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~.0;\ REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From Vice Mayor Pierce October 11, 2004 Subject Council consideration to support H.R. 4585 that would authorize funding for full-service community schools Recommendation Adopt a resolution that supports H.R. 4585 and urges the San Mateo Congressional Delegation to co-sponsor the bill. Background Through Redwood City 2020 and its partners, the community has successful and long standing partnerships for after-school programs, health services and the Redwood City Family Centers. The Redwood City School District and the County have taken an interest in pursuing development of "community schools". The Community Schools concept takes collaboration one step further by coordinating multiple federal, state ... and/or local educational and social service programs at public elementary or secondary schools through community-based organizations and public/private partnerships. Recently the partners of Redwood City 2020, and a number of school site teams, participated in a Community Schools conference held by the John Gardner Center at Stanford to learn more about creating successful community schools. At the federal level, Congressman Steny Hoyer has introduced HR 4585 that would authorize funding for full-service community schools. The County has asked for the City to support this effort with a resolution to be sent to Congressman Hoyer and a copy to the County. While funding may not be introduced this session, it is worthwhile to support the efforts of Congressman Hoyer on behalf of community schools. This resolution is compatible with our priorities, supports existing collaborations and could help in providing additional resources to our community. Alternative Council may choose not to adopt the resolution of support. ~¡¿~.~~ ..... - --A Barbara Pierce Vice Mayor Attachment Draft resolution -.....-'