(4)AR 021610 Preschool Contract Amendment

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ITEM NO. 0 4 STAFF REPORT 0"o R^Tap DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2010 TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ' FROM: ROD FOSTER, CITY MANAGER PREPARED BY: BILL SMITH, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR SUBJECT: PRESCHOOL CONTRACT AMENDMENT RECOMMENDED ACTION It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution R-©%-10, approving the State of California Contract Amendment CSPP-9441 for the Early Childhood Education Division of the Community Services Department, for the fiscal year 2009-10. GOAL STATEMENT The proposed action will support the City's goal to continue to provide preschool services to Colton's families. BACKGROUND The City of Colton's preschool program is funded by a grant from the State of California, Department of Education. The State of California has notified the City of an amendment to the current preschool contract for fiscal year 2009-2010, especially in the "Funding Terms and Conditions" portion of the contract. ISSUES/ANALYSIS The "Funding Terms and Conditions" language has been amended, effective July 1, 2009 by the State Department of Education. Each contractor must adhere to any changes or requirements incorporated into the contract, in addition to all other applicable laws and regulations. A copy of "Amendment 01" to the preschool contract, CSPP-9441, is attached, with proposed changes noted, for reference. The changes relate to determining participant eligibility and required documentation, and are not expected to significantly impact services to our customers. FISCAL IMPACTS There is no financial impact to this proposed contract amendment.