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San Diego County Child Care and Development Planning Council

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AGENDA SDCOE Feb. 12, 2018 6401 Linda Vista Rd., JRRTC Comm Labs 9:15 – 11:45 a.m. San Diego, CA 92111 8:45 Council Networking Opportunity 9:15 Introductions 9:20 Public Comment 9:35 Consent Calendar – Action Items (provided in the Agenda Packet) These items are routine in nature and are usually approved by a single vote. Any member of the committee may request an item be pulled from the consent agenda for further discussion.

2018 Calendar Approval of Minutes: Planning Council — Jan. 8; Executive Committee — Oct. 23, Needs Assessment — April 10, Public Policy — Oct. 25

Items Pulled from Consent Calendar – 9:40 Reports from Community Partners County of San Diego – Patty Baker Community Care Licensing – Jane Cong-Huyen First 5 Commission – Alethea Arguilez County Office of Education – Lucia Garay YMCA-Childcare Resource Service – Kim McDougal 10:00 Council Business – Action Items

1. Thank You Letters to Legislators

2. League of Women Voters collaboration on April 25 event

3. Recommendation to support increased subsidized child care slots in San Diego

County

10:15 Public Hearing (AB212) 10:30 Council Business – Information Items

4. Thank You Letter to Assemblymember Maienschein

5. Collaboration with Family Child Care Centers (FCC) for Leadership Events (Strategic

Plan 5.2)

6. Confirm Committee Membership and Attendance Responsibilities


If you are planning to attend and need special accommodations, please call Virginia Hartnett at (858) 292.3727 at least three days prior to the

meeting. *Members of the public may address the Planning Council on any subject within the Planning Council’s jurisdiction that is not an item on this

agenda. Each speaker’s presentation will be limited to 3 minutes and may not relate to pending litigation. Due to time constraints, we are sometimes unable to have time at the end of the meeting for sharing and announcements. If you have information you wish to share, it is suggested that you bring it in writing or

a handout for distribution.

11:40 Issues for Future Discussion, Presentations & Agenda Items, Announcements, and Evaluations

11:45 Adjourn to Planning Council meeting on February 12, 2018 at 9:15 a.m. – SDCOE, JRRTC Comm Lab 1-4 (6401 Linda Vista Rd., San Diego, CA 92111)

Our Vision: Every family throughout San Diego County has access

to quality Early Childhood Education and Care.


Planning Council & Committees - 2018 Calendar and Meeting Rooms Updated 9/20/17

January February March April May June July August September October November December

Planning Council 9:00-11:45 am

2nd Mon.

8 Comm Labs 1-4

12 Comm Labs 1-4

12 Comm Labs 1-4

9 Comm Labs 1-4

14 Comm Labs 1-4

11 Comm Labs 1-4

NM NM10

Comm Labs 1-4

8 Comm Labs 1-4

NM NM

Executive Comm 9:00-11:00 am

4th Mon.22 (JR-208) 26 (JR-208) 26 (JR-208) 23 (JR-208) 21 (JR-208) 25 (JR-208) 23 (JR-208) 27 (JR-208) 24 (JR-208) 22 (JR-208) TBD TBD

Needs Assessment 12:00-1:30 pm

2nd Mon.8 (307) 12 (JR-208) 12 (JR-208) 9 (JR-208) 14 (JR-208) NM NM NM 10 (JR-208) NM NM NM

Public Policy 10 a.m. to noon

3rd Mon.

31 (304)2 to 4 p.m.

21 (JR-208)2 to 4 p.m.

21 (307)2 to 4 p.m.

16 (JR-208) 21 (307) NM NM 20 (JR-209) 17 (JR-209) 15 (JR-209) NM NM

LOCATIONS

All Numbered Rooms are at SDCOE, 6401 Linda Vista Drive NOTES

JR = Joseph Rindone Center @ SDCOE All Meeting dates & spaces are subject to change

Annex B = @ SDCOE NM = No meeting

Annex C = @ SDCOE Alternative Schedule

YMCA-CRS = 3333 Camino del Rio South, Conference Room 400 TBD = To Be Determined

YMCA HQ = 3708 Ruffin Rd.

CCL= Community Care Licensing, 7575 Metropolitan Dr.

SCREC = 800 National City Blvd.

Legislative

Lunch TBD 2018

Annual CDE

Tasks

Membership January Priorities 5/30/2018

Special

Event Spring 2018

Priority

Hearing

3/12/18 and

4/9/18

VTTF due

Nov. 15, 2018

October

Director

Workshop TBD

AB 212 due

July 20

April LPC Self-

Evaluation

November

Chernofsky

Award Spring 2019

VTTF due

May 15

April Annual Report November

Annual LPC

Events





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Minutes SDCOE January 8, 2018 6401 Linda Vista Rd., JRRTC Com Lab 9:15 – 11:45 a.m. San Diego, CA 92111 Attendance: P. Adler, D. Boles, J. Buberl, B. Harris, R. Hilliard, K. Hilliard Taa, K. Kobzeff, S. Lynn, R. Michelson, V. Partida, A. Puentes, A. Ramirez, R. Richardson, J. Ryan, D. Sheppard, L. Sherman, M. Soltero, L. Varela-Reed, R. Villarespe, H. Turay, D. Williams, J. Ziegeler. Ex-officio: L. Garay, K. McDougal, P. Baker. Visitors: L. Castañeda (SDUSD), M. Vela (SDUSD), V. Voss (SDUSD), S. Villareal (SDCCD), C. Mendoza (CLM Consulting), E. Franco (CDA), N. Maldonado, C. Shelton (CCL), R. Layton (EES).

Meeting started at 9:15 a.m. Public Comment None Consent Calendar – Action Items (provided in the Agenda Packet) These items are routine in nature and are usually approved by a single vote. Any member of the committee may request an item be pulled from the consent agenda for further discussion.

2018 Calendar Approval of Minutes: Planning Council – 10/9/17; Executive Committee – 9/25/17, Public Policy 9/20/17

M. Soltero motioned to approve the minutes as presented and S. Lynn seconded the motion, all other members in attendance at this time were in favor (P. Adler, D. Boles, J. Buberl, B. Harris, R. Hilliard, K. Hilliard Taa, K. Kobzeff, S. Lynn, R. Michelson, V. Partida, A. Puentes, A. Ramirez, R. Richardson, J. Ryan, D. Sheppard, L. Sherman, M. Soltero, L. Varela-Reed, R. Villarespe, H. Turay, D. Williams, J. Ziegeler).

Items Pulled from Consent Calendar – None Reports from Community Partners County of San Diego – Per P. Baker, there are no reports Community Care Licensing – C. Shelton shared that Fallbrook and part of Oceanside have been moved to Riverside Community Licensing. Current licensing program analysts have been assigned to new zip codes based on territory. Can’t ask the applicant until a job offer is made.

First 5 Commission –No report County Office of Education – L. Garay shared that G. Hartnett has retired. The position for LPC Coordinator has been posted. J. Patton has accepted a new position at City College. Nora Leyva will support the LPC. Contact Lucia Garay for questions about CTKS. Emily Vue is processing CTKS paperwork. Paperwork can be submitted to Ginger’s email.





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CSPP Quality BG for 17-18 – L. Garay shared that the application was received at the end of November. Application was mailed to CDE on Jan. 5, 2018. The CSPP Block Grant will operate the same way it has for the past years. I/T BG was received in Dec. The application will be due towards the end of Jan. Both applications were sent to the consortium. The consortiums are composed of five different members from different agency types. IHE: Brandman University used to represent IHE. CDE notified that they prefer public IHE, preferable those who have a CDE contract. The Consortium looks at CSPP BG, I/T, Impact, and Impact Hub. Impact Hub from F5: Funds allotted to different hubs in the state; SD money has been allocated to do outreach to private child care providers. Private providers can contact Tara Ryan to explore options to participate in QPI.

YMCA-Childcare Resource Service – K. McDougal shared that the County of San Diego Child Welfare Services Department has decided to participate in the Emergency Child Care Bridge Program for Foster Children. This program will provide emergency child care vouchers for caregivers taking in foster children, create a Child Care Navigator position at the R&R to help families find child care placement, and provide trauma-informed training for providers involved in the Bridge Program.

Council Business – Action Items

1. Strategic Plan Mid-Year Review – The Council reviewed items in the table of actions

and goals, and updated the document showing achievements and remaining tasks for

2017-18. B. Harris motioned to approve and K. Kobzeff seconded the motion, H. Turay

abstained, all other members in attendance were in favor (P. Adler, D. Boles, J. Buberl, B.

Harris, R. Hilliard, K. Hilliard Taa, K. Kobzeff, S. Lynn, R. Michelson, V. Partida, A. Puentes, A.

Ramirez, R. Richardson, J. Ryan, D. Sheppard, L. Sherman, M. Soltero, L. Varela-Reed, R.

Villarespe, H. Turay, D. Williams, J. Ziegeler).

10:30 Council Business – Information Items

2. AB377 Ad hoc Committee updates – R. Richardson provided an overview of the bill,

and shared that it is a five-year pilot project that allows county to create individualized

subsidized plans for child care. Three-step process: 1) assess the need 2) write a plan 3)

execute the plan. No funds were allotted for administrative costs related to the pilot. The

Ad hoc Committee’ first meeting was held on Nov. 29. The committee conducted its initial

analysis of the bill. L. Garay has scheduled meetings with contractors in the county. R.

Richardson does not see a need for the Ad Hoc to continue meeting until L. Garay has

scheduled her meetings with the contractors. L. Garay shared that CDE and the governor






have agreed to hold monthly meetings to streamline administrative pieces of the approval

process. Representatives from each Early Education department has been in attendance.

The first meeting was held in early Jan. In Feb., they will set the priorities and overarching

goals. Their current work is based on hypotheses, not data. The plan will be adjusted once

the study has been completed to reflect the data. All contractors are invited to participate

but it is not required. Rate increases have been addressed by multiple counties. It is a

possibility that flexibilities might increase enrollment and there might be no remaining

balance for rate increases. The plan can be amended once a year at CDE. The plan will be

sent to the Ad Hoc, then shared with the LPC for approval. It then needs to be approved by

the County Board of Supervisors and finally, it is sent to CDE. CDE has 30 days to respond.

To meet the deadline, the plan needs to be signed by the board of supervisors by May or by

July. CDE issues child development contracts in July, with an amendment period in

Sept/Oct. R. Richardson stressed the importance of taking into account all providers; some

have a large balance at the end of the year, while others spend their entire contract

amount. If your agency does not expect to spend all their allotted contract, please share

this information to explore the option to transfer funds to an agency in need. If you have a

balance and have questions about the transfer process (VTTF), contact L. Garay.

Allocations occur in counties where children are served.

3. AB212 Ad hoc Committee updates – M. Soltero shared that a survey was sent to Title

V programs. Data was collected in beginning of Dec. Data will be analyzed in Jan.

Recommendations will be shared with the Executive Committee prior to the Feb. LPC

meeting.

4. Public Policy Committee Report – No report.

5. Charlene Tressler Memorial Scholarship Application – R. Richardson shared

information about the application. A flier has been included in packet. Scholarship for San

Diego County preschool teachers completing courses in Early Education qualify to apply for

the scholarship. Money can be used to cover any type of educational expenses.

6. Early Years Conference- Feb. 23-24, 2018

L. Garay shared that registration for the Early Years Conference is now open. The roster of

presenters, vendors and sponsors is now complete. The conference will have sessions for






infant/toddler, preschool, and kinder teachers; as well as for family child care providers. N.

Leyva shared that all sessions will be held in English. D. Bowles shared that they have

presentations in Spanish. Members asked if there will be interpreters available. L. Garay

said SDCOE would explore the idea of having interpreters for the 2019 conference.

Issues for Future Discussion, Presentations & Agenda Items, Announcements, and Evaluations

Public Comment R. Michelson shared information about upcoming CHAD Program Orientation on Jan. 27 at Mesa College. Contact him for more information.

D. Bowles shared information about Preventive Health and Safety Course. Staff who are interested in taking 8-hour training can be trained for free. Training is available in Spanish and English.

Adjourn to Planning Council meeting on February 12, 2018 at 9:15 a.m. – SDCOE, JRRTC Comm Lab 1-4 (6401 Linda Vista Rd., San Diego, CA 92111)

Meeting adjourned at 10:21 a.m.

Our Vision: Every family throughout San Diego County has access

to quality Early Childhood Education and Care.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special accommodations to participate, please contact LPC Staff by calling 858.292.3727 at least 48 hours in advance.


EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

Minutes-DRAFT SDCOE

October 23, 2017 6401 Linda Vista Road, JRRTC Room 208 9 – 11:00 a.m. San Diego, CA 92111 Attendance: P. Adler, D. Boles, J. Buberl, J. Ryan, D. Sheppard, and M. Soltero; Ex-Officio: P. Baker, L. Garay, and K. McDougal; Staff: V. Hartnett and J. Patton The meeting was called to order at 9:05 am. Review of Minutes–9/25/17 Executive Committee

• All members were in favor of the approval of the September 25th Executive Committee Meeting minutes (P. Adler, D. Boles, J. Buberl, J. Ryan, D. Sheppard, and M. Soltero).

Calendar–2018 meeting dates Public Comment – P. Adler shared the STEM event, which is a free event that will have experts in the field from across the country. V. Hartnett shared that she will be retiring in December, but will plan ahead for the January Planning Council Meeting and will also carry out the new member orientation taking place on November 28th. She also shared that the Planning Council of Santa Cruz has changed their name to the Childhood Advisory Council L. Garay also shared that the QPI website will be going live soon. Action Items:

1. No action items. Discussion:

1. Strategic Plan Mid-Year Review

• Discussion: For goal 1, objective 1.5 members agreed to add AB377 and AB60 because they align and support the overall objective. Members also discussed updating the strategic plan at the March Executive Committee Meeting and to have planning council members write down goals and actions at the January Planning Council Meeting. There was also further discussion on adding an additional column to the strategic plan to keep track of yearly progress and efforts. Members also talked about have documentation to support the actions that have been taken and to document the goals that have been achieved. At the January Executive meeting members discussed mapping out what is going to be accomplished in 2018, 2019, and 2020 and how the Council and the Executive Committee will remain accountable for completing these actions. Members want to review the strategic plan in January to see what was done in 2017 and make any needed adjustments if necessary. At this point Executive Committee members will decided if this item will go to the full Planning Council as an action or discussion item.

2. Attendance Sign-in and Voting Card Process Change a. Discussion: Present members discussed a new sign-in process. Suggestions were made to pull the

sign-in sheet after all action items have been voted on or to highlight the names of the members who were not present when quorum was established. Members also threw around the concept of informing council members to arrive on time, before the action items have started in order to keep their voting rights for the present meeting. Members agreed that sticking to the times on the agendas was helpful and key for staying on track. Members suggested asking other Planning Councils what their sign-in process is like. After much discussion, members agreed to collect additional

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information pertaining to the current sign-in process and determine if any procedural changes need to be made at a later date.

3. AB212 Ad hoc Committee—Michelle Soltero shared that the ad-hoc committee is in the process of refining the survey questions. She shared that a survey will be sent out to all state funded programs in San Diego, even to those who do not participate in AB 212. Questions will be geared around how the current program is working, is it helpful, and to ask those individuals who don’t participate, why? The ad-hoc committee has met twice so far and moving forward M. Soltero suggesting having something stating the actions that were mandated by the Planning Council. The survey will be sent to the 48 CSPP contractors, the state preschool directors list serve, CPIN directory, and YMCA participants.

4. AB377 Ad hoc Committee—Lucia Garay Approved by Governor 10/12/17 Signing Message: Although I am signing [AB 377}. … the process for developing and approving individualized plans needs to be streamlined. Additionally, counties need to ensure that CalWORKs families in Stage 1 child care are not inadvertently disadvantaged when crafting these plans. Thus, I am directing my administration to work with the [CDE] and the specific counties named in these bills to implement whatever administrative of statutory changes are needed to reduce the bureaucratic burden that has become all too commonplace in the development and oversight of these plans. Changes should be expedited so that counties can proceed with the business of serving families in the most appropriate and efficient manner possible. Our programs in this area have become overly complicated and bureaucratic. We can and should establish a more efficient and flexible system for our partners.

• Discussion: The final draft language has now been received and the ad-hoc committee will meet to go over the bill. No meeting date has been set yet, but there is no funding to do the actual work. A study will be done every year of the pilot program to ensure that there is a steady increase in children served over the progression of the pilot program. L. Garay noted that contractors who do not participate at the start of the pilot, will not be able to participate later on down the line. However, programs who do decide to participate in the pilot program are allowed to withdraw.

5. Public Policy report—Debbie Boles, no update.

Committee and Work Plan Updates:

• Public Policy Committee—Next Meeting is 10/25/17

• AB212 Ad hoc Committee—Next Meeting is 11/1/17

• AB377 Ad hoc Committee—TBD

• New Member Orientation—11/28/17

• Planning Council—Next Meeting is 1/8/18

• Needs Assessment Committee—Next Meeting is 1/8/18

• Other Reports Other Business/Committee Comments Meeting adjourned at 10:55 am. Future Agendas:

• Review and make possible adjustments to the strategic plan (January, Executive)

Next Executive Committee meeting on January 22, 2018 at 9:00 am, SDCOE, 4601 Linda Vista Road, JRRTC Room 208,

San Diego, CA 92111

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San Diego County Child Care and Development Planning Council 6401 Linda Vista Road, Room 315 San Diego CA 92111 858. 292.3727


Needs Assessment Committee MINUTES DRAFT SDCOE Room 208 April 10, 2017 6401 Linda Vista Rd 11:47 to 1:18 pm San Diego, CA 92111 Attendance: J. Ryan, J. Childs, J. Frazier, B. Harris, M. Soltero, D. Williams. A. Ramirez Excused: Staff: V. Hartnett Absent: D. Blaha, S. Lynn, A. Zeitz Guest: M. Romero, T. Lora Ex Oficio: M. Gee

Public Comment- None Announcements- None Review of Committee Minutes – February 13, 2017 one change for meeting attendance- M. Forms to M. Gee; B. Harris (m), M. Soltero (s) for approval with changes. Approved unanimously.

Action Items 1. Zip Code Letter- Letter to CDE was reviewed and edited. M. Soltero (m), B. Harris (s) to

approve the revised letter for submission to Executive Committee for final approval. Approved unanimously. a. Strategic Plan- Updated to reflect timeline and language update. B. Harris (m), A.

Ramirez (s) approve plan with recommendations. Approved unanimously. i. Objective 2.1 Committee meets 7 times a year to review information. Data used

to inform priority determination is received 3rd quarter of the fiscal year. 1. Two public hearings are held to approve zip code priorities

a. First at full Council level March b. Second at Committee level one week later

2. The Needs Assessment report is brought to approval to the full Council in April

ii. Objective 2.3 Committee meets 7 times a year to review information. Data used to inform priority determination is received by 3rd quarter of the fiscal year.

Discussion Items 1. AB 377 Needs Assessment- Samples from Alameda and Santa Clara counties were reviewed

and discussed. If passed, AB 377 would require a comprehensive needs assessment but no additional funds would be given.

2. Minutes and Agendas- Minutes and agenda process discussed. a. Committee members will be assigned to, or will volunteer to take minutes. b. Minutes submitted via email to Committee chairs and SDCOE staff one week after the

meeting is completed. c. SDCOE staff will provide revised minutes and agenda to Committee Chairs the

Wednesday before packets are sent out.

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d. Committee chairs will confirm minutes and agenda items the Monday before packets are sent out.

Future Agenda Items: Discussion- AIR data Adjourn to Needs Assessment Committee meeting on May 8, 2017 beginning at 11:45 a.m. and located at the SDCOE, JRRTC Room 209, 6401 Linda Vista Rd. San Diego, CA 92111.

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Public Policy Meeting MINUTES DRAFT YMCA CRS October 25, 2017 3333 Camino del Rio S. 1:40pm-3:28pm San Diego, CA 92108 Attendees: R. Richardson, J. Buberl, P. Adler, D. Boles, and K. Owen. Absent: A. Arguilez and D. Mulz. Guests: E. Franco, C. Ochiqui, and R. Rushton.

• Approval Meeting Minutes o Minutes approved as written no changes.

1st motion by R. Richardson; 2nd motion by J. Buberl; In Favor: Five; Oppose: None; Abstain: None

• Public Comment

o P. Adler reminded the committee about the STEM event on Friday 10/27 at the Library. o R. Rushton introduced himself. He is the CFO of Vista Hill Foundation. Vista Hill Foundation serves

children difference ages across San Diego County through different sources of funding.

• Legislative Luncheon

o K. Owen shared the results from the Legislative Lunch activity that her students compiled. The purpose was to share the activity results with all attendees, the Blue Ribbon Committee, and Legislators.

o Committee agreed that these results should be attached to an introduction letter. C. Ochiqui proposed to pick four main topics to highlight in the introduction letter and volunteered to draft the introduction letter with the help of K. Owen and J. Buberl.

o C. Ochiqui stated she will email the draft letter to the LPC Coordinator by 11/9. o Committee agreed to have a Legislative Lunch Ad Hoc Committee Meeting on 11/15 at 2pm at the

YMCA CRS office to review the introduction letter and have a final copy to be included to the 1/8/18 Planning Council Meeting Agenda Packet for approval. Once the Planning Council approves the letter it will be mailed out to all Legislative Lunch attendees, local legislators, and the Blue Ribbon Commissioners.

• Legislative Lunch Evaluations

o D. Boles reported that this year’s Legislative Lunch scoring for the guest speaker presentation- Assemblymember and Blue Ribbon Commissioner B. Maienschein- was low. The feedback was that Assemblymember Maienschein’s presentation was short and there was no time for a Q&A panel.

o Committee agreed to make sure the guest speaker is able to stay for a Q&A session next year.

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• Legislative Bills and State Budget

o D. Boles stated that many child care bills were signed this year compared to other years. Some of the

2017-18 signed bills include:

▪ AB 377 ▪ AB 1106 ▪ Emergency Child Care Bridge Program (foster children) ▪ Augmentation to Regional Market Rate (RMR) ▪ Increases to State Reimbursement Rate (SRR) ▪ 12 month eligibility- continuity of child care services

o R. Richardson stated that he is currently working on scheduling the first Ad Hoc Committee meeting for

AB 377. The purpose of this Ad Hoc meeting will be to review the bill and come up with an analysis to be

presented at the next Planning Council meeting on 1/8/18. He also recommended to have a town

hall/open hearing meeting where stakeholders and contractors can share their input and ideas about

the pilot project. R. Richardson reported that AB 377 doesn’t provide any additional funds to San Diego

County for this pilot project.

• Future Agenda Items for next Public Policy Meeting

o New legislation session and bills

o Legislative Lunch Topic for next year

o Review LPC Public Policy Platform (update connection to other platform language)

▪ D. Boles will ask the LPC Coordinator to attach the most current First 5 Association and CA

Child Care Coordinators Association Public Policy Platforms to the January’s Public Policy

Meeting Agenda Packet.

• Agenda Items for Legislative Lunch Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

o Review introduction letter and letter attachment(s)

January --, 2018 The Honorable [Insert name here] [Assemblymember or Senatemember, [District #] District P.O. Box [#] Sacramento, CA 94249-0077 Re: San Diego County Child Care and Development Planning Council (SDCCDPC) Legislative Luncheon Dear [Insert name here]: The SDCCCDPC’s Legislative Luncheon which was held on September 22, 2017, where participants were briefed on the work being done by Speaker Anthony Rendon’s Blue Ribbon Commission (BRC) on Early Childhood Education (ECE). The Planning Council plans, advises, and collaborates to strengthen child care and development services. The goal of the luncheon was to invite ECE leaders in San Diego to discuss the most important issues facing our organizations and share these in an effort to be a resource to you and the Commission. Given the significance of early brain development in children ages 0-5, it is important the BRC focus on improving current ECE program delivery issues to maximize our impact on California’s children. We have compiled a list of general concerns and themes for your consideration.

• Access - Provide avenues to consider the high cost of living in San Diego, increase income ceiling for parents based on local minimum wage increases, allow for the identification of poverty areas within higher income communities, and include additional childhood traumatic experiences (child is victim of human trafficking, witness to violence, or has a parent who is incarcerated or mentally unstable) to qualify for full-day services.

• Funding - Increase funds for additional preschool slots and infant programs, higher education faculty development, and create flexibility within California Department of Education (CDE) funds to modify contracts to meet local community needs.

• Administration - Advocate for tiered reimbursement for quality programs, modify age requirements for programs to serve younger children within CSPP and CCTR funding streams, invest in the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS), reform and align Community Care Licensing (CCL) and QRIS, promote gradual improvement instead of enforcing punitive compliance.

• Personnel - Invest in the recruitment of qualified teachers through competitive wages, internship programs, and professional development opportunities.

We wholeheartedly support the work of the Blue Ribbon Commission and are committed to being a resource to you in San Diego as they develop a strategic plan to address early childhood education across the state. Thank you for your commitment to early childhood education and California’s children. Sincerely, David Sheppard, Council Chair [email protected] 619-628-8690

San Diego County Child Care and Development Planning Council Strategic Planning 2016-2020

Ref: County Contract #519835 Exhibit A: Performance Work Statement Ref: Education Code, Section 8499.5, to include specific expanded mandates for Local Child Care Planning Councils (LPCs) (8499.5 (a) through (e) CBOS- County Board of Supervisors CSOS- County Superintendent of Schools Page 1 01/22/2018

Priority Area One: Advise, Educate and Promote

Goal 1: To promote the understanding and improvement of quality in Early Childhood Education and Care Programs for all San Diego County children.

Objective 1.1: During each Legislative session, review and provide recommendations to the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Supervisors on federal, state and local legislation related to early care and education.

Mandate and/or Contract: The Planning Council advises the County Board of Supervisors and County Superintendent of Schools on child care and development policy and funding issues pursuant to AB 1542 and Education Code 8499.3 through 8499.7.

Action: Council reviews legislation and makes a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors and County Superintendent of Schools

Committee and Timeline: Public Policy Ongoing

2017 Completion Progress: Committee agendas reflect the action

Objective 1.2: Annually, convene a Legislative event to provide information to, and educate, policy makers and the community at large on issues related to early care and education

Mandate and/or Contract: Goal 3.2 Outreach activities

Action: Hold annual Legislative Breakfast (or Lunch) event, inviting policy makers and the community at large

Committee and Timeline: Public Policy Annually beginning Fall 2017

2017 Completion Date: 9/22/17

Objective 1.3: Invite local Legislators to attend planning council meetings in order to gain information on issues related to early care and education

Mandate and/or Contract: Goal 3.2 Outreach activities

Action: Invite local Legislators to attend planning council meetings related to early care and education

Committee/ Work Group and Timeline: Staff Ongoing

2017 Completion Date: Monthly, added to listserv; Committee agendas reflect the action

Objective 1.4: Disseminate information to council members and the community at large on current legislation, public policy and other topics related to early childhood

Mandate and/or Contract:

Action: Provide legislative and policy information to council and community members

Committee/ Work Group and Timeline: Staff Ongoing

2017 Completion Progress: Committee agendas reflect the action



Objective 1.5: Through annual communication, actively support sufficient funding for child care and development services so that the Early Childhood Education and Care community can provide quality programs. Inform and educate San Diego County Board of Supervisors and County Superintendent of Schools on the impact of current eligibility requirements that create barriers to accessibility

Mandate and/or Contract: The Planning Council advises the County Board of Supervisors and County Superintendent of Schools on child care and development policy and funding issues pursuant to AB 1542 and Education Code 8499.3 through 8499.7

Action: Actively support sufficient funding for child care and development services

Committee/ Work Group and Timeline: Executive Annually

2017 Completion Date: LPC Support-Advisory letters were sent to County Board of Supervisors and County Superintendent of Schools during the legislative cycle.

Objective 1.6: Promote and recognize a local professional in Early Care and Education for his or her leadership in San Diego County.

Mandate and/or Contract: Goal 3.2 Outreach activities Goal 3.2 Public input

Action: Sponsor the Barbara Chernofsky Leadership Award event May 2017 TBD 2019 TBD 2021

Committee/Work Group/ and Timeline Ad hoc committee under Executive Committee, in alternating years beginning 2016-17

2017 Completion Date: May 2017

Priority Area One: Advise, Educate and Promote



Priority Area Two: Assess Needs and Set Priorities

Goal 2: To assess and identify local child care needs and priorities

Objective 2.1: Annually determine zip code priorities and review for the distribution of federal, state and local child care funds

Mandate and/or Contract: Ed Code 8499.5 (b) and Goal 3.7 “Local Priorities” submit to CBOS and CSOS for approval prior to CDE Goal 3.2 Public input Goal 3.4 Periodic review of funded childcare programs to determine if identified priorities are being met.

Action: Collect data and apply the CDE formula to calculate early education program funding priorities for the county, by zip code Review priorities for the distribution of federal, state and local child care funds

Committee and Timeline: Needs Assessment Annually by April 30 Executive, annually by May 30

2017 Completion Date: Spring 2017 Zip Code Priority report was completed

Objective 2.2: Seek community partners to collaborate on developing a comprehensive needs assessment that is broad in scope and meets the needs of San Diego County

Mandate and/or Contract: Goal 3.5 Establish collaboration that meet local child care needs

Action: Identify community partners and invite to collaborate in the needs assessment process

Committee and Timeline: Needs Assessment Annually

2017 Completion Progress: Committee meeting on Jan. 8, 2018.

Objective 2.3: Annually, submit the required Needs Assessment to CDE

Mandate and/or Contract: Ed Code 8499.5 (1) Conduct an assessment of childcare needs in the county no less frequently than once every 5 years, and Goal 3.7 “Needs Assessment” submit to CBOS and CSOS for approval prior to CDE

Action: Collect data and compile into the Needs Assessment report, using CDE guidelines for calculation and submittal

Committee and Timeline: Needs Assessment Annually by May 30

2017 Completion Progress: Committee meeting on Jan. 8, 2018.

Goal 3: To provide guidance and make recommendations for the distribution of early education resources based on concerns identified in need assessments

Objective 3.1: The Executive Committee will review and comment on proposals submitted to CDE.

Mandate and/or Contract: Goal 3.8 Technical Advisor for Proposal Process Education Code, Section 8375.5, Management Bulletin 09-07

Action: Coordinate Request for Voluntary, Temporary Transfer of EESD Funds

Committee and Timeline: Executive Committee October, March annually

2017 Completion Progress: Voluntary Transfer of Funds completed in March



2017, and reopened in Oct. 2017

Priority Area Three: Collaborate and Coordinate

Goal 4: To provide a platform for collaboration within the San Diego Child Care and Development Planning Council with the Early Childhood Education and Care community, private childcare businesses, non-profit organizations, and professional organizations.

Objective 4.1: The Planning Council meetings will include large and/or small group discussions on proposed legislation and budget policy

Mandate and/or Contract: Goal 3.2 Outreach activities Goal 3.2 Public input Goal 3.5 Establish collaborations that meet local child care needs

Action: At the meetings of the Planning Council, large and/or small group discussions on current legislation and policy, will be held, facilitated by members of the Public Policy committee

Committee and Timeline: Public Policy October, January through March, annually

2017 Completion Date: See meeting minutes for update

Objective 4.2: Provide a platform for Planning Council Membership to receive information regarding implementation and results pertaining to quality improvement efforts of licensed programs participating in the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) and other quality improvement efforts

Mandate and/or Contract: n/a

Action: Collaborate with First 5 San Diego, SDCOE, and the YMCA Childcare Resource Service to schedule presentations

Committee/ Work Group and Timeline: Executive Ongoing

2017 Completion Date: SDQPI present to LPC members on 9/11/17 10/9/17

Goal 5: To provide a forum for continuous engagement with public officials, community leaders, stakeholders, and funders to inform,

Objective 5.1: Conduct outreach to local community members who are unable to attend meetings and activities during traditional business hours

Mandate and/or Contract: Goal 3.2 Outreach activities Goal 3.2 Public input Goal 3.5 Establish collaborations…that meet local child care needs

Action: Schedule one Planning Council meeting or forum, after traditional business hours and create an agenda inclusive of a current topic relevant to early childhood education and development

Committee/ Work Group and Timeline: Ad hoc Committee And Executive Committee Fall or Spring annually

2017 Completion Progress: Small committee is currently working on setting a date



educate and advise on issues relating to Early Childhood Education and Care as a means to improving program quality that is inclusive of all children.

Objective 5.2: Collaborate with local community partners who hold an early childhood leadership event

Mandate and/or Contract: Goal 3.5 Establish collaborations…that meet local child care needs

Action 2: Contribute to an early education leadership event, as funding permits

Committee/Work Group; Timeline Executive annually

2017 Completion Date: Legislative Lunch, Sept. 22, 2017; Early Years Conference, March 10-11, 2017; League of Women Voters San Diego Early Suspension event, Feb. 28, 2017.

Priority Area Three: Collaborate and Coordinate

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Staff Retention Plan for State Subsidized Center Based Programs (AB 212)

Description:

The staff retention program was developed to assist counties in improving the retention of qualified employees who work directly with children who receive state subsidized child care services.

Return To: Elizabeth A. Golchert, Consultant Early Education and Support Division California Department of Education AB 212 Staff Retention Plan 1430 N Street, Suite 3410 Sacramento, CA 95814-5901

APPLICANT ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

County: San Diego

Legal Entity for this County’s Local Planning Council:

Agency Contact:

Richard Wanne

Title: Director Eligibility Operations

Address: 1255 Imperial Ave., Suite 446

City: San Diego Zip Code: 92101

Phone: 619-338-2869

Fax: 619-338-2972

CERTIFICATION

The funding requested herein is to supplement, not supplant, existing efforts and investments to retain qualified child care staff at the local level. The funding associated with this request shall be allocated to retain qualified child care employees who work directly with children who receive subsidized care in State- subsidized, center-based programs. I certify under penalty of perjury that: I am the Local Planning Coordinator or other authorized representative for this County; I have read the full content of the Guidelines for this funding; and to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information in this application and in any attachments hereto are true and correct.

Signature, LPC Coordinator (or authorized representative) Date Lucia Garay, Executive Director

Typed Name and Title

CDD USE ONLY

Application meets AB 212 Guideline Requirements YES NO


Section I – Introduction

San Diego AB 212 CARES is a comprehensive program to promote retention and quality improvement in all licensed state-subsidized center-based programs and family child care home education networks(FCCHEN) in San Diego County. ELIGIBILITY Program Requirements: (only one option available per year) OPTION 1

▪ Must meet with a college counselor to obtain an educational plan towards an approved Child Development (CD) degree or other child development related degree. Educational plans for participants who are pursuing an AB 212 CARES approved child development related degree must include a minimum of 24 CD units.

▪ Must complete and submit an annual AB 212 CARES professional development plan. ▪ Must complete college units included in educational plan with a grade “C” or better.

OPTION 2 ▪ Meet with a professional development advisor to develop a professional development

plan to include professional learning activities in alignment to QRIS. ▪ One stipend will be awarded for completion of 21 hours or more of professional

development completed ONLY in any of the following: ERS, CPIN, PITC, DRDP, CA CSEFEL (Teaching Pyramid), or other QRIS approved professional learning opportunities offered by YMCA Child Resource Services or San Diego County Office of Education, as approved through the San Diego QRIS consortia. All hours of professional learning must be completed after enrollment in San Diego AB 212 CARES and prior to June 30th.

Employment Requirements:

● Must be an employee working directly with at least three children receiving subsidized care in a CDD-funded center-based program or a family child care home education network.

● Must be working directly with children for a minimum of 15 hours/week. ● Must continue working for the same agency or facility or family child care home

network for 9 months after initial application. In subsequent years, the participant must maintain employment in any state-subsidized center-based child care program or family child care home network.

STIPEND AMOUNTS Education Stipends (OPTION 1)

● General Stipend: $300 per unit for a minimum of 3 units and a maximum of 15 units

● Specialization Stipend: $400 per unit and a maximum of 6 units (units must be part of a specialization in Infant Toddler, as indicated in the participant’s professional development plan). Units and courses may not count for payments in both General and Specialization stipends.

Professional Learning Stipends: (OPTION 2) ● 21 hours of professional learning completed annually. Must be earned after entry into

the program. Limited to one stipend annually. ○ $300

Permit Stipend: To be paid at the end of the fiscal year, if funding is available. ○ Assistant, Associate Teacher, and Site Supervisor Permit, $250


○ Teacher, Master Teacher, $500 ○ Program Director Permit, $750

Additional Stipends:

● Degree Stipend: Degree must be earned after entry into the program o AA Degree, $500 o BA Degree, $750 o MA/Credential, $1000 to be paid at the end of the fiscal year, if funding is

available.

● Bonus Stipend: If funding is available after non-bonus stipends are paid o Books/Technology/Materials Stipend: Based on remaining funds divided

among stipend recipients based on number of college units completed.


Section II – Current Needs and Resources

According to YMCA Childcare Resource Service, there are approximately 225 State subsidized child care centers in San Diego County. Based on licensed capacity and Title 5 ratios, it is estimated that as of January 2018, these facilities have approximately 1,400 employees eligible to participate in the AB 212 CARES program. A query of the YMCA CRS NACCRRAware provider database produced a list of CDE/EESD funded centers to target recruitment and outreach efforts. AB 212 CARES program information was sent to the CDE/EESD sites in August 2017. San Diego County has two FCCHEN programs eligible to participate. AB 212 CARES will target outreach and recruitment efforts to these home-based providers to increase participation. Ad-Hoc committee was formed to update the AB 212 CARES State Plan and held six meetings between October 4, 2017 and January 19, 2018. The committee was consisted of local planning council [LPC] members and agencies that operate and manage Title 5 programs, Mira Costa Community College, WestEd, the local Resource & Referral and a past AB212 CARES participant. The committee developed a survey to seek input from the early education workforce participants who are currently participating in AB 212 CARES, as well as those who are eligible but not currently participating in the program.

The survey was sent to all San Diego County Title 5 state funded programs and participating Family Child Care Network providers. Recipients were asked to forward the survey to their staff/family child care assistants and encourage them to complete the survey.

One-hundred and twenty-six (126) survey responses were collected, tabulated and analyzed by the Ad-Hoc committee. The responses provided valuable information regarding recommended changes that simplifies the stipend menu by combining the general stipend and book stipend, increasing stipend awards for college units and some permit levels to encourage participation and professional growth in needed areas such as Master Teachers, and offers an opportunity to receive a stipend award for professional growth hours in approved topics related to QRIS such as ERS, CLASS, PITC, CPIN, and CSEFEL.

The recommendations for changes are included in the revised plan and presented to the LPC Executive Committee on January 22, 2018 for approval. The updated AB 212 CARES plan was presented at the local planning council [LPC] meeting and approved on the February 12, 2018.

Since the program began in 2001, 3086 individual participants (includes continuing participants each year) have completed program requirements and earned stipends totaling $9,289,706 from AB 212 CARES funds.


Section III – Priorities

Prioritization of Employees Qualifying for Participation

To be eligible an applicant must be an employee working directly with at least three children receiving subsidized care in a EESD funded center-based program or family child care home education network. Payments will be made to participants on the basis of the established priorities and date of submission of required paperwork documenting the completion of program requirements until and unless it is apparent that the program will be fully spent. The following stipend priorities will be used:

● Priority 1: General Units-stipend for units completed (GE and Major specific) ● Priority 2: Professional Development Learning Stipends-21 hours or professional

learning ($300 stipend) ● Priority 3: AA Degree-for earning their AA degree ($500 stipend) ● Priority 4: BA Degree-for earning their BA degree ($750 stipend) ● Priority 5: Specialization stipend- Infant/Toddler for completing 3-6 units of

infant/toddler coursework ● Priority 6: Permit Stipend-stipend for earning the first permit or upgrading ● Priority 7: MA Degree-for earning the MA degree ($1000 stipend) ● Priority 8: Multiple Subject-for earning the credential ($1000 stipend) ● Priority 9: Bonus Stipends-Tech stipends paid at the end of the year if money is left

over. Payment Priorities: Participants completing program requirements and submitting payment documentation will be

paid for stipend priorities 1-5 at the time of completion. Participants earning their MA or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential will not receive their degree stipend until the end of the program year if funding is still available. This gives priority to those participants that are working towards their Associate's and Bachelor’s degrees.

At the end of the fiscal year, once it has been determined that the funding is available, the additional stipend priorities of 6-9 will be paid with Permit Stipends first, then MA Degrees, then Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials and finally Bonus stipends. In the event that the total amount requested for stipends exceeds the AB212 CARES funding,

the San Diego Child Care and Development Planning Council, or the designated sub-contractors, shall immediately notify applicants in writing and stipends will be reduced equitably by a percentage determined by the San Diego Child Care and Development Planning Council AB 212 CARES Adhoc Committee.


Section IV – Measurable Outcomes

The desired outcomes of San Diego County’s project are to promote the continuing education and professional development of the workforce in state funded child care centers and family child care home networks (FCCHEN) and to retain this workforce in these state funded and FCCHEN programs. In the 2016-2017 Fiscal Year, 205 participants, 203 state funded programs and 2 FCCHEN providers, were approved to participate in the program and of those, 126 completed the program requirements and earned a stipend. Stipends were issued for the completion of 1,260 units. Twenty-eight (28) completed 3 units or more of infant/toddler coursework. Fifteen (15) participants earned a degree and 77 participants earned their first child development permit or upgraded to a higher level permit while participating in AB 212 and 51% have participated in the program from 3-11 years. From the most recent annual participant satisfaction survey (period = FY 2016-17) participants overall responded that completing the AB 212 CARES program requirements motivated them to… · Learn new skills with children (98%) · Reach professional goals (98%) · Work more effectively with parents (97%) · Remain at the same program facility (95%) · Continue educational plan (95%) Return to college (92 %)


Section V – Fiscal Plan

County of Service: San Diego $513,999.00

Part 2: Budget Information

Planned Expenditures:

Cost of Planning: $5,139.00

Administrative Cost: $71,960.00

Retention Activities: $436,900.00

Instructions for this section

Part 1:

Legal Entity/Agency:

County of Service: Enter the name of the county in which services are being provided.

Funding Allocation:

Part 2:

Cost of Planning:

Administrative Cost:

Retention Activities: Enter the amount to be expended on retention activities.

NOTE: If rounding, please drop at decimal, DO NOT ROUND UP. The Cost of Planning,

Administrative Cost and Retention Activity amounts should equal the Funding Allocation amount.

Funding Allocation:

Enter the amount to be used for planning purposes. The amount shall not

exceed 1% of total county funding allocation.

Enter the amount needed to cover non-retention activities expenses. This

amount, together with any amount shown in "Cost of Planning," shall not

exceed 15% of total county funding allocation.

Enter the name of the agency that is the legal entity for Local Planning

contract.

Enter the amount for county being served as shown on attached funding

allocation chart.


Section VI Instructions

Before completing this application, please review the information provided in the AB 212 Guidelines. The information provided should describe the County’s plan for a staff retention program for qualified employees who work directly with children in state subsidized, center-based programs.

You may provide responses on these forms or on separate pages, but please submit no more than a total of four single sided, 8 ½ by 11” pages. The top, bottom, left, and right margins of the page must be at least one-half inch. Use a 12-point font that does not exceed six lines per inch. Do not use a compressed, narrow, or script font.

If submitting response on separate page, please include the following information in the upper right hand corner of each page: County, and page number. In the title of each section of the response, identify the section by number and title, and underline it (e.g., Section I. Introduction, etc.).

Section Information Requested

I. Introduction In this section develop a brief and succinct description of the program you will provide through this contract in accordance with the guidelines included in this package.

II. Current Needs and Resources

Describe the current data about needs and resources obtained relative to this initiative, including but not limited to any data about staff turnover and retention rates, AND explain how awarded funds will be allocated in accordance with those data. The data provided must support the identified priorities in your plan.

III. Priorities Identify and prioritize the types or categories of child care employees who will qualify for participation in this staff retention plan. The identified priorities must be supported by the data provided in Section II. Provide a brief explanation of how the plan addresses the identified needs.

IV. Measurable Outcomes

Describe measurable outcomes and how they will be used to assess and document the effectiveness of this funding award in retaining qualified child care employees.

V. Fiscal Plan Complete per instructions provided with this section.

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