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Approve a contract with Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District for up to $60,000 for the period of April 2, 2013 through June 30, 2014 to provide pre-kindergarten academy services in Fairfield; and Authorize the County Administrator to sign the contract and any future amendments within budgeted appropriations
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The First 5 Solano Children and Families Commission recommend the Board of Supervisors approve a contract with Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District for up to $60,000 for the period of April 2, 2013 through June 30, 2014 to provide pre-kindergarten academy services in Fairfield and authorize the County Administrator to sign the contract and any future amendments within budgeted appropriations.
SUMMARY:
In January 201, First 5 Solano Children and Families Commission released a competitive solicitation (Request for Applications (RFA) #2013-01) for the provision of pre-kindergarten academy services in Solano County. Pre-kindergarten academies have been funded by First 5 Solano for the last 6 years, and support First 5 Solano’s mission and strategic plan Result Area #8, “Children Have access to high quality early learning experiences in their community.” This round of pre-kindergarten academy sessions is designed to support school readiness and is targeted to entering kindergarteners who lack prior preschool experience. The contract for services outlined in this Board Agenda Item is with Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District to provide 6 pre-kindergarten academy sessions over the summer 2013.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding of up to $60,000 for the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District contract has been approved by the First 5 Solano Commission and is funded by "Proposition 10" tobacco tax revenues. There is no impact the County General Fund.
DISCUSSION:
First 5 Solano Children and Families Commissio...
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