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COUNTY OF SAN MATEOInter-Departmental Correspondence |
County Manager's Office |
DATE: |
March 27, 2002 |
BOARD MEETING DATE: |
April 2, 2002 |
TO: |
Honorable Board of Supervisors |
FROM: |
John L. Maltbie, County Manager |
SUBJECT: |
After-School Homework Center Agreement for 2001-02 School Year |
Recommendation |
Adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of Grant Agreement with the San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools for the continuation of After-School Homework Centers in San Mateo County. |
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Background and Discussion |
As part of the FY 2001-02 Budget, the Board approved funding to continue the operation of After School Homework Centers in local school districts throughout the county. There are a total of 144 elementary schools in 20 districts within the County. In the 2000-01 school year, there were 4,949 students served at 57 participating elementary schools in 14 school districts. During the 2001-02 school year, it is estimated that 78 schools in 19 districts are participating. This represents a 54% participation rate among schools in all districts compared to 40% in the previous year. These schools have undergone an application and approval process and entered into individual agreements with the County Superintendent of Schools in order to receive funds from the County. For this school year, every County dollar is 40% matched by funding from local businesses, foundations, categorical funds and other sources identified by each school. |
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There are two significant changes in the Agreement for the 2001-02 school year: |
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Reduction in match requirement so that more schools could participate. |
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Inclusion of County Equal Benefits and Non-Discrimination ordinances. |
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Performance Highlights |
Performance data submitted for the 2000-01 school year can be found on the next page. Some highlights: |
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Of the 4,949 students served, 2,969 or 60% used the Homework Centers at least two days per week. |
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Of the 1,817 students served by the Homework Centers who were identified as at risk of retention, 1,681 or 93% were promoted to the next grade. |
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2,969 or 60% of all students served showed improvement in grades and attendance. |
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98% of all parents (560) and 99% of all teachers (299) responding to the Homework Center survey agreed that the centers are providing the necessary academic assistance to improve the achievement of participating students. |
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100% of all parents (568) and teachers (304) responding to the Homework Center survey agreed that the centers are providing a safe learning environment after school. |
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Vision Alignment |
The Homework Centers primarily contribute to the commitment of Sow the Seeds of Our Future Prosperity, Goal 19: the skill level of new workers rises with improved K-12 education and training opportunities, and to the commitment Ensure Basic Health and Safety for All, Goal 6: Children grow up healthy in safe and supportive homes and neighborhoods. |
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Fiscal Impact |
Total funding for the agreement is $662,200. General Fund dollars in the amount of $400,000 was approved by the Board for this purpose in the FY 2001-02 Memberships and Contributions Budget. The remainder will come from unspent County funds carried over from prior years. The term of the agreement is from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. After Board approval is received, budgeted funds will be transferred to a trust fund designated for this purpose by the Superintendent of Schools. Discussion of funding to continue the Homework Centers at the current participation level for next school year will take place during development of the County's FY 2002-03 Budget. |
