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BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
FEBRUARY 13, 2002
TAPE #2002-07
The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, met in regular session as the Board of
Social Services in full conformity with the laws of the State of Colorado at the regular place of meeting in
the Weld County Centennial Center, Greeley, Colorado, February 13, 2002, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by the Chair and on roll call the following members were
present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof:
Commissioner Glenn Vaad, Chair
Commissioner David E. Long, Pro-Tem
Commissioner M. J. Geile
Commissioner William H. Jerke
Commissioner Robert D. Masden
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Esther E. Gesick
Director of Finance and Administration, Don Warden
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: The following was added to the Agenda under Social Services New Business:
1) Consider Application for Child Care Quality Expansion Grant and authorize Chair to sign [2002-0401]
MINUTES: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the minutes of the Board of Social Services meeting
of February 11, 2002, as printed. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
WARRANTS: Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the warrants for approval
by the Board in the amount of $27,961.11. Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as
presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR CHILD CARE QUALITY EXPANSION GRANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN: Judy Griego, Director of Social Services, stated this application was received late yesterday
requiring the item be added to the agenda. She stated this is a competitive grant for fiscal year 2003,
issued by the Colorado Department of Human Services. Ms. Griego stated under the terms of the
application,only the Department of Social Services can apply,which results in subcontracting the services
out to United Way and Aims Community College. She stated they are requesting $40,018.00, and United
Way and Aims Community College will provide the ten percent matching funds. If approved,the funds will
be used to target raising the quality of child care in child care homes and centers, retaining center staff and
home providers, and increasing quality training opportunities for child care staff. She stated the major
objectives are to provide an incentive program for mentors paying $155.00 per mentor, targeting four
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mentors from the Windsor, Johnstown, Fort Lupton and Dacono/Firestone/Frederick areas, license five
home providers through the accrediting program,and recruit 25 new child care home providers. Ms.Griego
stated the Department of Social Services will enter into Purchase of Services Agreements with United Way
and Aims Community College as subcontractors. Commissioner Geile commented when WIRS was
discontinued,this grant and subcontracting process was initiated to continue the previous WIRS functions
and programs under United Way. He stated this provides child care providers with access to better
techniques and technology. He further stated mentoring,education,and recruiting are crucial for child care
centers, and this program is very important to the employers of Weld County. Responding to Chair Vaad,
Ms. Griego stated the Department of Social Services has a minimal investment in the process in working
with United Way and Aims Community College to complete the grant process. The actual program
services are provided by United Way and Aims; however, Social Services is still the contact agency if the
State has any questions regarding reports or use of finances. Commissioner Masden commented the
grant also includes$1,000 which is used for administrative fees. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Ms.
Griego stated the mentors are typically child care providers already in the business who work with new
providers, primarily in rural areas to help them get through the licensing process,and the$155 offsets their
costs to help. Commissioner Geile added the mentors are also an encouragement to those who are
feeling burnt out or are considering quitting. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said application
and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
Let the minutes reflect that the above and foregoing actions were attested to and respectfully submitted
by the Acting Clerk to the Board.
There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:15 a.m.
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WEL9 COUNTY, COLORADO
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