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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 22.063 accepting up to $14,000 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 22.063 accepting up to $14,000 in reimbursement funding.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Big Lift Inspiring Summers program returns this year to San Mateo County, with two sites operating in South San Francisco, one at Spruce Elementary and another at Los Cerritos Elementary. This free, five-week, full day program, scheduled from June 14 - July 19, 2022, includes reading, science and art projects, and learning-focused fun and games for children entering kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade. This special early learning effort is focused on improving literacy skills during a time many students experience a decline in their reading level. 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 22.063. Funds not expended in this fiscal year will be carried over ...
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