HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Amending FY2020/21 ASSET Contract with Raising Readers of Story County due to COVID-19 RESOLUTION NO. 20-579
RESOLUTION AMENDING FY 2020/21 ASSET CONTRACT WITH RAISING
READERS OF STORY COUNTY DUE TO COVID-19
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,Raising Readers is requesting the City modify its FY 2020/21 ASSET contract
allocation by redirecting$9,119.32 from Thrive By Five to Out of School Learning; and,
WHEREAS, Raising Readers is experiencing very limited opportunities to provide Thrive
By Five services do to the COVID-19 pandemic and the inability to be in classrooms and daycare
settings in person to meet with children; and,
WHEREAS, Raising Readers is able to reach some children virtually, but only if the child
has the appropriate equipment(computer/electronic device and headphones)and is in a setting where
they can be supervised during the reading session; and,
WHEREAS, most preschools and daycares do not currently have extra staffing to manage
this; and,
WHEREAS, the Out of School Learning program (also known as the Harrison Barnes
Reading Academy)typically sees its highest utilization during the summer months to help address
the"summer slide;"however,the program is currently seeing a significant demand due to the hybrid
school schedules and families needing extra support; and,
WHEREAS,the Out of School Learning program has approximately 16 students on a waiting
list compared to a normal year that has 2-3 students on the waiting list.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the request from Raising Readers to redirect $9,119.32 from Thrive By Five to Out of School
Learning in the City's FY 2020/21 ASSET allocation is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 10`''day of November, 2020.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 10t' day of November, 2020.