Parks, Arts, Education and Equality Subcommittee

Wednesday, January 24, 2018 · 9:30 AM AM · First Floor Assembly Rooms A, B & C

TL;DR

The Parks, Arts, Education and Equality Subcommittee held a routine meeting where they approved funding for several community programs including library services, Head Start early childhood education, AmeriCorps volunteers, and afterschool programs. All agenda items passed without opposition, securing federal and foundation grants to support education, youth services, and volunteer initiatives in Phoenix.

Key Decisions

  • Phoenix Public Library Federal Funding Approved
  • Head Start Birth to Five Programs and Plans (2018-2019) Approved
  • AmeriCorps Member Funding through Governor's Commission Approved
  • AARP Foundation Grant for Afterschool Programs Approved
  • Head Start Contract with Delegate Agencies and Child Care Partners Approved

Agenda

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
    Action: Called to Order

    Called to Order at 9:34 a.m.

  2. 2 CALL TO THE PUBLIC
    Action: Comments Made

    Comments Made

  3. MINUTES OF MEETINGS
  4. 1 For Approval or Correction, the Minutes of the Parks, Arts, Education and Equality Meeting on Dec. 6, 2017
    Minutes
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  5. CONSENT ACTION (ITEMS 2-6)
  6. 2 Phoenix Public Library's Request to Apply, Accept, and Enter an Agreement for Federal Library Services and Technology Act Funds
    Consent Action
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  7. 3 Approval of the 2018-2019 Head Start Birth to Five ERSEA Plans and the Selection Criteria
    Consent Action
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  8. 4 Authorization to Apply for and Accept 2018-2019 Head Start Birth to Five Funds Contract with Delegate Agencies and Child Care Partners
    Consent Action
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  9. 5 Arizona Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism Funding for AmeriCorps Members through the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)
    Consent Action
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  10. 6 AARP Foundation Grant Fund for Afterschool Programs
    Consent Action
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  11. INFORMATION ONLY (ITEM 7)
  12. 7 Head Start Monthly Report - October and November 2017
    Information Only
    Action: No Questions

    No Questions.

  13. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION (ITEM 8)
  14. 8 Review of Jan. 25, 2018 Parks and Recreation Board Agenda
    Information and Discussion
    Action: Item Discussed

    Item Discussed.

  15. 15 CALL TO THE PUBLIC
    Action: Comments Made

    No Comments Made

  16. 16 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
    Action: Item Discussed

    Item Discussed

  17. 17 ADJOURN
    Action: Called to Order

    Adjourned at 10:15 a.m.