MEETING DATE: 6/25/2019
DEPARTMENT: PROBATION DEPARTMENT
DEPT HEAD/DIRECTOR: Chief Joseph A. Frontella, Jr.
AGENDA ITEM PREPARER: Lorraine M. Carrasquillo
SBC DEPT FILE NUMBER: 510
SUBJECT:
PROBATION DEPARTMENT- J.FRONTELLA, JR.
Approve Contract with the Gavilan Joint Community College District to provide the "Gavilan College Noncredit Program" in the San Benito County Jail and Community Transition Center for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 510
AGENDA SECTION:
CONSENT AGENDA
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
The Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) Local Action Plan includes funds for the operation 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 the 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 education 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 used.
BUDGETED:
Yes