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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - April 3, 2002 E-09CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Approving the Application to Apply for Grant Funds for Additional Teacher Salaries for the Lodi LOOK Program Under the Youth and Family Enrichment Program Through the Human Services Agency of San Joaquin County MEETING DATE: April 3, 2002 PREPARED BY: Parks and Recreation Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the application to apply for grant funds for additional teacher salaries for the Lodi LOOK Program under the Youth and Family Enrichment Program through the Human Services Agency of San Joaquin County. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Parks and Recreation Department operates an after school enrichment program (Lodi LOOK) at Lawrence and Heritage schools funded through the Before and After School Learning and Safe Neighborhoods Partnership Program (B/ASLSNPP). The City was also recently awarded grant funds to operate a program at Washington School. Staff is currently working on the recertification packet to continue funding at Lawrence and Heritage schools for the next three years. A major component of the Lodi LOOK program is education. The B/ASLSNPP funds a total of 6 teachers to conduct the educational component for 140 students spread out over 4 school campuses: two at Lawrence for 40 students, two at Heritage for 60 students and two at Washington for 40 students. Because Heritage School is divided into 2 campuses (primary campus with 40 students and intermediate campus with 20 children), an additional teacher is needed at Heritage primary. The Washington School budget only allowed for 45 minutes of instruction with 15 minutes of prep time. This request will provide for one hour of instruction and 30 minutes of prep time, which is consistent with Lawrence and Heritage teachers_ In summation, the grant request will provide an additional teacher for Heritage School and provide 30 minutes of additional time for both the Washington School teachers. FUNDING: No cost to the City. $19,273 is being requested from Human Service Agency of San Joaquin County. faltz Roger Parks and Recreation Director RB:svb Prepared by Susan Bjork, Management Analyst cc: City Attorney f APPROVED: H. Dix n Flynn dity Manager 03/26!02 Application Form: Mini -Grants of $30,000 and under N A N u n N SEHL'ICE� 114 LNCY Applicant Agency: City of Lodi Parks and Recreation Dept. Date Name of Proposed Program: 2002/03 Lodi LOOK Extra Teachers for Heritage/Washington Schools Agency Address: 125 N. Stockton Street City Lodi State CA Zip 95240 Contact Person: Susan Bjork Email: sbjork@lodi.gov phone( 209) 333-6800 ext. 2452 Fax (209) 333-0162 Summary of Proposal Proposal Start Date July 1, 2002 Proposal End Date June 30, 2003 Category: (Check one) Youth x Family Adult Name of Lead Agency: Lodi Parks and Recreation Department NLNif�ni liierdttS hoo�rsDist :ct Lodi Public Library California Dept. of Education City of Lodi Transit Division Dept. of Ag Child Care Food Program Lodi Police Dept. SEE PROPOSAL FOR ADDITIONAL COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS Location where the proposedprogram will take place: Heritage and Washington Elementary Schools BriefdescriptionofProposedProgram After school programs that provide students with education and education enhancement opportunities. This proposal is for additional teachers to enhance the educational component Amount Requested from H.S.A. $19,273 Total Project Cost $360,873 Roger Baltz Director, Parks & Rec. Dept. Name of Chair, Board of Directors, or Authorized Representative Title Signature Date Proposed Budget Form: Mini -Grants of $30,000 and under NSA H I) M h S'GRVICES AGENCY Request to HSA I Match I Total Budget Employee Wages (itemize positions) L I. Teachers F -$17,690 2. Employment Taxes: Social Security Meidcare fadcral-FJnerrtployment l:rtsttranee State Unemployment Insurance Employee Benefits: Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays Health & Dental Insurance Retirement Insurance and Bonding: Workers' Compensation Insurance General Liability Insurance Auto Liability Insurance Equipment: New & Rental Depreciation & Maintenance Office Expenses: Rent Utilities Telephone Maintenance/Janitorial Supplies Postage Data Processing Accounting and Record Keeping Other Costs (identify) Travel $ 1,097 $ 256 $ 231 I TOTAL ANNUAL COST 1 $19,273 1 $314,600 1$360,873. Parks and Recreation Department The Benefzts are Endless Lodi Parks and Recreation Department 2002/03 Lodi LOOK Extra Teachers for Heritage and Washington Schools Budget Narrative This request is to augment the Lodi LOOK program, funded through the California Department of Education Before and After School Learning and Safe Neighborhoods Program, with additional teachers at Heritage and Washington elementary schools. The budget is to fund one teacher and additional teacher time from July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003 and is a follows: Salaries Teacher Salary 1.5 hrs/day x 244 days x $29/hr '/ hr x 244 days x $29 x 2 staff Benefits Social Security 6.2% Medicare 1.45% Unemployment 1.3% Totals 125 N. Stockton Street Lodi, CA 95240 Heritage Washington $10,614 $7,076 Total $17,690 $ 154 $ 102 $ 1,097 $ 658 $ 439 $ 256 $ 138 $ 92 $ 231 $11,564 $7,709 $19,273 Website: www.lodi.gov E -Mail: prdept@lodi.gov (209) 333-6742 FAX: (209) 333-0162 Parks and Recreation Department The Benefits are Endless Lodi Parks and Recreation Department 2002/03 Lodi LOOK Extra Teachers for Heritage and Washington Schools Program Description • Summary The Lodi Parks and Recreation Department has been funded, through the California Department of Education Before and After School Learning and Safe Neighborhoods Partnerships Program (BASLSNPB), to provide three after school programs (Lodi LOOK) at Washington Elementary, Heritage Elementary, and Lawrence Elementary schools. In summation, this request to for an additional teacher at Heritage School and an additional '12 hour per day for both teachers at Washington school to allow for adequate instruction and prep time. • Population being served Heritage Elementary School is located on the eastside of Lodi. 100% of the families at Heritage participate in the free or reduced meal program and the school qualifies for Title I. Currently, 60 students in grades Kindergarten through 6th participate in Lodi LOOK. Washington Elementary is centrally located in Lodi. 100% of the families at Washington participate in the free or reduced meal program and the school qualifies for Title I. This program is targeted to begin May 1, 2002 for 40 students. The population to be served at both school sites are children from low income families, and those families participating in the CalWORKS program. Additionally, children with low academic scores in reading, math, and language will also be served. 125 N. Stockton Street (209) 333-6742 Lodi, CA 95240 FAX: (209) 333-0162 Website: www.lodi.gov E -Mail: prdept@lodi.gov Parks and Recreation Department The Benefits are Endless Target Area for Program Delivery The target areas are children who attend Heritage Elementary and Washington Elementary schools. Heritage: after school hours the program utilizes three main areas: cafeteria, playground and two classrooms. Washington: after school hours the program will utilize the playground and two classrooms • Type of ProgramlService to be Provided Lodi LOOK's overall goal is to provide students a safe and supervised after school learning environment. There are two components to this program; Education and Education Enhancement. The goal of the Educational component is to improve students' academic skills through the use of materials that complement and reinforce the core curriculum. The goal of the Education Enhancement is to provide students recreational activities that serve as healthy alternatives to crime, juvenile delinquency, and wasted after school and off track time; to complement the Educational component by weaving academic enrichment into fun activities that entice students to learn; and to foster in students a sense of community development and responsibility. The funded teacher ratio at Heritage is 1:30 ratio with a recreation leader in the classroom for assistance. However, due to classroom reduction, each classroom at Heritage can only 125 N. Stockton Street (209) 333-6742 Lodi, CA 95240 FAX: (209) 333-0162 Website: www.lodi.gov E -Mail: prdept@lodi.gov Parks and Recreation Department The Benef is are Endless seat 20 students at a time. The ideal situation would be to have three teachers and three recreation leaders for 60 students, utilizing three separate classrooms. One teacher would instruct K -1st grades, the second teacher would instruct 2nd-3nd grades and the third teacher would instruct 4th -6th grades. The funded teacher ratio at Washington is 1:20 with two recreation staff in the classroom for assistance; however, the budget would only support a 45 minute instruction time with 15 minutes of prep time. The ideal situation would be for an hour of instruction time and 1/2 hour prep time for both teachers at Washington. Other collaborative agencies involved are as follows: Lodi Unified School District, Lodi Public Library, City of Lodi Transit Division, Lodi Police Department, 4-H, Lodi Interagency Networking Council (LINK), Council for Spanish Speaking, Eastside Improvement Committee, LUSD Adult Education, Kiwanis and Shriners Club, General Mills, Inc. and the Department of Agriculture Child Care Food Program. Type of Outcomes to be Achieved The following is a list of the Lodi LOOK expected outcomes: 2002/03 3% increase in average school SAT -9 percentiles in reading, language, and math. 5% decrease in discipline referrals. 2% increase in homework completion rates. 2% decrease in unexcused absences. 125 N. Stockton Street (209) 333-6742 Lodi, CA 95240 FAX: (209) 333-0162 Website: www.lodLgov E -Mail: prdept@lodi.gov Parks and Recreation Department The Benefits are Endless The collection of this data will be facilitated by the use of a computerized system currently being implemented as part of the Healthy Start Initiative that includes logs for attendance and discipline referrals. Applicant Agency Background The Parks and Recreation Department has been funded through the California Department of Education Before and After School Learning and Safe Neighborhoods Partnerships Program to provide programs at Lawrence and Heritage elementary schools since 1999. The Department was recently successful in obtaining additional funding for the program at Washington School. 125 N. Stockton Street (209) 333-6742 Lodi, CA 95240 FAX: (209) 333-0162 Website: www.lodi.gov F -Mail: prdept@lodi.gov Parks and Recreation Department The Benefits are Endless Lodi Parks and Recreation Department 2002 Lockeford Summer Camp Program Proposal Department Current Operating Budget The Parks and Recreation 2001/02 operating budget allocation is as follows: • Recreation Division $1,347,955.00 (of which $221,675.00 is grant funded) • Parks Division $1,570,942.00 Total $2,918,897.00 125 N. Stockton Street (209) 333-6742 Lodi, CA 95240 FAX: (209) 333-0162 Website: www.lodi.gov E -Mail: prdept@lodi.gov Lodi City Council Members: Philip A. Pennino, Mayor P.O. Box 3006 Lodi, CA 95241 Elected: November 6, 1990 Parks and Recreation Department The Benefrts are Endless Lodi Parks and Recreation Department 2002 Lockeford Summer Camp Program Roster of Governing Board Susan Hitchcock, Mayor Pro Tempore P.O. Box 3006 Lodi, CA 95241 Elected: November 3, 1998 Emily Howard P.O. Box 3006 Lodi, CA 95241 Elected: November 7, 2000 Keith Land P.O. Box 3006 Lodi, CA 95241 Elected: November 5, 1996 Alan S. Nakanishi P.O. Box 3006 Lodi, CA 95241 Elected: November 3, 1998 125 N. Stockton Street (209) 333-6742 Lodi, CA 95240 FAX: (209) 333-0162 Website: www.lodi.gov E -Mail: prdept@lodi.gov RESOLUTION NO. 2002-70 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR ADDITIONAL TEACHER SALARIES FOR THE LODI LOOK PROGRAM UNDER THE YOUTH AND FAMILY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM THROUGH THE HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY OF SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager to submit an application for grant funds for additional teacher salaries for the Lodi LOOK Program under the Youth and Family Enrichment Program through the Human Services Agency of San Joaquin County, Dated: April 3, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------ I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2002-70 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held April 3, 2002 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Howard, Land, Nakanishi, and Mayor Pennino NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None SUSAN J. 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