Board of SupervisorsSan Mateo County
Waiver & contract for Ignite Reading virtual literacy
The Board is asked to waive the RFP process for Ignite Reading.
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Youth programs, school partnerships, students, childcare, and family-facing services.
The Board is asked to waive the RFP process for Ignite Reading.
The Board is being asked to authorize a grant agreement up to $200,000 with AbilityPath.
The Board will approve a contract with Larkin Street Youth Services to deliver Transitional Housing Placement Plus services from September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides critical housing support for homeless youth, helping them achieve stability and independence.
Who is affected
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.
Decision update
The Board approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with Larkin Street Youth Services to provide Transitional Housing Placement Plus services from Sep 1 2026 through Jun 30 2031, with a maximum obligation of $6,418,592.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The board will accept the annual report from the San Mateo County Youth Commission.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides oversight and transparency for county youth programs.
Who is affected
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.
Decision update
The Board adopted a resolution accepting the San Mateo County Youth Commission’s annual report.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The board is authorizing a one‑time grant of up to $10,000 to Healthy Cities Tutoring, Inc.
The Board adopted a resolution to award a one‑time grant of up to $20,000 from Measure K funds.
What's happening
Why it matters
It provides hands‑on training that can lead to aviation and aerospace careers for local young people.
Who is affected
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.
Decision update
The item “Grant $20,000 to Bay Area Urban Eagles Aviation Program” was adopted.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The Board considered a resolution supporting expanded equitable access to sports, arts, and music programs for homeschooled and online‑schooled students in the county.
The Board adopted a resolution to award a one‑time grant of up to $10,000 from Measure K funds.
What's happening
Why it matters
It provides additional academic support to students, helping improve school performance and equity.
Who is affected
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.
Decision update
The item “Grant $10,000 to Healthy Cities Tutoring after‑school program” was adopted.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution to award a one‑time grant of up to $25,000 from Measure K funds.
What's happening
Why it matters
It increases access to arts experiences for people with developmental disabilities across the county.
Who is affected
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.
Decision update
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.
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.
The San Mateo County Youth Commission will present its annual report to the Board. The Board will receive the report and discuss its findings.
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.
What's happening
Why it matters
Expands affordable child‑care options for families receiving CalWORKs benefits.
Who is affected
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.
Decision update
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.
The Board approved a resolution to authorize agreements with Millbrae, Pacifica, and Ravenswood school districts for The Big Lift early learning initiative.
What's happening
Why it matters
The funding aims to improve kindergarten readiness and third‑grade reading proficiency for children across San Mateo County.
Who is affected
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.
Decision update
The item “Authorize The Big Lift early learning agreements with three school districts” was approved.
Decided Jun 16, 2026.
The board approved a grant of up to $400,000 to StreetCode Academy.
What's happening
Why it matters
Funding will help expand innovative education programs that benefit students and the broader community.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In-person at 500 County Center, Redwood City, or 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.
Decision update
The Board approved a $400,000 grant to StreetCode Academy and authorized the President to execute a grant agreement for the Innovation Pods Learning Campus project.
Decided Jun 16, 2026.
The Board approved five agreements to operate The Big Lift early learning initiative for the 2026‑2027 school year.
What's happening
Why it matters
The program aims to improve kindergarten readiness and third‑grade reading skills for children across the county.
Who is affected
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.
Decision update
The Board approved five agreements for The Big Lift early‑learning initiative, allocating up to $1,748,808 across five school districts for the 2026‑2027 term.
Decided Jun 16, 2026.
The board will adopt a resolution honoring Dr. Lizbeth J. Martin for her distinguished career in higher education and contributions to San Mateo County.
What's happening
Why it matters
The resolution publicly recognizes her impact on the county’s education community.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In-person at 500 County Center, Redwood City, or 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.
Decision update
The Board approved a resolution honoring Dr. Lizbeth J. Martin for her distinguished career in higher education.
Decided Jun 16, 2026.
The board approved the appointment of 25 youth members to the Youth Commission for one‑year terms starting July 1, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
Gives youth a voice in county governance and decision‑making.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In-person at 500 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City, or 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.
Decision update
The Board approved the appointment of 25 youth members to the Youth Commission for one‑year terms beginning July 1 2026.
Decided Jun 16, 2026.
The board will approve a resolution authorizing an agreement with Peninsula Health Care District for the Allcove™ San Mateo Youth Drop‑In Center.
What's happening
Why it matters
It funds a safe, supportive space for at‑risk youth to receive counseling, recreation, and other services.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In-person at 500 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/86130548317 (Webinar ID 861 3054 8317).
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments to boardfeedback@smcgov.org indicating the specific agenda item.
Decision update
The Board approved an agreement with Peninsula Health Care District for the Allcove™ San Mateo Youth Drop‑In Center, up to $500,000 for the 2026‑2027 term.
Decided Jun 16, 2026.
The Board approved a resolution waiving the RFP process and authorizing an agreement with the San Mateo County Office of Education to support The Big Lift.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides county‑wide services needed to implement the early‑learning initiative and improve student outcomes.
Who is affected
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.
Decision update
The Board waived the RFP process and approved a $1,520,418 agreement with the County Office of Education to support The Big Lift program for FY 2026‑2027.
Decided Jun 16, 2026.
The board is adopting a resolution to authorize three agreements with Millbrae, Pacifica, and Ravenswood City school districts to operate The Big Lift early learning initiative for the term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Each agreement includes a maximum funding amount for the district.
The board approved an amendment to extend the Pivotal Connections agreement to June 30, 2027.
What's happening
Why it matters
It ensures continued educational support for foster youth, helping them succeed in school.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 500 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City, or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/81975948802 (Webinar ID 819 7594 8802).
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments to boardfeedback@smcgov.org indicating the specific agenda item number.
Decision update
The item “Increase funding for foster youth education services” was approved.
Decided Jun 9, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution allocating $10,000,000 to start the Childcare Central Initiative, including up to $735,000 for a three‑year contract with Tootris, LLC to build a countywide childcare navigation system, with two optional one‑year extensions.
What's happening
Why it matters
The initiative improves families’ access to childcare information and supports innovative payment models, helping working parents find affordable care.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In‑person at 500 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City, or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/81975948802 (Webinar ID 819 7594 8802).
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments to boardfeedback@smcgov.org indicating the agenda item.
Decision update
The item “Launch $10M Childcare Central Initiative and SMC Tri‑Share pilot” was adopted.
Decided Jun 9, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing a one‑time Measure K grant of up to $20,000 to JobTrain to support the meal program at its Child Development Center in Menlo Park.
What's happening
Why it matters
Helps provide nutritious meals to children in the program.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Board meeting in person or via Zoom
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing a one‑time Measure K grant of up to $20,000 to JobTrain for its child‑development center meal program and authorized the County Executive to execute the grant agreement. The action is final.
Decided May 19, 2026.
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.
What's happening
Why it matters
Supports improvements to school facilities that affect student health and comfort.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person or via Zoom to hear the vote.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Board adopted a resolution reinstating and amending the agreement with KIPP Excelencia Community Prep, keeping the $40,000 Measure K grant, changing the service scope to restroom upgrades, adjusting the term, and authorizing the County Executive to execute the amendment. This adoption is final.
Decided May 5, 2026.