Local schools & youth decisions

Jul14Tue

Board of SupervisorsSanta Barbara County

Appoint Frances Contreras as Alternate Community Member to First 5 Commission

Frances Contreras was appointed as an Alternate Community Member (twelfth member) to the First 5 Children and Families Commission for the term July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028.

PassedJul 14Schools & YouthNo comment option listed

What's happening

Frances Contreras was appointed as an Alternate Community Member (twelfth member) to the First 5 Children and Families Commission for the term July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028.
The appointment was determined not to be a CEQA project.

Why it matters

Adding a community member brings broader public perspective to decisions that affect children and families in the county.

Who is affected

Children and familiesCommunity membersCounty residents

How to act

Attend: Not listed in the source document.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.

Jul 14, 2026, 9:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Aug 6, 2026, 10:35 PM PTUpdated Oct 12, 2026, 4:13 PM PT

Decision update

Passed

The item “Appoint Frances Contreras as Alternate Community Member to First 5 Commission” passed.

Decided Jul 14, 2026.

Jul8Wed

Child Abuse Prevention CouncilSanta Clara County

Discuss committee business

Follow‑up on the 2024 Youth Leadership Guide discussion.

Under discussionJul 8Schools & YouthNo comment option listed

Jul8Wed

Child Abuse Prevention CouncilSanta Clara County

Public comment on items not on agenda

The committee will open a time for public comments on topics that were not listed on the agenda. Anyone who wants to raise an issue can speak during this portion of the meeting.

Info onlyJul 8Public SafetyNo comment option listed

Jul6Mon

Ukraine Citizen Diplomacy CommissionSanta Clara County

Report on Karazin University veteran graduation ceremony

Commission will receive a report from Karazin University in Kharkiv, Ukraine about a graduation ceremony for the veteran's program (ID# 129665).

Info onlyComment period has passedJul 6Schools & Youth

Jun25Thu

Budget and Appropriations CommitteeSan Francisco

Ordinance to fund early care using commercial rent tax interest

The ordinance changes baseline funding requirements for early care and education programs for FY 2026‑27 and 2027‑28.

PassedJun 25Schools & YouthNo comment option listed

Jun24Wed

Parks and Recreation CommissionMenlo Park

Youth Advisory Committee project updates

Youth Advisory Committee members presented updates on their projects, marketing ideas, recreation program interests, community events, and collaboration with the Environmental Quality Commission.

Info onlyJun 24Schools & YouthNo comment option listed

Jun24Wed

Budget and Appropriations CommitteeSan Francisco

Use tax interest to fund early care program baselines

The ordinance changes baseline funding rules for early care and education programs for FY 2026‑27 and 2027‑28.

PassedJun 24Schools & YouthNo comment option listed

Jun24Wed

Budget and Appropriations CommitteeSan Francisco

Public comment on 2026-28 city budget

The committee opened a public comment period for residents to give testimony on the Annual Appropriation and Salary Ordinances for fiscal years ending June 30, 2027 and 2028. Speakers were limited to one minute each, with interpretation available in Chinese, Spanish, and Filipino.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 24Budget & Taxes

Jun23Tue

City CouncilMountain View

Appointment to Youth Advisory Committee 2026-27

The council is appointing members to the Youth Advisory Committee for the 2026‑27 school year term.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 23Schools & Youth

Jun23Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Mateo County

Accept Youth Commission annual report

The board will accept the annual report from the San Mateo County Youth Commission.

PassedComment period has passedJun 23Schools & Youth

What's happening

The board will accept the annual report from the San Mateo County Youth Commission.

Why it matters

Provides oversight and transparency for county youth programs.

Who is affected

YouthFamiliesCommunity organizations

How to act

Attend: In-person at 500 County Center or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/88604866922

Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org

Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item number.

Jun 23, 2026, 9:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 21, 2026, 5:47 AM PTUpdated Sep 14, 2026, 10:19 AM PT

Decision update

Adopted

The Board adopted a resolution accepting the San Mateo County Youth Commission’s annual report.

Decided Jun 23, 2026.

Jun23Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Mateo County

Healthy Cities Tutoring $10K after-school program grant

The board is authorizing a one‑time grant of up to $10,000 to Healthy Cities Tutoring, Inc.

Info onlyJun 23Schools & YouthNo comment option listed

Jun23Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Mateo County

Grant $20,000 to Bay Area Urban Eagles Aviation Program

The Board adopted a resolution to award a one‑time grant of up to $20,000 from Measure K funds.

Vote scheduled Jun 23Comment period has passedJun 23Schools & Youth

What's happening

The Board adopted a resolution to award a one‑time grant of up to $20,000 from Measure K funds.
The money will support the Aviation Career Pathways Program for youth and young adults.

Why it matters

It provides hands‑on training that can lead to aviation and aerospace careers for local young people.

Who is affected

Youth and young adults interested in aviationLocal nonprofit delivering the program

How to act

Attend: In‑person at 500 County Center, Redwood City, or via Zoom (link in agenda).

Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org

Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item number.

Jun 23, 2026, 9:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 18, 2026, 5:08 AM PTUpdated Sep 14, 2026, 10:19 AM PT

Decision update

Adopted

The item “Grant $20,000 to Bay Area Urban Eagles Aviation Program” was adopted.

Decided Jun 23, 2026.

Jun23Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Mateo County

Support extracurricular access for homeschooled students

The Board considered a resolution supporting expanded equitable access to sports, arts, and music programs for homeschooled and online‑schooled students in the county.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 23Schools & Youth

Jun23Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Mateo County

Grant $10,000 to Healthy Cities Tutoring after-school program

The Board adopted a resolution to award a one‑time grant of up to $10,000 from Measure K funds.

Vote scheduled Jun 23Comment period has passedJun 23Schools & Youth

What's happening

The Board adopted a resolution to award a one‑time grant of up to $10,000 from Measure K funds.
The money will help expand a free after‑school tutoring program in District 4.

Why it matters

It provides additional academic support to students, helping improve school performance and equity.

Who is affected

Students in District 4Families of participating students

How to act

Attend: In‑person at 500 County Center, Redwood City, or via Zoom (link in agenda).

Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org

Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item number.

Jun 23, 2026, 9:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 13, 2026, 6:42 AM PTUpdated Sep 14, 2026, 10:19 AM PT

Decision update

Adopted

The item “Grant $10,000 to Healthy Cities Tutoring after‑school program” was adopted.

Decided Jun 23, 2026.

Jun23Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Mateo County

Grant $25,000 to One Step Beyond inclusive arts program

The Board adopted a resolution to award a one‑time grant of up to $25,000 from Measure K funds.

Vote scheduled Jun 23Comment period has passedJun 23Schools & Youth

What's happening

The Board adopted a resolution to award a one‑time grant of up to $25,000 from Measure K funds.
The grant expands free inclusive performing and visual arts programming for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Why it matters

It increases access to arts experiences for people with developmental disabilities across the county.

Who is affected

Individuals with developmental disabilitiesArts program participants and families

How to act

Attend: In‑person at 500 County Center, Redwood City, or via Zoom (link in agenda).

Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org

Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item number.

Jun 23, 2026, 9:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 13, 2026, 6:42 AM PTUpdated Sep 14, 2026, 10:19 AM PT

Decision update

Adopted

The Board adopted a resolution authorizing a one‑time Measure K grant of up to $25,000 to One Step Beyond, Inc. and directing the County Executive to execute the grant agreement.

Decided Jun 23, 2026.

Jun23Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Mateo County

Resolution to fund juvenile justice prevention programs

The board adopted a resolution authorizing twelve agreements with community organizations to provide juvenile justice prevention, intervention, and reentry services from July 2026 through June 2029. The total funding is up to $14,365,686.

Info onlyJun 23Schools & YouthNo comment option listed

Jun23Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Mateo County

Youth Commission annual report presentation

The San Mateo County Youth Commission will present its annual report to the Board. The Board will receive the report and discuss its findings.

Info onlyJun 23Schools & YouthNo comment option listed

Jun22Mon

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Vote on use permit revision for 2245 Avy Ave school program

The commission will consider a resolution to approve a use permit revision for the school at 2245 Avy Avenue. The revision expands the summer program enrollment age to include three‑ and four‑year‑olds, raises the maximum year‑round staff from 68 to 73, and reduces board meetings from 12 to 6 per year.

Under discussionComment period has passedJun 22Schools & Youth

Jun22Mon

Library BoardSan Mateo

Review Unattended Child Policy revisions

City Librarian Rukshana Singh will present a second draft of the Unattended Child Policy with proposed revisions.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedJun 22Schools & Youth

Jun22Mon

Budget and Appropriations CommitteeSan Francisco

Use tax interest to fund early education

The ordinance modifies baseline funding requirements for early care and education programs for FY 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028.

Info onlyJun 22Schools & YouthNo comment option listed

Jun18Thu

City CouncilLos Altos Hills

Youth Committee appointments of five members

The council reviewed appointments to the Youth Committee.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedJun 18Schools & Youth

Jun18Thu

Budget and Appropriations CommitteeSan Francisco

Ordinance to fund early care programs using tax interest

The ordinance changes the baseline funding rules for early‑care and education programs for FY 2026‑27 and 2027‑28.

Awaiting official resultJun 18Schools & YouthNo comment option listed

Jun16Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Mateo County

Authorize waiver and 4Cs agreement for CalWORKs Stage 2 child care

The Board approved a resolution waiving the RFP process and authorizing an agreement with the Child Care Coordinating Council (4Cs) to provide CalWORKs Stage 2 child‑care services.

PassedComment period has passedJun 16Schools & Youth

What's happening

The Board approved a resolution waiving the RFP process and authorizing an agreement with the Child Care Coordinating Council (4Cs) to provide CalWORKs Stage 2 child‑care services.
The contract runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with a maximum funding amount of $600,000.

Why it matters

Expands affordable child‑care options for families receiving CalWORKs benefits.

Who is affected

Low‑income families on CalWORKsChildren needing careChild‑care providers

How to act

Attend: Attend in person at 500 County Center, Redwood City, or join via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/86130548317

Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org

Submit comment: Email written comments to boardfeedback@smcgov.org indicating the agenda item.

Jun 16, 2026, 9:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 23, 2026, 6:13 AM PTUpdated Sep 14, 2026, 10:57 AM PT

Decision update

Approved

The Board approved a waiver of the RFP process and a $600,000 agreement with the 4Cs for CalWORKs Stage 2 child‑care services from July 1 2026 to June 30 2027.

Decided Jun 16, 2026.

Jun16Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Mateo County

Authorize The Big Lift early learning agreements with three school districts

The Board approved a resolution to authorize agreements with Millbrae, Pacifica, and Ravenswood school districts for The Big Lift early learning initiative.

PassedComment period has passedJun 16Schools & Youth

What's happening

The Board approved a resolution to authorize agreements with Millbrae, Pacifica, and Ravenswood school districts for The Big Lift early learning initiative.
The agreements fund services from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with maximum amounts of $189,800, $217,900, and $269,434 respectively.

Why it matters

The funding aims to improve kindergarten readiness and third‑grade reading proficiency for children across San Mateo County.

Who is affected

Parents of young childrenKindergarten studentsThird‑grade studentsSchool districts

How to act

Attend: Attend in person at 500 County Center, Redwood City, or join via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/86130548317

Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org

Submit comment: Email written comments to boardfeedback@smcgov.org indicating the agenda item.

Jun 16, 2026, 9:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 22, 2026, 6:04 AM PTUpdated Sep 14, 2026, 10:57 AM PT

Decision update

Approved

The item “Authorize The Big Lift early learning agreements with three school districts” was approved.

Decided Jun 16, 2026.

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Schools & Youth

Appoint Frances Contreras as Alternate Community Member to First 5 Commission

Passed

Discuss committee business

Public comment on items not on agenda

Report on Karazin University veteran graduation ceremony

Ordinance to fund early care using commercial rent tax interest

Youth Advisory Committee project updates

Use tax interest to fund early care program baselines

Public comment on 2026-28 city budget

Appointment to Youth Advisory Committee 2026-27

Accept Youth Commission annual report

Adopted

Healthy Cities Tutoring $10K after-school program grant

Grant $20,000 to Bay Area Urban Eagles Aviation Program

Adopted

Support extracurricular access for homeschooled students

Grant $10,000 to Healthy Cities Tutoring after-school program

Adopted

Grant $25,000 to One Step Beyond inclusive arts program

Adopted

Resolution to fund juvenile justice prevention programs

Youth Commission annual report presentation

Vote on use permit revision for 2245 Avy Ave school program

Review Unattended Child Policy revisions

Use tax interest to fund early education

Youth Committee appointments of five members

Ordinance to fund early care programs using tax interest

Authorize waiver and 4Cs agreement for CalWORKs Stage 2 child care

Approved

Authorize The Big Lift early learning agreements with three school districts

Approved