ModocCounty Children & Families Commission
901 N. “A” Street Alturas, CA 96101
Telephone (530) 233-7122
June 10, 2015
Adopted Minutes
Members of the Commission met for a Public Call to Order & Flag Salute
Hearing and Regular Meeting
at Early Head Start at 5:32p.m.
Chair Richertcalled meeting to order pursuant to law.
Members Present Public Present
Edward Richert MD-ChairCarol Cullins
De Funk-Vice ChairPatricia Soletti
Alice LybargerSue Varney
Patricia Cullins
Kelly Crosby
Melissa Channell
Staff Present
Amanda Hoy
Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
Public Comment
None
Item 1 Approve/Disapprove Minutes from the May 13, 2015 Regular/Public Meeting
Commissioner Channellmotioned to approve the May 13, 2015 minutes with a correction to her name on Item 2. Motion seconded by Commissioner Lybarger. Motion carries with 6 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions.
Item 2Approve/Disapprove MJUSD Micro Grant Request “STEAM” $986
FY 15-16
Sue Varney, representative from MJUSD, gave a brief presentation and video on the past success of the program and need for further funding. Commissioner Crosby motioned to approve the MJUSD Micro Grant request “STEAM” $986FY 15-16. Motion seconded by Commissioner Lybarger. Motion carries with 6 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions.
Item 3Approve/Disapprove FY 14-15 & 15-16 Grant Budget Modifications
Commissioner Cullins motioned to approve the FY 14-15 & 15-16 Grant Budget Modifications. Motion seconded by Commissioner Lybarger. Motion carries with 6 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions.
Item 4Approve/Disapprove SVJUSD-Strong Start for Families and Children FY 15-16 $30,000
Patricia Soletti, representative from SVJUSD, provided the Commission with a corrected Framework Implementation Plan and explained the changes. Commission commenced scoring of proposal. Chair Richert announced there was sufficient score to award. Commissioner Funk made a motion to approve the SVJUSD-Strong Start for Families and Children FY 15-16 $30,000. Motion seconded by Commissioner Lybarger. Motion carries with 6 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions.
Item 5 Approve/Disapprove MCOE-School Readiness in State Preschool FY 15-16 $91,315
De Funk provided a corrected Framework Implementation Plan and recused herself and left the room at 6:04 pm. Ms. Hoy briefly explained the changes. Commission commenced scoring of proposal. Chair Richert announced there was sufficient score to award. Commissioner Crosby made a motion to approve the MCOE-School Readiness in State Preschool FY 15-16 $91,315. Motion seconded by Commissioner Channell. Motion carries with 5 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 recusal from Commissioner Funk.
Commissioner Funk returned at 6:10 pm and Commissioner Cullins recused herself and left the room.
Item 6Review of FY 15-16 Formal Grant Proposals
Question & Answer
TEACH, Inc.-Tulelake/Newell Family Resource Center $24,978
Carol Cullins, representative from TEACH, Inc., was present and gave a brief presentation on the need for the request. Ms. Cullins provided the Commission with a corrected Framework Implementation Plan and explained the changes. She stressed the past success of the program and stated this year, as of May, they had served 172 children and 131 parents from Modoc. General discussion followed regarding staff, trainings, bi-lingual needs, and continued collaboration with Modoc County Public Health.
Item 7 Approve/Disapprove TEACH, Inc.-Tulelake/Newell Family Resource Center
FY 15-16 $24,978
Commission commenced scoring of proposal. Chair Richert announced there was sufficient score to award. Motion made by Commissioner Funk to approve the TEACH, Inc.-Tulelake/Newell Family Resource Center FY 15-16 $24, 978. Motion seconded by Commissioner Crosby. Motion carries with 5 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 recusal from Commissioner Cullins.
Commissioner Cullins returned at 6:30 pm.
Presentations/Reports:
Commission Report:
No Commission reports.
Staff Report:
Ms. Hoy briefly discussed the work being completed on the CDE block grant that would allow for implementation of QRIS both regionally and within our County. She is looking forward to the First 5 California Impact program release, as it is anticipated it will support and expand upon the CDE block grant.
Correspondence:
No correspondence.
Fiscal
a)April
Ms. Hoy stated fiscal was in order.
Item 8Announcement of Next Public Hearing & Regular Meeting
Commission discussed the July meeting date as there may be schedule conflicts with July 4th falling the weekend before the meeting. General consensus was to cancel the meeting until their next regular meeting date in September if no action items were needed. Ms. Hoy will keep the Commission posted.
Date:July 8, 2015 (tentative)
Time5:30 p.m.
LocationEarly Head Start
Adjournment Time:6:40p.m.
Respectfully SubmittedChair Richert
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