This resolution approves an increase of $70,545,604 to a contract with the Children’s Council of San Francisco to enhance compensation and administrative services for the Early Care Workforce, bringing the total contract amount to $234,891,608 through June 30, 2027. It also allows the Department of Early Childhood to make minor adjustments to the agreement without significantly changing its terms.
Resolution approving the second amendment to Contract No. 1000028798 between Children’s Council of San Francisco and the Department of Early Childhood (“DEC”) for the provision of the Early Care Workforce Compensation and Administrative Services to support the City’s implementation of the San Francisco citywide plan for Early Care and Education (ECE) Workforce Development and Compensation Initiatives; increasing the agreement amount by $70,545,604 for a total amount not to exceed $234,891,608, for a term of October 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027; and authorizing DEC to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to enhance compensation for early childhood educators in San Francisco, driven by the city's commitment to improve early care and education services.
Voters approved Proposition C, establishing a Commercial Rent Tax to fund early care and education services, including compensation for educators.
DEC issued a Request for Proposals for a fiscal agent to administer the Early Care and Education Workforce Compensation Initiative.
The grant agreement between the City and Children's Council commenced to provide workforce compensation and administrative services.
The Board retroactively approved the initial grant agreement with Children's Council for a total amount not to exceed $164,346,004.
The first amendment to the grant agreement was approved, extending the term to June 30, 2027 without increasing the funding amount.
DEC submitted a resolution to the Board to approve a second amendment to increase the grant amount by $70,545,604.
The Board is set to review the proposed second amendment to the grant agreement, which would increase the total funding to $234,891,608.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
This ordinance creates a new Department of Early Childhood to replace the Office of Early Care and Education and First Five San Francisco, and establishes an Early Childhood Community Oversight and Advisory Committee. It also updates the roles of the Children and Families First Commission.
