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File Number: 23-585 <br />for Adult Literacy Services and $52,852 for Family Literacy Services (for adults who are raising <br />children ages 0-14). The award will be in two stages: <br />Stage 1: <br />·90% of the Adult Literacy Award: $30,569 <br />·100% of the Family Literacy Award: $52,852 <br />·Total Initial Award Amount: $83,421 <br />Stage 2: <br />·10% of the Adult Literacy Award: $3,397 will be paid only upon approval of all final reports <br />and receipt of claim form to the state. <br />Expenditures must comply with the California Library Literacy Services allowable and unallowable <br />cost guide (Attachment D). Explicitly, “a local library shall ensure that funds received pursuant to <br />this chapter are exclusively used for expenses resulting from providing English language and <br />literacy services and shall ensure that at least 90% of the funds received for the program are <br />expended on direct services and related materials.” <br />All expenditures are tracked by the Project Literacy Coordinator, who reports expenditures to the <br />California State Library in the mid-year report and the annual, end-of-year report. <br />Applicable General Plan Policies <br />·GOAL CSF-3 Sustain and expand a public library system that provides a destination for <br />exploration and discovery, knowledge and information, leisure and cultural enrichment, and <br />life-long learning opportunities for persons of all ages. <br />o Policy CSF-3.5 Resources for Self-Improvement. Ensure that San Leandro’s <br />libraries and other community institutions provide a setting for the open exchange of <br />ideas and information and provide an opportunity for residents of all backgrounds <br />to improve their skills and knowledge. <br />·GOAL CSF-4 Maximize access to information and communication services for San <br />Leandro residents and businesses. <br />o Policy CSF-4.3 Computer Training and Digital Literacy. Support continuing <br />education and computer training programs to increase computer literacy and skill <br />levels among San Leandro residents. <br />·GOAL CSF-5 Provide recreation and human service programs and activities <br />commensurate with identified community needs. <br />o Policy CSF-5.2 Child and Family Services. Support the development of child and <br />family services and programs that encourage safe and healthy environments for <br />children and families. <br />Summary of Public Outreach Efforts <br />By the nature of this program, the Library conduct outreach to the community to find adult literacy <br />learners and volunteer tutors. This program has been setting up community members for success <br />since 1989 and is positively received . <br />Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 12/13/2023