REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
November 4, 2025
FROM
ARLENE MOLINA, Director, Preschool Services Department
SUBJECT
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Non-Financial Contract with the University of New England for Student Internships
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve non-financial Contract with the University of New England, for training and field experience of student interns provided by the Preschool Services Department, for the period of November 5, 2025, through October 31, 2030.
(Presenter: Arlene Molina, Director, 383-2078)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote the Countywide Vision.
Create, Maintain and Grow Jobs and Economic Value in the County.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The recommended Contract is non-financial in nature and as such, does not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Preschool Services Department (PSD) provides Head Start, Early Head Start, and State Preschool programs that include comprehensive child development and family services comprised of education, health, nutrition, parent involvement, and psychological services for children ages zero to five years and their families. Head Start and State Preschool programs have been operating in San Bernardino County (County) since 1965. Since 1999, PSD has provided these programs through a combination of direct and contracted services. The overall goal of these programs is to increase the health and school readiness of disadvantaged children and increase the self-sufficiency of low-income families.
PSD employs qualified professionals who will provide the needed tutelage and guidance to student interns participating in the various programs at the University of New England (UNE). Interns will support efforts to ensure children receive their daily nutritional needs in accordance with ...
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