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Report regarding a resolution authorizing an agreement between the San Mateo County Library and the South San Francisco Public Library to provide staffing for the Big Lift Inspiring Summers program in South San Francisco and approving Budget Amendment 22.008 accepting up to $13,000 in reimbursement funding. (Adam Elsholz, Assistant Library Director)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement between the San Mateo County Library and the South San Francisco Public Library to provide staffing for the Big Lift Inspiring Summers (BLIS) program in South San Francisco and approve Budget Amendment 22.008 accepting up to $13,000 in reimbursement funding.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Big Lift is a bold social venture intent on transforming early learning. The venture combines high-quality and connected learning experiences for San Mateo County preschool to third grade students. This early learning transformation is focused on literacy, reducing chronic absence and summer learning loss, as well as engaging families and the broader community to support both home and school learning.
BLIS is the portion of the program focused on maintaining academic progress through the summer break. This free, five-week, full day program, scheduled from June 14 - July 20, 2021, includes reading, science and art STEAM projects, and learning-focused fun and games for children entering kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade. To support this important program, South San Francisco Public Library is providing one Site Coach for the Spruce Elementary School site. The Site Coach works with the principals, teachers and facilitators to implement a cutting-edge curriculum intended to ignite youth to have self-confidence, explore, be creative, problem solve, and develop a love of learning. The work of the Site Coach also includes pre-program training on curriculum, program logistics and coaching.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds will be used to amend the Library Department’s current FY 2021-2022 Operating Budget per Budget Amendment 22.008. Receipt of these funds does not commit the City to ongoing funding.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
This agreement supports the Strategic Plan initiative under Priority #3: Improving Quality of Life for South San Francisco residents by strengthening learning programs.
CONCLUSION
Approval of the agreement will enable Library staff to participate in the BLIS program, providing an opportunity for SSF children to maintain academic and social skills during the summer break. It is recommended that the City Council authorize an agreement between the San Mateo County Library and the South San Francisco Public Library and approve Budget Amendment 22.008 accepting up to $13,000 in reimbursement funding.