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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $47,603 from the California State Library to support the Gene Mullin Community Learning Center’s federal Library Services Technology Act Teens Succeed project, amending the Library Department’s Fiscal Year 2024 -25 Operating Budget, and approving Budget Amendment Number 25.007. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $47,603 in grant funding from the California State Library to support the Gene Mullin Community Learning Center’s federal Library Services Technology Act (LSTA) Teens Succeed project, amending the Library Department’s 2024-25 (FY24-25) Operating Budget, and approving Budget Amendment Number 25.007.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On March 6, 2024, Library Literacy Services staff submitted an application to the California State Library’s LSTA Teens Succeed Initiative which aims to provide high school teens with opportunities to develop their Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and workforce readiness and development skills. The purpose of this initiative is to address the challenges teens face in the aftereffects of the pandemic and to help prepare youth for success in life. On July 8, 2024, the Library received a grant in the amount of $47,603 from the California State Library to provide 15 high school teens with internships/work experience at the Gene Mullin Community Learning Center (GMCLC). Local high school age teens will collaborate with GMCLC staff to plan and execute engaging activities for elementary school students in the out-of-school-time homework program. Activities will include workshops, storytelling, arts and crafts, science experiments, and games. Interns will dedicate at least 30 service hours to the program involving tasks like classroom preparation and homework assistance. This opportunity offers valuable experience in education and community involvement while making a positive impact on teen students’ curiosity, creativity, and professional development. The project also incorporates SEL workshops for teens as well as staff training to support teen intern SEL and workforce skills.
FISCAL IMPACT
Grant funds will be used to amend the Library Department’s current FY 2024-25 Operating Budget. Receipt of these funds does not commit the City to ongoing funding.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Acceptance of this funding will contribute to the City’s Strategic Plan under Priority #2, Quality of Life, by supporting learning opportunities to community members.
CONCLUSION
Receipt of these funds will enable the Library to provide a teen internship program at the GMCLC to support SEL and workforce development. It is recommended that the City Council accept $47,603 in grant funding, amend the Library Department’s FY 2024-25 Operating Budget, and approve Budget Amendment Number 25.007.