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Approve the reappointment of Nicole Arocha to the Solano County Child Care Planning Council for the term of August 6, 2026 – August 5, 2028; and Approve the appointment of Susan Miller to the Solano County Child Care Planning Council for the term of October 27, 2026 – October 26, 2028
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
First 5 Solano recommends the Board of Supervisors:
Approve the reappointment of Nicole Arocha to the Solano County Child Care Planning Council for the term of August 6, 2026 – August 5, 2028; and
Approve the appointment of Susan Miller to the Solano County Child Care Planning Council for the term of October 27, 2026 – October 26, 2028.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Welfare and Institution code §10485 requires the Board of Supervisors and the County Superintendent of Schools to appoint the Child Care Planning Council’s (CCPC’s) membership. One half of the members are appointed by the Superintendent of Schools and the other half are appointed by the Board of Supervisors; the one additional member is appointed by concurrence. State law also requires that CCPC membership be distributed as follows: 20% consumers of child care services, 20% child care providers, 20% community representatives, 20% public agency representatives, and the remaining 20% from any of the above categories at the discretion of the Board and Superintendent of Schools.
Nicole Arocha has served on the Council in the category of child care provider since August 2024 and would continue to bring her experience as a Child Start, Inc., Regional Program Manager. Ms. Arocha has worked for Child Start for 20 years, providing leadership to Center Directors and field staff comprised of teachers, caregivers, and family advocates with responsibility for ensuring a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate Head Start program for families and children of diverse backgrounds. Ms. Arocha...
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