CITY OF SAN ANTONIO
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE COUNCIL COMMITTEE
INTERDEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Sheryl Sculley, City Manager
FROM: Melody Woosley, Director, Department of Human Services (DHS)
COPIES TO: Educational Excellence Committee; Gloria Hurtado, Assistant City
Manager; Richard Keith, Interim Assistant Director, DHS; Mikel
Brightman, Head Start Administrator, DHS; File
SUBJECT: Head Start Briefing and Approval Items
DATE: April 15, 2014
SUMMARY:
This item requests approval to submit a 2014-2015 Head Start Grant application amendment, 2013-2014 Self-Assessment Report, and provides information on program and fiscal activities for the month of February.
BACKGROUND:
On February 25, 2014, the City received notification from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of available funding in the amount of $22,090,151 for the period of February 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015. This funding amount includes the reinstatement of the 5.27 percent sequestration reduction in funds received at the beginning of the grant period and a cost of living adjustment. Funds will provide for an increase in the number of children served during the 2014-2015 School Year, from 2,861 to 3,020, and associated operational costs. The amended application is due to HHS on April 25, 2014.
The Head Start Program conducted the 2013-2014 annual Self Assessment January - February 2014. Over 60 Policy Council, City and Service Provider staff, and community stakeholders participated in the process. The final report includes strengths, findings, and associated improvement plans.
The Head Start Policy Council approved the 2014 - 2015 Head Start Grant application amendment and Self Assessment at their April 8, 2014 meeting.
As required by the Head Start Act, the Head Start program is required to share information regarding monthly Head Start activities and fiscal ...
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