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CityCouncil | 2010-09-25 | 2 | The Superintendent stated the School District has to be cautious regarding funding; the District could lose State funds if the City gives money to the District; staff has to work to ensure the money does not end up reducing the District's State funding. The School District Director of Fiscal Services stated there are unknowns about whether the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding would be a transfer, donation or loan; then the District has to determine whether receiving the funds would reduce its [State] funding. The Interim City Manager questioned whether the funding could be a reimbursement; stated CDBG funding has to meet requirements; no one wants the funding to end up being a subsidy for the State; providing the funds would not be a loan. Mayor Johnson stated general direction can be given if a funding solution, without detrimental impacts discussed, can be found; the situation has been created by the State; the State takes money and then ties the City's and School's hands regarding funding sources. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the funding would be a stopgap; inquired whether funding the program has been an on-going problem; stated that he recalls problems 10 years ago. The Superintendent responded past discussions focused on whether the School District should be in the business of pre-K and day care; stated the District has provided subsidies to the program in the past; the District is trying to make the program funded solely by money that comes from the State. Board Member Spencer noted that the District received $50,000 for the program from the County in the past. Board Member Jensen stated the School District could reimburse the City if the State includes [funding for] the program when it adopts the budget. Mayor Johnson stated the funding would be a short-term stopgap measure, and would not be a long-term solution; time has to be taken to determine if the program needs to be modeled into something different. Board Member Jensen stated there are ways to make the program more efficient; inquired whether expenses could be reduced even further and whether State requirements can be met with fewer teachers and staff. The Superintendent responded in the affirmative; stated the District is also reviewing whether the program can be relocated. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether the City is looking at using CDBG funds; further Special Meeting Alameda City Council 2 September 25, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-09-25.pdf |