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Marin County Child Care Commission 1111 Las Gallinas Ave. San Rafael, CA 94903 (415) 499-5827 www.marinschools.org/ECE

MARIN COUNTY CHILD CARE COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 – from 3 to 5 pm

At The Marin Child Care Council – 555 Northgate Dr. San Rafael.

Chair: Heidi Thomsky

1. Call to order**Introductions and UpdatesChair action and information[Go around – all]

2. Approval of/Revisions to Agenda**Agreement on topics for meeting[Unanimous Consent action item, unless there are objections/changes]

3. Public (non-members) Comment on Non-Agendized ItemsThis is an opportunity for the public to direct questions or comments related to theCommission concerning matters not on the agenda. No action can be taken by theCommission unless the matter is placed on a subsequent agenda.[Comments (Max. 3 minutes per speaker)]

4. Consent Calendar**+

Meeting Minutes of September 5, 2017Approve record of previous meeting[Unanimous Consent action items, unless there are requests to remove an item fromConsent.]

5. Hot TopicMarin Child Care Council: Updates and Plans for 2018By Aideen Gaidmore, Executive Director

6. Coordinator’s ReportUpdates. Highlight: AB 435 - Marin Subsidy Pilot Plan: Next Steps[Report]

7. Committees’ Report & UpdatesShare updates on progress based on annual workplan

[Presentation, open discussion, vote on action items]

Committees Chairs

7.1. Executive Committee a. Updatesb. Annual Election **

1. Slate of Officers for 2017: Heidi Thomsky, Chairperson; Ana Andrade-Wolf,

Secretary/Treasurer.

2. Nominating Committee: Jason Lau, Josie Sanchez, Jayne Johnson.

d. Membership- Commissioners recently reappointed: Heidi Tomsky, Laura Trahan, Kelsey Lombardi,Carol Barton, Xochitl Fierro, and Elaini Negussie.

- Committees for 2018: Quality and Workforce, Access & Coordination, Executive Committee+

e. Calendar 2018+**

- Review and approve 2018 General Meetings Calendar

Ms. Thomsky

Marin County Child Care Commission 1111 Las Gallinas Ave. San Rafael, CA 94903 (415) 499-5827 www.marinschools.org/ECE

e. CDE Reports **+ - 2017 LPC Annual Self‐Evaluation Report and 2017 LPC Membership Certification

Regarding Composition. f. Policy - Request Congressman Jared Huffman to co-sponsor the bill+**

7.2. Quality & Workforce Committee a. Updates

Ms. Thomsky

7.3. Access & Coordination Committee a. Updates

Ms. Andrade-Wolf/ Jacklin

8. Hot Topic: Our 2018 Strategic Workplan and Policy Platform **

8.1. Review and Approve the Strategic Workplan+ [Presentation, discussion, vote]

8.2. Changes in the Policy Platform for 2018+

[Brainstorm] 9. Member Announcements

Share information [Announcements]

10. Adjourn** [Unanimous consent]

** = action item (action may also be taken on any item on the agenda). Quorum required for action today: 8 members.

[ ] = Process += Related document enclosed or to be presented at meeting

The quorum for this meeting is 8 commissioners. In the event a quorum is not present those attending will meet as an ad hoc

committee to discuss business contained in the agenda and to vote to recommend actions to the Commission.

The Marin County Child Care Commission’s mission is to lead and support countywide plans and advocacy efforts to ensure

access to high quality early care and education services.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance (i.e. auxiliary aids or services) in order to participate in this public meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

by calling (415) 499-6172 (TTY) Or (415) 499-7331 (voice) at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting.

All public meetings and events sponsored or conducted by the County of Marin are held in accessible sites. Requests for accommodations may be made by calling (415) 473-4381(voice/TTY) or 711 for the California Relay Service or e-mailing [email protected] at

least four work days in advance of the event. Copies of documents are available in alternative formats, upon written request

MARIN COUNTY CHILD CARE COMMISSION

DRAFT MEETING MINUTES A Regular Meeting and Annual Planning Rretreat of the Marin County Child Care Commission was held on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at the Marin County Office of Education.

1. Call to order**

Roll Call Commissioners present at roll call:

Andrade-Wolf, Tomsky, Barton, Myers, Lau, Lombardi, Sanchez, Uryu

Commissioner who joined the meeting after the roll call: Trahan, Negussie, Fierro

Commissioners absent at meeting: Pineda, Johnson, Beardsley, Romo, Godinez. Staff present: Ericka Erickson Guests: Sarah Gaidano, Leelee Thomas

2. Approval of/Revisions to Agenda **

M/s/c Myers/Lombardi, the matter passed 8-0 to approve and adopt the agenda with the following amendment:

Inclusion of items:

6.1.2. Updated 2017-2018 CDE Budget (attached)

6.1.3. Coordinator’s participation in the 2017 Annual CCCCA Conference (info attached)

3. Public (non-members) Comment on Non-Agendized Items

Guests: No members of the public wished to speak.

4. Consent Calendar**

M/s/c Lombardi/Myers; the matter passed 9-0 to approve the adoption of the items on the Consent Calendar:

5.1. Approve June 6, 2017 meeting minutes

5. Coordinator Updates

Coordinator Ericka Erickson shared updates on State Legislation, Commission Membership, Website, and Upcoming Events (attached)

6. Committees’ Report & Updates

6.1. Commissioner Tomsky shared Executive Committee updates, including the following action items:

6.1.1. Applications for Appointment - M/s/c Trahan/Andrade-Wolf; the matter passed 11-0 to approve the appointment of Ana Rasquiza.

6.1.2. Updated 2017-2018 Budget (CDE Grant) – An updated version of the budget was presented and is attached as part of the minutes. Discussion included recommendation by Commissioner Barton for the creation of a Scope of

of 2

Work for Coordinator by the Executive Committee. M/s/c Lau/Andrade-Wolf; the matter passed 11-0 to approve the updated budget.

6.1.3. Participation of Coordinator in the 2017 CCCCA Conference –M/s/c Myers/Lombardi; the matter passed 11-0 to approve coordinator’s participation in the conference and related budget item.

6.2. Quality and Workforce Committee – M/s/c Lombardi/Barton; the matter passed to approve the August 22, 2017 committee meeting minutes

6.3. Access and Coordination Committee – M/s/c Andrade-Wolf/Lau; the matter passed to approve the August 22, 2017 committee meeting minutes

7. Hot Topic: Our Strategic Plan and the 2017-2018 Worlkplan

M/s/c Barton/Fierro; the matter passed 11-0 to table the item to the next General Meeting.

8. Announcements No announcements shared 9. Adjourn

M/s/c Barton/Trahan; the matter passed 11-0 to adjourn the meeting. Chairperson Tomsky adjourned the meeting at 4:05 pm. Commissioners were invited to participate in the Forum on DACA hosted at MCOE – Community Room. Video of the forum available at https://livestream.com/accounts/1402431/events/7694145

These draft minutes will be reviewed by the Marin County Child Care Commission at their next regular meeting on Tuesday, November 7, 2017.

https://livestream.com/accounts/1402431/events/7694145

MARIN COUNTY CHILD CARE COMMISSION - 2017/2018 BUDGET - updated 08/22/17

Item Description CLPC (CDE)

2017-2018Current Revenue 53,667.00Carry OverSalariesKimberly - Adm. Assistant 2,550.00K benefits @49% 1,249.50

PEAEricka Erickson - LPC Coordinator 35,000.00PEA Benefits (11 - 24%) 8,006.00Materials and supplies 380.00Equipment 450.00E-Communication Tools (Website) 100.00Trainings, Events, Conferences & Mileage 1,511.00Dues and Membership 145.00Stipends (Consumer & Provider Seats)Postage 20.00Contract ServicesPrinting 200.00Outside Printing (Business Cards) 80.00Subtotal 49,691.50Indirect Cost (8%, 10%, 14.72%) 3,975.36

Total Expenditure 53,666.86

http://www.california-childcare-coordinators.org/association.html

2017 Fall Conference

September 27-29, 2017

DoubleTree Hotel San Diego Downtown 1646 Front Street

San Diego, CA 92101

Room Reservations (619) 239-6800

Please identify yourself as a CCCCA member

to book at the discounted group rate of $159.00 per night.

Save the Dates: September 27-29, 2017

California Child Care Coordinators Association Annual Conference

Reflecting on 25 Years Past, Facing the Future Together

http://www.california-childcare-coordinators.org/association.html

MARIN AND SOLANO LPCS

CONFERENCES RELATED TO ECE & PUBLIC POLICY - 2017/2018

FALL 2017 FALL 2017 SPRING 2018

CCCCA WATER COOLER WATER COOLER

Location: San Diego Sacramento Sacramento

Dates: Sept. 27-29 Oct. 2 & 3 Feb. 21 & 22

COSTS

Registration Fee $200.00 $150.00 $150.00

Mileage (approx) $37.45 $83.46 $83.46

Airfare $213.00

Parking $48.00 $64.00 $64.00

Hotel $358.70

Subtotal $857.15 $297.46 $297.46

Total $1,452.07

Cost for each LPC $726.04

Staff Time 3 Days 1.5 Days 1.5 Days

Marin Solano Solano

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

CCCCA Annual Conference:

http://www.california-childcare-coordinators.org/key-events.html

Water Cooler Conference - Fall :

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-birth-to-five-water-cooler-conference-registration-36451070132

Water Cooler Conference - Spring:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-k-12-water-cooler-equity-conference-registration-30180256961#

http://www.california-childcare-coordinators.org/key-events.html

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-birth-to-five-water-cooler-conference-registration-36451070132

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-k-12-water-cooler-equity-conference-registration-30180256961

Marin County Child Care CommissionCommittees - 2018

FIRST NAME LAST NAME COMMITTEEAna Andrade-Wolf Access and CoordinationArleen Uryu Access and CoordinationJason Lau Access and CoordinationJosie Sanchez Access and CoordinationLourdes Romo Access and CoordinationSaul Godinez Access and CoordinationXochitl Fierro Access and CoordinationCarol Barton Quality and WorkforceElaini Negussie Quality and WorkforceHeidi Tomsky Quality and WorkforceJayne Johnson Quality and WorkforceKelsey Lombardi Quality and WorkforceSarah Grewe Quality and WorkforceTanya Myers Quality and WorkforceLaura Trahan Executive Committee

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance (i.e. auxiliary aids or services) in order to participate in this public meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by calling (415) 499-6172 (TTY)

or (415) 499-7331 (voice) at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting. All public meetings and events sponsored or conducted by the County of Marin are held in accessible sites. Requests for accommodations may be made by calling (415) 473-4381(voice/TTY) or 711 for the California Relay Service or e-mailing

[email protected] at least four work days in advance of the event. Copies of documents are available in alternative formats, upon written request.

Marin County Child Care Commission 1111 Las Gallinas Ave. San Rafael, CA 94903 (415) 499-5827 • [email protected] http://www.marinschools.org/ECE

Marin County Child Care Commission Your Local Child Care and Development Planning Council

General Meeting Dates

2018

• Tues. Feb. 6, 2018 - 3 to 5 pm, at MCOE

• Tues. Apr. 3, 2018 - 6 to 8 pm - Location TBA

• Tues. June 5, 2018 - 1 to 5 pm - Location TBA

• Tues. Sept. 4, 2018 – 3 to 5 pm, at MCOE

• Tues. Nov. 6, 2018 – 3 to 5 pm, at MCOE

Note: location might change with some notice

MCOE = Marin County Office of Education – 1111 Las Gallinas Ave. San Rafael.

TBA = To Be Announced

mailto:[email protected]

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California Department of Education Child Development Division Form CD-3020 (New 12/08)

CERTIFICATION STATEMENT REGARDING COMPOSITION OF LPC MEMBERSHIP

Return to: Due Date: California Department of Education Annually on January 16 Child Development Division Local Planning Council Consultant 1430 N. Street, Suite 3410 Sacramento, CA 95814 Please complete all information requested below: County Name: Marin County

County Coordinator Name and Telephone Number: Ericka Erickson , Coordinator, (415) 499-5827

Membership Categories 20% Consumers (Defined as a parent or person who receives, or who has received within the past 36 months, child care services.)

Name of Representative Address/Telephone Number Appointment Date and Duration Jason Lau, PhD

331 Sterling Way San Rafael, CA 94903 319-610-3744

11/01/16 2 years

Saul Godinez

91 Larkspur Street San Rafael, CA 94901 415-454-2640

11/01/16 2 years

Kelsey Lombardi 2441 Topaz Drive Novato, CA 94945 415-272-0555

05/03/16 2 years

Xochilt Fierro

44 Kelly Dr. Novato CA 94945 415-756-5466

10/31/2017 2 years

20% Child Care providers (Defined as a person who provides child care services or represents persons who provide child care services.)

Name of Representative Address/Telephone Number Appointment Date and Duration Lourdes Romo

P.O. Box 1323 Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 415-663-8022

11/01/16 2 years

Ana Andrade-Wolf

616 Tarragon Dr. San Rafael, CA 94903 415-492-9745

11/01/16 2 years

Heidi Tomsky

3 Plaza Demira Novato, CA 94947 415-497-1677

10/31/17 2 years

Vacant 20% Public Agency Representative (Defined as a person who represents a city, county, or local education agency.)

Name of Representative Address/Telephone Number Appointment Date and Duration Laura Trahan

66 Eagle Drive Novato, CA 94949 415-806-3337

10/31/17 2 years

Elaini Negussie 935 Golden Gate Ave. #J San Francisco, CA 94102 323-217-9790

10/31/17 2 years

Ana Rasquiza 3384 Suter St. Oakland, CA 94602 (916)473-3305

09/26/2017 2years

Vacancy

http://apps.marincounty.org/bosboardsandcomm/mbrpage.aspx?MemberId=2219&

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Membership Categories 20% Community Representative (Defined as a person who represents an agency or business that provides private funding for child care services, or who advocates for child care services through participation in civic or community-based organizations but is not a child care provider or CDE funded agency representative.)

Name of Representative Address/Telephone Number Appointment Date and Duration Jayne Johnson

157 Shenadoah Place San Rafael, CA 94903 415-300-6493

11/08/16 2 years

Tanya Myers 34 Wimbledon Ln. Fairfax, CA 94930 415-518-2694

11/01/16 2 years

Carol Barton 120 La Perdiz Ct. San Rafael, CA 94903 510-520-0471

10/31/17 2 years

Ruth Pineda 78 Stonecreek Dr. American Canyon, CA 94503 707-515-9219

11/01/16 2 years

20% Discretionary Appointees (Appointed from any of the above categories or outside of these categories at the discretion of the appointing agencies.)

Name of Representative Address/Telephone Number Appointment Date and Duration Arleen Uryu 1055 Las Ovejas Apt. 5

San Rafael, CA 94903 08/22/2017 2 years

Josie Sanchez 259 Castro St. Forest Knolls, CA 94933 415-299-1824

07/12/16 2 years

Vacancy 838 Autumn Lane Mill Valley, CA 94941-3901 (650) 288-8758

10/31/17 2 years

Vacancy Authorized Signatures We hereby verify as the authorized representatives of the county board of supervisors (CBS), the county superintendent of schools

(CSS), and the Local Child Care and Development Planning Council (LPC) chairperson that as of December 8, 2015, the above

identified individuals meet the council representation categories as mandated in AB 1542 (Chapter 270, Statutes 1997; California

Education Code Section 8499.3). Further, the CBS, CSS, and LPC chairperson verify that a good faith effort has been made by the

appointing agencies to ensure that the ethnic, racial, and geographic composition of the LPC is reflective of the population of the

county.

Authorized Representative - County Board of Supervisors Telephone Number Date

Authorized Representative - County Superintendent of Schools

Telephone Number Date

Local Child Care Planning Council Chairperson Telephone Number Date



California Department of Education Attachment 2 Child Development Division Page 1 of 2 CD 2934 (Revised August 2008)

Local Child Care and Development Planning Councils Agency Annual Report

Instructions for form completion are on page 2. Agency Name Marin County Child Care Commission

Vendor # 1021

Contract Type Local Planning Council

Date Agency Self Evaluation Completed Nov. 7, 2017

Name of annual report contact person and telephone number Ericka Erickson, Coordinator, (415) 499-5827

Date of current Needs Assessment 2014-2019

Date of current Comprehensive Plan 2014-2019

Annual report process description: TO COMPLETE THE ANNUAL REPORT PROCESS, THE COMMISSION DISCUSSED THE KEY DIMENSIONS OF THE LPC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS DELINEATED BY CALIFORNIA EDUCATION CODE AT THEIR REGULAR MEETING IN NOVEMBER. THE COMMISSION FOUND NO ISSUES OF NONCOMPLIANCE. STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF CURRENT OPERATIONS WERE IDENTIFIED AND WILL BE USED TO GUIDE FUTURE COMMISSION GOALS AND ACTIVITIES. Statement of Completion I certify that an agency Self Evaluation has been completed by this agency on the date specified above and that the appropriate review instrument(s) was/were used.

Signature of Authorized Agency Representative

Date

At least one LPC Representative who participated in the agency’s completed self evaluation process (described above) must sign this document.

Signature of LPC Chairperson or Representative

Date


Directions for Completing and Submitting the Agency Annual Report

Prepare this form for the LPC contract your agency administers, include:

• Legal Name of Agency

• Vendor Number

• Date Agency Self Evaluation Completed

• Name of Contact Person and Telephone Number

• Date of Current Needs Assessment

• Date of Current Comprehensive Child Care and Development Plan

• Describe the annual report process and who participated in the process. Describe the role and level of participation and contribution by parents, staff, Board of Supervisors, Superintendent of Schools and your LPC council members in the self evaluation process. Include the start and completion date of your self evaluation and annual report process. Include information regarding update of the LPC Program Coordinator and LPC member handbooks to reflect the new requirements and documentation of the new self evaluation process.

• Signature and date provided by authorized agency representative.

• Signature and date provided by participant LPC chairperson or LPC representative. Note: Form CD 2934 requires the signature of one LPC chairperson or designated LPC representative who actually participated in the annual process. Attach the Summary of Self Evaluation Findings (CD 2935) to this form and mail to:

Child Development Division California Department of Education

1430 N Street, Suite 3410 Sacramento, CA 95814-5901


LOCAL CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING COUNCIL PROGRAMS

SUMMARY OF SELF EVALUATION FINDINGS

Agency: Marin County Child Care Commission Vendor Number: 1021 Agency Representative: Ericka Erickson Title: LPC Staff Coordinator Telephone Number: (415) 499-5827 Date Reviewed: November 7, 2017

Compliance Items KEY DIMENSIONS FROM CALIFORNIA Education Code (EC)

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1. EC Section 8279.3 and 8499.5(b)

Involvement in Local Priority Setting Process Parents, staff, Board of Supervisors, County Superintendent of Schools, LPC members, and the public at large participate in reviewing and evaluating core data elements and determine local priority areas of unmet child care and development services for all children.

X

2. EC Section 8499.5

Governance and Administration Policies, needs assessments, comprehensive child care and development plans, and administration of LPC categorical programs meet statutory requirements.

X


Funding Allocation and use of funds meet statutory requirements for allowable expenditures.

X


Standards, Assessment, and Accountability Categorical LPC programs meet state standards for membership certification.

X

5. EC Section 8499.3(f),(g)

Staffing and Professional Development Staff members and LPC members are recruited, trained, assigned tasks, and assisted to ensure the effectiveness of the program.

X

Mail this form to the LPC Consultant by November 15 of each year to:

Child Development Division California Department of Education

1430 N Street, Suite 3410 Sacramento, CA 95814-5901


Compliance Items KEY DIMENSIONS FROM CALIFORNIA EC

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6. EC Section 8499.5 (3)

Opportunity and Equal Educational Access All participants have equitable access to all programs provided by the LPC, as required by law.

X

7. EC Section 8499.5 (4),(5),(6),(7),(8)

Collaboration Activities LPCs coordinate and collaborate with multiple partners to mobilize public and private resources to meet the identified local child care and development needs in their local communities.

X

FINDINGS OF NONCOMPLIANCE

(Attach additional pages as necessary to note all noncompliance findings)

Item Noncompliance Findings

Across the country, too many families do not have access to high-quality early learning and care that

will help their children thrive without breaking the bank. The cost of child care has increased by 25

percent in the past decade, forcing parents to choose between going to work and paying for child care.1

In fact, in 33 states and the District of Columbia, infant care costs exceed the average cost of in-state

college tuition at public 4-year institutions.2 These costs make it difficult for parents to balance the

high cost of child care while securing a well-paying job and providing for their family.

In order to address the current child care crisis in this country, families need a child care and early

learning system that provides high-quality, affordable child care and access to quality preschool

programs that will prepare children for success in kindergarten and beyond. Payments should be

affordable, programs should be high-quality, and the system should work for working families, not the

other way around.

The Child Care for Working Families Act would address the current early learning and care crisis by

ensuring that no family under 150% of state median income pays more than seven percent of their

income on child care. Families would pay their fair share for care on a sliding scale, regardless of the

number of children they have. The bill would also support universal access to high-quality preschool

programs for all 3- and 4-year olds. Finally, the bill would significantly improve compensation and

training for the child care workforce to ensure that our nation’s teachers and caregivers have the

support they need, as well as the children they are caring for, to thrive.

Additionally, the bill would:

Establish a new federal-state partnership to provide high-quality, affordable child care from birth

through age 13.

More than double the number of children eligible for child care assistance, and ensure all those

who are eligible have the ability to enroll their child in a quality program.3

Provide incentives and funding for states to create high-quality preschool programs for low- and

moderate-income 3- and 4-year olds during the school day, while providing a higher matching rate

for programs for infants and toddlers, who are often harder and more expensive to care for.

Increase workforce training and compensation, including by ensuring that all child care workers are

paid a living wage and early childhood educators are provided parity with elementary school

teachers with similar credentials and experience.

Improve care in a variety of settings, including addressing the needs of family, friend, and neighbor

care and care during non-traditional hours to help meet the needs of working families.

Build more inclusive, high-quality child care providers for children with disabilities, and infants

and toddlers with disabilities, including by increasing funding for the Individuals with Disabilities

Education Act.

Help all Head Start programs meet the new expanded duration requirements and provide full-day,

full-year programming.

1 Erickson, Jennifer. "The Middle-Class Squeeze." Center for American Progress. September 24, 2014. https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/economy/reports/2014/09/24/96903/the-middle-class-squeeze/. 2 Gould, Elise, and Tanyell Cooke. "High Quality Child Care Is out of Reach for Working Families." Economic Policy Institute. October 6, 2015.

http://www.epi.org/publication/child-care-affordability/. 3 CRS memorandum, “Eligibility Estimates for Expanded CCDBG.” June 15, 2017; Chaudry, Ajay memorandum. “Senate HELP CC Expansion Bill Cost

Estimate. ” August 29, 2017.

Child Care for Working Families Act Senator Patty Murray and Representative Bobby Scott

Marin County Child Care Commission (MC4) Strategic Workplan 2014 – 2019. Part4: 2017 – 2018 • Page 1

STRATEGIC WORKPLAN 2014 – 2019

Part 4: 2017 – 2018

CONTENTS Page 2: Access & Coordination Workplan

Page 3: Quality & Workforce Workplan

Page 5: Executive Committee Workplan


Strategic Goal #1: MC4 will advocate for access to high quality child care for all families living in Marin County

ACCESS & COORDINATION COMMITTEE

Objective #1: Key stakeholders will have increased knowledge of early care and education and out of school time needs in Marin County

Expected Outcomes (In order of priority): Outcome 1. Board of Supervisors will seek out the Commission as a key informant on community issues

Measure 1 - As community issues impacting families are discussed, the Commission is sought out for guidance and/or position Outcome 2- Stakeholders will utilize the information provided by the Commission in their own strategic decision-making

Measure 2 - As funds become available for expansion, Commission recommendations impact allocation decisions Outcome 3- The Commission will be viewed as a leader in the community on issues related to access and quality

Measure 3 - Increase in new partnerships, increase in the number of meetings the Commission is asked to participate in

Strategies

(In order of priority)

Resources

Needed

Person(s)

Responsible

Due Date Date

Completed

Outcomes/Notes

1. Engage in ongoing information/data collection/analysis/dissemination on issues of access and quality.

1.1. Seek out quantitative and qualitative data elements, especially the annual zip code priorities, numbers of children with special needs, feedback from providers and from partner organizations on issues identified in our Master Plan (e.g. curriculum, assessment, facilities, professional development, parent/family needs, concerns and engagement, challenges accessing care, minimum wage, Transition Kindergarten -TK).

- Budget for data collection (time, subscriptions, technology needs) and analysis

Coordinator, Access and Coordination Committee Members

Zip codes: April 2018 Continuous as needed and in response to legislative priorities

May 2018

2. Enhance communication and collaboration among ECE stakeholders.

Improve our website (include video/audio/infographics) and launch a quarterly e-newsletter (Include as staple elements topics such as the Marin Strong Start)

Support planning and coordination of:

- Web tools (e.g. Wordpress, Constant Contact, Mail Chimp) - Staff and Commissioners’ time



- The Week of the Young Child (April 16th to 20th) (e.g. Engage elected officials in Job Shadow Site Visits) - National Month of Work and Family (October) (e.g. Interviews with political candidates, Op. Ed pieces)

3. Develop and publicize recommendations/position statements to address emerging policy priorities for the County. (e.g. transit hubs, and housing)

Support Marin Strong Start

Support/spread the word about Worthy Wages Campaign

Continue to monitor housing-related public decisions (local and state) to ensure consideration of early education in the discussions.

- Email distribution list of key stakeholders -Staff and Commissioners’ time


Strategic Goal #2: MC4 will examine the early care and education and out of school time workforce talents and needs

QUALITY & WORKFORCE COMMITTEE

Objective #2: The MC4 and community stakeholders will have improved knowledge about the early care and education and out of school time workforce, including their talents, needs and impact of training programs offered

Expected Outcome: ● Outcome 1 - Data is used and valued by stakeholders to inform policies and practices related to workforce development

Measure 1 – Commission data and recommendations impact decisions regarding training and professional development, compensation,

recruitment practices, etc.

Strategies and Tasks


Resources Needed Person(s)

Responsible

Due Date Date

Completed

Outcomes/Notes

1. Ensure that information about workforce

diversity, compensation, and recruitment is

disseminated to the full commission and, as

needed, to the wider community.

Staff and

Commissioners’ time

for research and

relationship building

Coordinator,

Quality and

Workforce


Disseminate local data in different formats

(e.g. infograph, Op. Ed piece)

Attend local related meetings and events –

create “Commission Liaison” roles for

Commissioners (e.g. Strong Start)

Pursue research opportunities for Workforce

Study (e.g. incorporate as part of our needs

assessment and contract with org. like R&R

Network )

(e.g. Center for the

Study of Child Care

Employment)

Committee

Members

2. Reach out to partners to identify

opportunities to support trainings that meet

the needs of the workforce and to

disseminate information about professional

development events/workshops.

2.1. Support the coordination of the Professional

Development Collaborative

- Staff time

- Web tools (e.g.

Wordpress, Constant

Contact, Mail Chimp,

Social Media)

- Documents previously

developed by the

Commission (e.g. MOU)

Coordinator,

Quality and

Workforce

Committee

Members

3. Disseminate the one page workforce

pathways document

- Post it online

- Share with stakeholders (e.g. job fairs,

video)

Staff and


Coordinator,

Quality and

Workforce

Committee

Members


Strategic Goal #3: Build member capacity to carry out the mission of the Commission

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Objective #3: Commission members will be able to understand and articulate the Commission’s vision, mission, strategic objectives, and the value of the Commission to the community Expected Outcomes (listed in order of priority):

Outcome 1 - Improved recruitment of a diverse membership Measure 1 – Commission composition reflects the diversity of the ECE field in Marin

Outcome 2 - Increased satisfaction of Commission members Measure 2 – The majority of commissioners finds serving on the Commission a valuable and gratifying experience

Outcome 3 - Improved retention of Commission members

Measure 3 – Increased number of Commissioners finishing their term and applying for a new term

Strategies and Tasks


Resources Needed Lead Due Date Date

Completed

Outcomes/Notes

1. Creation of 2018-2019 Countywide Needs

Assessment, Pilot Subsidy Plan, and 2020-

2015 Master Plan Design

TBD Ad Hoc

Committee

TBD TBD

2. Create and implement Commissioners’ Capacity Building Program for 2018

- - Build the capacity of Commissioners, especially

using technology tools available (e.g. gotowebinar.com and project management websites)

Online tools (e.g.

Gotowebinar.com)

Staff and


Coordinator,

Executive

Committee

Members

Ongoing N/A Ongoing

2017 Policy Platform

Marin County Child Care Commission • 2014 -2019 Master Plan

Consistent with the Marin Child Care Master Plan 2014-2019, the Marin County Child Care Commission develops an Annual Policy Platform with recommendations and strategies. In 2017, the Commission is especially supporting the advancement of the following priorities:

1. Create a local sustainable source of funding to ensure equal access to quality preschool, child care and afterschool programs for Marin’s children.

Support Marin Strong Start Coalition’s efforts

2. Build a streamlined subsidy reimbursement system that reflects the actual current cost of high quality care and early education.

Advance advocacy efforts for a sustainable and systematic increase of the California reimbursement rates for child care and development programs

Highlight existing and explore new local sources of revenue that could complement the State Reimbursement Rate

3. Champion equitable compensation levels for the workforce that are adequate for effective recruitment, development, and retention of professionals.

Advocate for a minimum wage increase that reflects the level of a living wage

Support the expansion of other key compensation elements

4. Increase investments and promote strategies that increase the accessibility and affordability of early care and education services for all children.

Support advocacy efforts related to the adjustment of income eligibility ceilings for subsidized child care

5. Promote integration of early care and education in land use and planning

Highlight the need for construction or renovation of facilities in neighborhoods with unmet needs

Raise awareness about the opportunity to increase landlords’ acceptance of family child care providers as tenants