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Meeting Date:	05/23/2016
Refunding Application HS nd EHS
Submitted for:	Aliza Oliveros	Submitted By:	Aliza Oliveros
Department:	Head Start

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the "Head Start/Early Head Start Refunding Application" for the 2016 - 2017 fiscal year in the amount of $9,796,195 (Federal Share) and $2,449,050 (Non-Federal Share) for a total amount of $12,245,245, with a 1.5% Cost of Living Adjustment for all Full Time staff.

Background:

The 2016 - 2017 Refunding application is for the third year of a five year grant. The Head Start program serves 1,218 children between the ages of three and five, of low income families and the Early Head Start program serves 72 children between the ages of 1 month and three, of low income families. The Early Head Start program is a home-base and center-base program and serves pregnant women. Combined, the grants employ 280 staff.

Previous Court Action:

This item was previously approved by the Court May 26, 2015.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	903 and 909
Funding Source:	HS and EHS
Balance:	$12,245,243
Financial Impact:
100 % grant funds. No impact to the General Fund.

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RefundingApplication