MEETING DATE: 2/21/2017
DEPARTMENT: PROBATION DEPARTMENT
DEPT HEAD/DIRECTOR: R. Ted Baraan
AGENDA ITEM PREPARER: Rita Campbell
SBC DEPT FILE NUMBER:
SUBJECT:
PROBATION DEPARTMENT - R. T. BARAAN
Authorize Probation Department to enter into a Contract with Gavilan Joint Community College District to provide the "Gavilan College Noncredit Program" in the San Benito County Jail and Community Transition Center and to approve budget augmentation for fiscal year 2016-17 in an amount not to exceed $20,000.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 510
AGENDA SECTION:
CONSENT AGENDA
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
The Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) Local Action Plan includes funds for the operations of the Community Transition Center (CTC) and the San Benito County Jail to assist and support individuals in their reentry into the Community from the criminal justice system. The "Gavilan College Noncredit Program" provides educational counseling support for students at both the San Benito County Jail and CTC. This work entails meeting with students to identify their educational and career goals and potential barriers. Counseling work includes the development of an educational plan and regular check-ins with the students. The Program supports the students in their transition to Gavilan College credit courses and will conduct workshops for participants on a variety of topics including educational and preparation back into the workforce. Gavilan College will provide the County with statistical reporting on tracking the students. The County will refer potential students for participation in the student support and instructional services.
Funding for the "Gavilan College Noncredit Program" will be through the CCP Local Action Plan/AB109 and there will be no county general funds will be used.
Total net county cost $0.00
BUDGETED:
No