REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
November 18, 2025
FROM
ARLENE MOLINA, Director, Preschool Services Department
SUBJECT
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Revenue Agreement with San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools for the Quality Start San Bernardino Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve Revenue Agreement with the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools to support the Quality Start San Bernardino Program, in the annual amount not to exceed $261,000, for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.
(Presenter: Arlene Molina, Director, 383-2078)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The Revenue Agreement with the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) provides funding in the amount up to $6,000 per Tier 4 participating sites, and up to $9,000 per Tier 5 participating sites as outlined in the Revenue Agreement. Preschool Services Department (PSD) anticipates receiving approximately $261,000 annually for 29 participating sites. This program is 100% State funded through the California Department of Education. PSD is not requesting adjustments to its 2025-26 budget at this time but may return to the Board of Supervisors to request such adjustments if necessary. Adequate appropriation and revenue will be included in the 2026-27 recommended budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
PSD operates the Head Start, Early Head Start, and State Preschool programs and serves more than 2,000 children in 30 locations through direct services throughout San Bernardino County. The programs provide education, health, cognitive, social/emotional, physical growth and development, and parent involve...
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