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LIBRARY - County Librarian Alicia Meyer
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the County Librarian to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Quality Counts North State (QCNS) for the purpose of supporting quality improvement efforts through mentor services, professional development and allocation funding; and accept funds in an amount to be determined based on criteria met but not to exceed $1,000, effective 7/1/23 through 6/30/24
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Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact as donation revenue was included in the FY23-24 budget, and these funds will be used to offset budgeted expenses.
Background Information:
Quality Counts North State (QCNS) is a consortium of six northern California counties participating in Quality Counts California. The purpose of this MOU is to establish the terms and conditions under which QCNS will support Tehama County Library's quality improvement efforts through mentor services, professional development, and quality allocation funding.
Although Tehama County Library has participated in years past, the MOU was signed by Tehama County Friends of the Library, with funds being remitted to that organization. Since evaluation of quality improvement efforts actually apply to Library staff--specifically those related to Youth Services programming--it is appropriate that the Board of Supervisors approve the Library entering into this agreement. Accordingly, funds received will be deposited with the County and used for Library operating expenses in support of Youth Services programming.