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AGENDA ITEM BACKGROUND
TO: GOVERNING BOARD
DATE
FROM: VICE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
August 6, 2012
2012-2013 Contract with Santa Cruz County
Human Services Department
REASON FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
ACTION
ITEM NUMBER
ENCLOSURE(S)
Page 1 of 1
A.7
BACKGROUND:
The college partners with the Santa Cruz County Human Services Department to serve participants
and clients in their various programs.
Fast Track to Work serves participants referred by the CalWORKs program and WIA clients
referred by the Workforce Investment Board. FTTW provides a variety of services including:
 orientation to the college
 assistance in accessing financial aid
 assistance in developing an educational plan consistent with their career objectives and the
WIA and CalWORKs parameters
 coordination of payment for fees, books, and supplies
 monitoring and reporting progress towards completion
 supporting student retention through information and referral to college and other agencies’
services
This fiscal year’s contract with the Human Services Department provides:
 $160,136 to support FTTW services and WIA clients.
FISCAL IMPACT:
An increase in the amount of $160,136 in revenue and expenditures.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Governing Board approve a $160,136 contract with the County of Santa
Cruz to serve WIA and CalWORKs participants. It is further recommended that the Board authorize
the Vice President of Student Services and FTTW Project Manager to execute and make all
necessary arrangements in relation to this agreement on behalf of the college.
Administrator Initiating Item:
Dennis Bailey-Fougnier
Academic and Professional Matter
If yes, Faculty Senate Agreement
Senate President Signature
 Yes  No
 Yes  No
Final Disposition
Approved