To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Pamela Coleman, GCCARD Director
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RE: Approval of a request by GCCARD to enter a Delegate Contract between Genesee County and the Beecher Board of Education in an amount not to exceed $740,896.00
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
The Genesee County Community Action Resource Department (GCCARD) requests authorization from this committee to enter a Delegate Contract between Genesee County and the Beecher Board of Education in an amount not to exceed $740,896.00, with a recommendation of approval by the full Genesee County Board of Commissioners at their next regularly scheduled meeting.
BACKGROUND:
This Delegate Contract with the Beecher Board of Education is for the operation of an Early Head Start (EHS) program within the Beecher School District from July 01, 2025, through June 30, 2026. At least 60 infants, children, and pregnant individuals are to be enrolled in classroom services with additional services like Health, Social Services, Parent Involvement, Family Engagement, Nutrition, and Mental Health to be provided.
DISCUSSION:
The Beecher Board of Education shall operate an Early Head Start Program approved per Genesee County and the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families policies and procedures. Funds issued to the Delegate Agency for the operation of an EHS program shall not exceed $740,896.00 and the Delegate Agency, "shall obtain in-kind contributions in the amount of $185,224.00."
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There will be no impact on Human Resources.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Reimbursements for actual costs incurred to the Beecher Board of Education are to be paid from fund number 2801-698.10-801.004 in the amount of $727,245.00 in direct program costs and 2801-698.12-801.004 in the amount of $13,651.00 for Training and Technical Assistance. No General Fund appropriation is being requested.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There will be no impact on fac...
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