Legislation Details

File #: 26-2103    Version: 2 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 12/31/2025 In control: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda: 5/19/2026 Final action:
Title: CONSIDER accepting the monthly update on the activities and oversight of the County's Head Start Program as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director, and provide guidance. (Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director)
Attachments: 1. May 2026 BOS Head Start Update - FINAL, 2. 1. HSES Enrollment - 09CH012839 - HS DCU Removal Letter, 3. 2. HSES Enrollment - 09CH012839 - EHS DCU Removal Letter, 4. 3. CCB-26-07 Guidance for Reporting Dual Language Learner Data, 5. 4. CCB-26-08 Implementation of AB 753, 6. 5. MB-26-03 Revised SMI Ceilings and Income Ranking Table for FY26-27, 7. 6. MB-26-04 Assessment and Reporting of Family Fees for FY26-27, 8. 7. New HSPPS Compliance Timeline and Analysis
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To:                                          Board of Supervisors

From:                                          Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director

Report Title:                     Update on Head Start Programs and Oversight

☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee

 

RECOMMENDATIONS:

CONSIDER accepting the monthly update on the activities and oversight of the County's Head Start Program as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director, and provide guidance.

 

 

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact.

 

 

 

BACKGROUND:

Per Board Resolution No. 2023/274, the Board receives monthly updates on and provides guidance related to the activities of the Head Start program. This is the May 2026 update.

 

 

 

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The County will not be in compliance with Head Start program requirements, which may jeopardize funding and successful 2024-2029 grant implementation.

 

 

CHILDREN’S IMPACT STATEMENT:

The services provided under this contract support all five of Contra Costa County's community outcomes: (1)"Children Ready for and Succeeding in School"; (2) "Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood"; (3) "Families that are Economically Self-Sufficient"; (4) "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing"; and (5) "Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families".