HomeMy WebLinkAboutSR - HA26630 - Headstart Pgrm @ 1 Quail PlContract No. HA26630
PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN DESERT SANDS
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE PALM DESERT HOUSING
AUTHORITY FOR HEAD START PROGRAM AT ONE QUAIL PLACE
SUBMITTED BY: JANET M. MOORE, HOUSING AUHTORITY ADMINISTRATOR
DATE: JUNE 14, 2007
CONTENTS: LEASE AGREEMENT
Recommendation:
By Minute Motion:
1. Approve a lease agreement substantially as to form, by and between
Desert Sands Unified School District and the Palm Desert Housing
Authority for the continuance and implementation of a Head Start
Program at One Quail Place;
2. Authorize the Executive Director to finalize the lease agreement after
review by Desert Sands Unified School District; and
3. Authorize Chairman to execute such lease agreement and necessary
documents.
Executive Summary:
The Desert Sands Unified School District has been operating the Head Start Program
since 2001, in the recreational building (a.k.a. Club House) at One Quail Place. The
Program has been a direct benefit to the residents of One Quail Place who receive priority
enrollment to the program. The School District has received funding from the State to
adequately provide for staffing, instructional material, furniture, nutritional meals, and
snacks for the children enrolled.
Background:
The Program accommodates 17 pre-school children at the very low and low-income levels
for a full day/full year program. The children who attend the early childhood educational
program will participate in a program that helps them grow mentally, socially, emotionally,
and physically. They receive free medical services, healthy meals, and snacks; and enjoy
playing indoors and outdoors in a safe environment.
Staff Report
Lease Agreement with DSUSD for Head Start Program at One Quail Place
June 14, 2007
The program has been on a month -to -month lease since August 2002. As a result of the
success of the program, the proposed term of the new lease would be for a five-year
period.
The School District's Community Assessment indicates that Lincoln School has 76%
poverty families, Carter School has 33%, Reagan has 45%, and Washington Charter has
24%. These poverty levels are evident that a Head Start Program would be a benefit to the
families residing at One Quail Place and surrounding area.
Based on the continued success of the program and the benefit provided to very low to
low-income households, it is staffs recommendation to move forward with the approval of a
lease agreement and continue the Head Start Program at One Quail Place.
Submitted by:
Moore
H sing Authority Administrator
Approval:
Dave Yrigo
Director o edevelopment and Housing
Carlos L. Orteg
Executive Director
M. McCa
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Original on file with City Clerk's Office
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