HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 126-1989RESOLUTION NO. 126-89
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR LIBRARY
SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ACT GRANT FUNDS FROM
THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY (NEW READERS TAKING
THE LEAD)
WHEREAS, Congress, by enacting Public Law 84-597, as amended, has made
available funds in the form of formula grants for library services and
construction; and
WHEREAS, these funds may be used for books and other library materials,
library equipment, salaries and other operating expenses; and
WHEREAS, the South San Francisco Public Library has developed a project
entitled "N~w Readers Taking The Lead" which has two primary goals: to
provide further opportunities for new reader empowerment by establishing an
ongoing planning structure to provide opportunities for new readers to build
leadership skills and self-esteem as they produce learner-directed activities;
and to improve the effectiveness of California Literacy Campaign programs in
the Bay Area in serving their clients by increasing ongoing new reader
involvement in both local and regional planning of learner-directed activities.
WHEREAS, the State Library has encouraged seeking additional Library
Services and Construction Grant Act funds to continue to plan regional and
local activities to complement the 1989 Bay Area Adult Learner Conference;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South
San Francisco that the City Manager is hereby authorized to make application
for Library Services and Construction Grant funds in the amount of Nineteen
Thousand Do'lars ($19,000.00) to implement the program as set forth in Exhibit
"A" attached.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and
adopted by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a regular
meeting helc on the 13th day of September , 1989, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Souncilmembers Mark N. Addiego, Jack Drago, Richard A. Haffey,
Sus Nicolopulos, and Mayor Roberta Cerri Teglia
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EXHIBIT A TO RESOLUTION NO.. 126-89
Csliforni, St,re Library
Library Services end Construction Act
Titles I end
Fi~cml year 1989/90
Proj,
Application.
2. LSCA amount requested
ct title New Readers Takinq the Lead
12/88 LSCA 6 p !
$1g ,000
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Applicant jurisdiction South San Francisco.. Public Library (for BALit)
iepr~sentative Jeanne Goodrich 6. Phone. (415) 877-8521
CLSA System 8. Fiscal asent South San Francisco'Library
Disr:rict: Assembly 19th State Senate 8th
LSCA Proiram Activity Literacy Services
Clie~t population 4,000
Appl:'.cmrion contract Leslie Shelton
Patti cipant s:
A1 ama City Library
A1 ama County Library
Contr Costa County Library
Berke ey Public Library
Benec a Public Library
Haywa 'd Public Library
Liver Public Library
Liter~cy Volunteers of America
Oaklal~d Public Library
Mendo,:ino County Library
Menlo Park Public Library
Rouse llth
12. Total population
5.8 million
Matin County Library
San Francisco Public Library
San Mateo City Library
San Mateo County {East Pale Alto Library)
Santa Clara County Library
South San Francisco/Daly City Libraries
Sonoma County Library
Redwood City Public Library
Richmond Public Library
Napa City/County Library
Submit in FOUl copies, one eitb orilinel oiluoture.
Due by 5:00 pm, Jena 1, 1989, At:
California Stite Library
Library Development Services - LSCA
1001 Sixth Street, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95814-3324
15.
App~ice~c South San Francisco Public Library
12/88 LSCA 6 p 2
16. Project New Readers Taking the Lead
I?. Bud%et summary: LSCA
(1)
Other fdnds In-kind Torsi
(2)' (3) (4)
e. Ssleries 1400 0 7000 8400
b. I~terisls 500 0 200 700
c. Operation 17,100 0 1000 18,100
d. Equipnent 0 0 1000 1000
e. Indirect 0 0 0 0
f, TOTAL $19,000 0 $9,200 $28,200
18. Abs:ract, Complete iu this specs only. Ho leos them elite mime priut,
In March of 1989, BALit held the Bay Area Adult Learner Conference, which was
supported by LSCA Title I funds. The conference, a first for the state and nation, was
a great success not only as an event, but also as an empowering and motivating experience
for new readers. As a result, many of the new readers involved in planning the
conference expressed an interest in continuing as a formal new reader committee of BALit.
This proposal would provide for one full year of post-conference activity in which
to establish a solid base to ensure the full and ongoing involvement of new readers in
their programs and in planning joint events. There are two primary goals of the project.
One goal is to provide further opportunities for new reader empowerment by establishing
an ongoing planning structure which will provide opportunities for new readers to build
leadership ski21s and self-esteem as they produce learner-directed activities. The
second goal is to improve the effectiveness of CLC programs in the Bay Area in serving
their clients by increasing ongoing new reader involvement in both local and regional
planning of learner-directed activities.
This proposal would support activities through March 31, 1990. Expected outcomes
include the development of a formal organizational structure to involve new readers in
planning Bay Area wide activities and geographically organized regional events. In
addition to the experience gained in planning events, at least 30 active new readers will
receive leadership skills training through a series of three workshops. By March 31, 1990,
the Bay Area new reader planning committee will draft a long range plan and list specific
activities to conduct in the 1990/91CLC program year. A variety of staff training
activities are also planned to increase staff skills in working with new readers in
local programs.
The budget for this project supports a half-time position for a Learner Support
Consultant, some clerical support, and travel to meetings. Funds will help underwrite
the costs to produce a Bay Area wide newsletter as well as flyers, stationery and
reports. Funds are also designated for four regional planning groups to use to hold
at least one joint event in their region.
The structure for learner involvement and their resulting activities can serve as
a model for other interested literacy groups in the state. The level of learner
involvement locally and statewide is expected to increase significantly as a result of
this project.
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