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SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2009-01-22 | 2 | DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED SSHRB, Regular Meeting, January 22, 2009 Page 2 of 3 Motion for Board to send a letter supporting the effort to AUSD, and also send a letter to local community-based organizations to encourage them to participate in the Forums, and authorize ATAH to continue to identify further areas of support. M/S Biggs, Nielsen, Motion carried. with James opposed. Having the letter read to the School Board at their meeting on February 24th was mentioned during the discussion, but was not included in the final language of the motion that was voted on. Member James explained that while he supported the concept of the curriculum, and was in favor of the board supporting the Forums, he could not vote in favor of the 2nd motion because he had not read the curriculum. 3-C. WORKGROUP STATUS REPORTS: Alamedans Together Against Hate - Member Villareal on the meetings they have attended on the Caring School curriculum for LGBT effort and both he and member Soglin expressed support for this effort being undertaken by AUSD. Assessment and Awareness - Member Nielsen reported on the dental clinic at College of Alameda. AAWG are drafting a MOU between COA, AHS and the City. She described current operating hours and is looking to communicate with CBO's about access needs. Letter of support for grant was sent. Health is Not Just Healthcare is on hold but working to finalize data collected, and the planning staff attended a meeting in SF. Family Services Workgroup - President Wasko reported this workgroup will have something to report after the Youth Collaborative Retreat. The workgroup is participating in developing the agenda. There is a possibility of resurrecting the Festival of Families with COA. Sister City Workgroup - President Wasko reported the non-profit is moving forward, and this group is not participating in the Lunar New Year fair. 3-D. DISCUSSION ON HOW THE BOARD CAN FACILITATE FURTHER COLLABORATION AMONGST ALAMEDA SERVICES PROVIDERS: President Wasko outlined how changes in the SSHRB and ACCYF are affording an opportunity for us to increase collaboration. The Safe Schools grant is $1.5 million, and asked are others interested in seeking a greater role in identifying collaboration for funds. The Board expressed concerns and interest with how to share gather and share information, our role is to promote discussion amongst service providers and grant applications can be complex, the collaboration around common goals and themes, and what the next steps should be. Staff mentioned GIS and planning are being looked at. No motion this is an information item. 4. BOARD / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS: There will be an Alameda Services Collaborative meeting on Wed., February 4th, same place, same time, and please RSVP to Franz for lunch. President Wasko asked were are we with Board applications and interviews. | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2009-01-22.pdf |