Schools & Youth

What's happening

• Board will approve a $15,000 grant to the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley.
• The grant will support STEM outreach for Title I school students in Santa Clara County.

Why it matters

Provides STEM resources to low‑income students, helping close achievement gaps.

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• Board will approve a $15,000 grant to Human Agenda.
• The grant will support the Cooperative Information Education Legislation and Organizing (CIELO) program.

Why it matters

Funds a program that expands cooperative education and information access for youth.

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• Board will approve a $40,000 grant to International Children Assistance Network.
• The grant will fund culturally responsive mental health, family support, senior wellness, and early childhood education programs.

Why it matters

Provides essential services that improve health and education outcomes for children and families.

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• The Board will approve a $10,000 grant to Envision Your Pathway, Inc.
• The grant supports the Envision Yourself Here initiative.

Why it matters

It funds a community program that aims to improve local services.

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• The board will approve a $20,000 grant to Aid to Children Without Parents, Inc.
• The grant supports food assistance, vocational training, and supportive services for disadvantaged families in Santa Clara County.

Why it matters

Provides essential resources to families in need, helping them achieve stability.

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• The board will approve a $15,000 grant to Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute.
• The grant supports the AAPI Public Policy Summit and the Student Leadership Academy for young adults.

Why it matters

Empowers AAPI youth with leadership skills and policy knowledge.

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• The board will approve a $30,000 grant to Association of Vietnamese Elderly of the Bay Area.
• The grant funds cultural programming, community outreach, and youth development services for seniors and youth in District Two.

Why it matters

Strengthens cultural ties and provides services to seniors and youth in the Vietnamese community.

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• The board will approve a $5,000 grant to Alliance Renewal Kingdom Ministries.
• The grant supports housing and basic needs for at‑risk students and their families.

Why it matters

Helps at‑risk students stay in stable housing, improving their educational outcomes.

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• The board will approve a $5,000 grant to CompassPoint Mentorship to support summer camp scholarships for low‑income youth from Sunnyvale and Milpitas.
• The item will be referred for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

Enables low‑income youth to attend summer camps, providing enrichment and learning opportunities.

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• The Youth Advisory Committee gave a presentation about its work plan, recent activities, and upcoming projects. Council members heard about volunteer events and community outreach.

Why it matters

It informs officials about youth perspectives and encourages city support for youth‑led initiatives.

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• The Board adopted a resolution proclaiming May 3‑9, 2026 as Youth Mental Health Awareness Week in Santa Barbara County.

Why it matters

Raises awareness of youth mental health issues and encourages community programs and support.

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• The Board adopted a resolution designating May 9, 2026 as Stronger Starts Day of Action for Children in Santa Barbara County.

Why it matters

The proclamation raises awareness for child‑focused initiatives and encourages community participation on that day.

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• Supervisors will adopt a resolution reinstating and amending the agreement with KIPP Excelencia Community Prep, keeping the grant amount at $40,000 and changing the scope to upgrade middle school restrooms.

Why it matters

Supports improvements to school facilities that affect student health and comfort.

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• Council is asked to adopt a resolution authorizing the mayor and EMID president to extend the joint use agreement term to June 30, 2026.
• The extension adds two months to the current agreement that expires April 30, 2026.

Why it matters

Extending the agreement ensures continued shared use of school facilities and gives time to negotiate a new multi-year agreement.

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• The Board approved a one‑time Measure K grant of up to $35,000 to Community Initiatives, the fiscal sponsor for the Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council.

Why it matters

Funding will support youth leadership development and culturally responsive evaluation of community health programs.

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