COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Human Services Agency

 

DATE:

April 12, 2010

BOARD MEETING DATE:

April 27, 2010

SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:

None

VOTE REQUIRED:

Majority

 

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Beverly Beasley Johnson, J.D. , Director, Human Services Agency

SUBJECT:

Agreement with Jefferson Union High School District (JUHSD)

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution authorizing:

   

A.

The President of the Board to execute an Agreement with Jefferson Union High School District (JUHSD) to provide comprehensive year-round youth services. The term is July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013, for the amount of $1,350,000. There is no Net County Cost; and

   

B.

The Director of the Human Services Agency (HSA) or the Director’s designee to execute contract amendments which modify the County’s maximum fiscal obligation by no more than $25,000 (in aggregate), and/or modify the contract term and/or services so long as the modified term or services is/are within the current or revised fiscal provisions.

 

BACKGROUND:

The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) determined the need for academic and employment programs for youth who qualify for services under the Workforce Investment Act. In response to this need a Request for Proposal (RFP) was conducted. See details of the RFP in Exhibit A to this memo. Proposals were submitted by JobTrain, Inc, JUHSD, Puente de la Costa Sur and Sequoia Union High School District. Agreements will be awarded to JUHSD, JobTrain, Inc and Puente de la Costa Sur.

 

DISCUSSION:

The Contractor will provide comprehensive year round youth services for one hundred thirty (130) youth ages fourteen (14) to twenty one (21) over a twelve month period. Three hundred and ninety (390) youth will be served over the three year term of the Agreement. The “Pathways for Success” program provides in-school youth with work and internship experience; unsubsidized employment and creation of a career portfolio. The “Tools for Success” program provides out-of-school youth services such as: comprehensive basic skills assessment; GED, Adult Basic Skills classes; life skills workshops and other personal/professional development activities.

 

A contingency amount of $300,000 has been added to this contract as it is anticipated that the Employment Development Department will increase the Workforce Investment Act regular Youth Allocation during the three year term of this Agreement.

 

The Contractor has assured compliance with the County's Contractor Employee Jury Service Ordinance, as well as all other contract provisions that are required by County ordinance and administrative memoranda, including but not limited to insurance, hold harmless, non-discrimination and equal benefits. County Counsel has reviewed the Agreement and Resolution as to form and Risk Management has approved the Contractor’s insurance.

 

Approval of this Agreement contributes to the Shared Vision 2025 outcome of a Prosperous Community by providing educational, vocational and support services to youth. The employment and training services provided will assist individuals in finding gainful employment and reaching self-sufficiency.

 

Performance Measure(s):

Measure

FY 2010-11

Target

FY 2011-12

Target

FY 2012-13

Target

Placement in Employment & Education

62%

63%

64%

Attainment of a Degree or Certificate

66%

67%

68%

Literacy & Numeracy Gains

83%

84%

85%

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

The amount of this Agreement is $1,350,000. The term of this Agreement is July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. This Agreement will be funded using Workforce Investment Act regular allocation Youth Funds. Funding will be included in the FY 2010-11, FY 2011-12 and FY 2012-13 Recommended Budgets. There is no Net County Cost.