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a. Approve and authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign a zero cost agreement with the Salinas Union High School District to provide a variety of classes to CalWORKs customers and the community at the Department of Social Services 730 LaGuardia building in Salinas for the period of August 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; and
b. Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) additional amendments to this agreement that do not encompass payment and do not significantly change the scope of services.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign a zero cost agreement with the Salinas Union High School District to provide a variety of classes to CalWORKs customers and the community at the Department of Social Services 730 LaGuardia building in Salinas for the period of August 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; and
b. Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) additional amendments to this agreement that do not encompass payment and do not significantly change the scope of services.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
This agreement allows the Salinas Union High School District (SUHD) to use a room in a county facility to provide high school equivalency exam preparation, English as a second language (ESL) and citizenship classes to CalWORKs customers and the community. The lack of a high school diploma, English language skills, and/or computer skills are employment barriers that some of our CalWORKs customers face. SUHD, through its Salinas Adult School, is committed to teaching 21st century skills and providing support to adult students as they transition into new phases of education, employment, parenting, and community engagement.
The use of a room at the Social Services 730 La...
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