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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 23.055 accepting up to $15,000 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) program in South San Francisco and approve Budget Amendment 23.055 accepting up to $15,000 in reimbursement funding.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Big Lift Inspiring Summers program, supported by SMCo Measure K funds, will again operate two sites in South San Francisco (City), one at Spruce Elementary and another at Los Cerritos Elementary. This free, five-week, full day program, scheduled from June 14 - July 20, 2023, 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 (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 2022-2023 Operating Budget per Budget Amendment 23.055. Funds not expended in this fiscal year will be ca...
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