Discussion and possible action to approve the "Head Start/Early Head Start Refunding Application" for the 2017 - 2018 fiscal year in the amount of $9,970,410 (Federal Share) and $2,492,603 (Non-Federal Share) for a total amount of $12,463,013, with a 1.5% Cost of Living Adjustment for all Full Time staff.
Background:
The 2017 - 2018 Refunding application is for the fourth 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 303 staff.
Previous Court Action:
This item was previously approved by the Court May 23, 2017.