Title
Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Accept Grant Funds in the Amount of $18,790 from the California State Library's California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) English as a Second Language (ESL) Grant to fund an enhanced ESL program of the Project Literacy adult and family literacy service
Staffreport
COUNCIL PRIORITY
* Community Engagement and Outreach
* Community & Business Development
* Race and Equity Initiatives
SUMMARY
In November 2022, the San Leandro Public Library's Project Literacy applied for English as a Second Language (ESL) grant from the California State Library. On December 29, 2022, the Library was notified it was awarded $18,790 from California State Library's California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) in order to provide enhanced literacy services with a focus on ESL to the San Leandro community.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution to accept the CLLS ESL grant award for FY 2022-2023 totaling $18,790 and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents and appropriate the funds.
BACKGROUND
The California State Library's CLLS Grant has annually funded the San Leandro Public Library's Project Literacy since 1989. It is awarded based on a funding formula (Attachment B). It funds the library's efforts for adult and family literacy programs for English speakers.
The CLLS ESL grant will enhance Project Literacy's efforts by providing funding that can be used for adult literacy efforts, especially for people for which English is a second language.
Analysis
For FY 2022-2023, the award packet (Attachment C) provides $18,790 for Project Literacy to serve limited- and non-English speaking adult students, as well as adult students who wish to improve their English verbal communication and listening skills. Under the current CLLS grant, Project Literacy can only serve English-speaking adults who have at least one stated goal of improving their basic reading and/or writing skills and prospec...
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