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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 2025 free summer program in South San Francisco and approving Budget Amendment Number 25.047 accepting up to $18,000 in reimbursement funding. (Valerie Sommer, 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) 2025 free summer program in South San Francisco and approve Budget Amendment Number 25.047 accepting up to $18,000 in reimbursement funding.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Big Lift Inspiring Summers program, supported by San Mateo County (SMC) Measure K funds, will again operate two summer school sites in South San Francisco: one at Martin Elementary School and another at Los Cerritos Elementary School. This free, five-week, full day program for children entering kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade, includes reading and math instruction led by credentialed teachers and hands-on STEAM activities led by Library staff. This special early learning effort is focused on both improving literacy skills during a time many students experience a decline in their reading level and preventing summer learning loss. To support this important program, the South San Francisco Public Library is providing one Senior Community Program Specialist (SCPS) for the Los Cerritos Elementary School site. The SCPS works with the principal, 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. Serving as a BLIS Leader, the SCPS directs the work of BLIS learning facilitators and works in partnership with school district leadership to...
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