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Approve the Solano Children’s Alliance membership appointment of Nicola Parr, Angelina Mackelvie, and Jamey Eells-Booth for the terms of November 3, 2020 to November 3, 2024; and Approve the appointment of alternates Lisa Eckhoff and Tara Ledesma for the terms of November 3, 2020 to November 3, 2024
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Published Notice Required? Yes_______ No ___X___
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
First 5 Solano/County Administrator’s Office recommends the Board of Supervisors approve the Solano Children’s Alliance membership appointment of Nicola Parr, Angelina Mackelvie, and Jamey Eells-Booth for the term of November 3, 2020 to November 3, 2024 and approve the appointments of alternates Lisa Eckhoff and Tara Ledesma for the term of November 3, 2020 to November 3, 2024.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The multidisciplinary Solano Children’s Alliance (SCA) was established in 1982 to advise and educate the Board of Supervisors on children’s issues. The Alliance consists of 20 voting members recommended by the Alliance Executive Committee and appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
This item brings forward the following appointments as recommended by the SCA Executive Committee:
• Appointment of Nicola Parr, Senior Director, Student Services & Education Options, to the membership category of Solano County Superintendent of Schools or Designee
• Appointment of Angelina Mackelvie, VOICES Solano Program Manager, VOICES/On the Move, to the membership category of Community Based Organization that Provides Services to Children and Families
• Appointment of Jamey Eells-Booth, Youth Services Coordinator, Solano Pride Center, to the membership category of Community Based Organization serving vulnerable communities
• Appointment of alternate Lisa Eckhoff, Senior Director, Early Learning, for category of Solano County Superintendent of Schools or Designee (alternate for Nicola Parr)
• Appointment of alternate Tara Ledesma, Director of Youth Services, On the Move, for category of Community Based Organization that Provides Services to Children and Families (alternate for Angela Mackelvie)
The proposed appointments are included in the Proposed Membership Roster (Attachment A).
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost associated with preparing this agenda item is nominal and absorbed by the Department’s FY2019/20 Adopted Budget. There is no financial impact for this decision; approval will assist the SCA to reach a quorum to conduct their business.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to appoint the applicants. However, this is not recommended as the applicants have been brought forward in accordance with the approved Bylaws, have demonstrated an interest in the welfare of children in Solano County, and are prepared to dedicate their time to the SCA.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The membership appointments and alternates have been reviewed and recommended by the Executive Committee of the SCA.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION