund in-kind match will be met within existing budgets at Crossroads High School.
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Recommendation:
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Approve submission of the grant application and acceptance if awarded.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Stephanie Roberts - Director of Development
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Signed By:
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Felicia Stuckey-Smith - Director Student Services
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Signed By:
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Mildred Browne - Assistant Superintendent
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Signed By:
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Bryan Richards - Chief Financial Officer
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Signed By:
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Steven Lawrence - Superintendent
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