HomeMy WebLinkAboutFS 2013-12-03 Item 2E - Update - Community Schools Collaboration Funding IssuesTO:
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
Finance & Safety Committee
FROM: David Cline, City Administrator
DATE: November 26, 2013
SUBJECT: Community Schools Collaboration Funding Shortfall
ISSUE
The Community Schools Collaboration (CSC) is currently faced with financial sustainability
issues, and may need to significantly reduce its extended day — afterschool programs and
services in the Tukwila School District if additional funding is not secured.
BACKGROUND
Community Schools Collaboration is a non-profit organization that began in 1998. CSC
utilizes the nationally recognized, research-based "full-service community schools"
model, combining direct services with strong partnerships with families, cities, school
districts, and other community-based organizations.
The City recognizes that these extended-day— afterschool programs and services are
greatly needed by our residents. In the past, the City provided in-kind assistance to
assist the CSC program, and in more recent years in-kind services have been replaced
with direct funding.
The Tukwila School District has also been a partner with the City in endeavors to support CSC.
DISCUSSION
Without additional funds, CSC will need to substantially reduce program offerings in Tukwila.
City staff is seeking Council policy direction on how to proceed with this matter.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Currently, the City has committed to providing CSC $100,000 annually in the 2013-14 biennial
budget. This is approximately 20% of CSC funding sources.
RECOMMENDATION
No recommendation at this time; for discussion only.
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