Discussion and possible action to accept the Texas School Ready Comprehensive grant, effective August 1, 2017 through September 30, 2019, from the Children's Learning Institute of the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in the amount of One hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Dollars ($168,920); Post and fill the two slots associated with this grant for a term of 220 days for each grant year and exempt the grant employees from accrual of annual leave; and authorizing the County Judge, as the County's Executive Officer to act as the Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County's participation in the Texas School Ready Grant.
Issue: Webb County has been accepted as a grantee for the Texas School Ready Comprehensive grant.
Solution: Accept the Texas School Ready Comprehensive grant.
Result: The community of Webb County will not be denied participation in the Texas School Ready project.
Background:
Texas School Ready grant provides a comprehensive preschool teacher training program combining a research-based, state-adopted curriculum with ongoing professional development and progress monitoring tools. The goal of this program is to help children be better prepared for school.
Previous Court Action:
The Court approved the grant application on 6/12/2017.