Title
Authorization to Request a Carryover of Head Start Birth to Five Program Fiscal Year 2024-25 - District 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 & 8
Description
This report requests the Community Services and Education Subcommittee, which serves as the Head Start Birth to Five Program Governing Board, authorize the Human Services Department to submit a carryover request of up to $2 million from the United States Department of Health and Human Services for the Head Start Birth to Five program. This carryover would move funds from Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 into FY 2025-26. Additionally, the report seeks approval to amend contracts and move one-time monies to the Education Service Providers for necessary health and safety items.
THIS ITEM IS FOR CONSENT ACTION.
Report
Summary
The Head Start Birth to Five Program has unspent funds from FY 2024-25 and is requesting permission to carry over up to $2 million. Specific projects have been identified, and their completion will take place in FY 2025-26 upon approval.
The projects include security system upgrades, repairs and enhancements to buildings and classrooms, fence installation around playgrounds, updating and installing new playground equipment, social and emotional resources for classrooms, and staff development. All projects are allowable under Head Start funding guidelines.
Contract Term
The remaining four years of the five-year contract term are from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2029.
Financial Impact
The grant funding comes from the United States Department of Health and Human Services. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Head Start Birth to Five Policy Council approved the carryover request of up to $2 million from FY 2024-25 to FY 2025-26 on June 9, 2025.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.