BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING November 3rd, 2014; 8:00 a.m.

ELC Board Room

I. Welcome & Introductions Adrian Alfonso, Chair A. Roll Call B. Opening Remarks

II. Approval of Minutes Adrian Alfonso

A. Motion to approve the October 2014 Board of Directors Meeting minutes.

III. Finance Committee Report Gilda Ferradaz

IV. Program Policy & Provider Services Committee Report David Williams, Jr.

V. Early Learning Poll Harve Mogul

VI. CEO Report Evelio C. Torres

VII. Public Comments Adrian Alfonso

VIII. Adjourn Adrian Alfonso

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Board of Directors Meeting October 6th, 2014; 8:00 a.m.

ELC Board Room

Board Attendees: Adrian Alfonso (Chair); The Hon. Cindy S. Lederman (Vice Chair); Lucy C. Piñeiro, Esq. (Secretary); Gilda Ferradaz (Treasurer); Marisel Elias Miranda (representative for Magaly Abrahante, Ed.D).; Charles Auslander; Theresa Axford; Roderick E. Beasley; Russell Benford (via conference call); Dr. Tina Carroll-Scott (via conference call); Shaleen Fagundo; Philip Gassman; Helene J. Good; David Lawrence, Jr.; Harve Mogul; Dr. J. Abilio Rodriguez; Gerald K. Schwartz, Esq.; David Williams, Jr.; Dr. Mara Zapata; Robert Eadie

Board Absentees: Commissioner Heather Carruthers, David Lawrence Jr. Staff Attendees: Evelio Torres (President/CEO); Angelo Parrino; Lisa Sanabria; Jackye Russell; Pamela

Hollingsworth; Fred Hicks; Mercy Castiglione; Fiorella Altare; Jose Hernandez; Aileen Martinez; Sandra Gonzalez; Christine Hughes; Melissa Fernandez; Ana Rodriguez; Trudy Azarsepandan; Kerry Allen; Milton Silvera; Diana Lane; Anna Kempa

General Attendees: Santiago Echemendia, Shutts & Bowen LLP; Soraya Fernandez, Family Central; Peter Gorski,

TCT; Juanita Walker, Sheyes of Miami; Gladys Montes, United Way; Elvira Smith, Vankara School; Shelia Dudley, Room to Bloom; Emounte Banks, Room 2 Bloom; Sarah Brazin, Liberty Academy; Cathleen Armstead, Head Start

I. Welcome and Introductions Adrian Alfonso

A. Alfonso called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. L. Sanabria called roll and a quorum was established with sixteen (16) voting members.

A. Alfonso stated that if anyone has a conflict of interest on any item coming before the Board, to declare the

conflict and see Lisa Sanabria for a form.

A. Alfonso introduced this meeting’s Board Member Spotlight: Bob Eadie.

B. Eadie stated that when he was called to join the ELC Board he knew a little about the ELC having worked in Tallahassee but not enough. The more he learned about the Board, the more he is truly grateful to be associated with this program and its board members. It has been a gratifying experience for B. Eadie to see the services offered to the children in our community.

A. Alfonso stated the following items were included in this month’s Board packet:

o M-DCPS Transition-to-Kindergarten Ambassadors Project Dr. Elias Miranda stated this is one of the superintendents’ initiatives for the year. This

program focuses on is strengthening the bonds between MDCPS, principals and childcare providers. This program familiarizes childcare center directors with MDCPS and the transition to kindergarten. Providers will attend technical assistance workshops so all parties can discuss what is expected upon entrance to kindergarten and to share ideas. MDCPS has hired 5 transitions to kindergarten ambassadors that will visit the childcare centers, establish a bond and identify what the needs are at these centers. These visits have already begun and

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are proving successful. MDCPS will also offer Transition to Kindergarten Parenting workshops and the goal will be to set-up centers to assist childcare providers, directors and parents.

o Trauma-informed judges take gentler approach, administer problem-solving justice to stop cycle of

Adverse Childhood Experiences Article C. Lederman was mentioned in the article and she stated that Miami Dade County has

lead the way in bringing research and science into the courtroom. This article pertains to how every legal decision that has a child welfare component must be treated with a different set of tools. Through this research and science they have seen abuse rates drop.

o Teach Children Discipline Without Abuse Miami Herald Article, written by Peter A. Gorski of The Children’s Trust

o South Florida EXECUTIVE Magazine, Legends 2014: Featuring David Lawrence, Jr. and his work for child advocacy

A. Alfonso stated on behalf of the board “I would like to congratulate Dave Lawrence for being featured. He is truly a legend as evidenced by his many accomplishments to date and those that are in the works. Most recently Dave managed to work with the Florida Chamber and the Florida Chamber Foundation to establish The Early Learning Business Alliance which was launched just last week in Orlando. It's Florida's most significant gathering of top business leaders (Disney, Florida Blue, PNC, Publix and others) who will be focused on progress in "school readiness" and high-quality early learning. It's under the umbrella of the Florida Chamber in significant alliance with Florida TaxWatch and the Council of 100. And because that is not enough of an accomplishment, Dave has embarked on a 70-mile pilgrimage on the historic Camino de Santiago through northern Spain.”

o Juanita Walker is one of South Florida’s 25 most influential Black Women

Legacy South Florida Magazine has announced South Florida 25 Most Influential and Prominent Black Women in Business and Leadership of 2014 in its current issue published on Friday, September 12th in the Sun Sentinel. Ms. Juanita Walker, owner of Sheyes Academies and Gilbert’s Angels, four early childhood programs in Liberty City and Brownsville is one of the 25. The women being honored represent a vast diversity of fields including but not limited to accounting, law, international consulting, education, real estate, restaurant, hotel, food and public service. The Legacy honorees embody dedication, prestige, honor, service, class and leadership. Without a doubt they are true role models for women of all races. Ms. Walker is a long standing partner of the Coalition. Three of her four sites are accredited and all are in Quality Counts. The ELC congratulates Ms. Walker on this distinctive honor.

o CCDH 2014 Breakfast for Champions H. Good stated the CCDH is having its 16th Annual Breakfast for Champions were they will be

honoring the accomplishments of 20 of thier family members, friends, co-workers, and neighbors who have developmental disabilities. Harve Mogul will be receiving the Spirit Award.

o Leading for Equity Institute (LFEI)

o ‘Read for the Record’ at multiple locations across Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties on October 21st (10:00

am)

Board members were invited you to join the ELC to ‘Read for the Record’ in a diverse array of childcare centers and family child care homes to highlight the importance of early reading experiences for children. ‘Featured readers’ (board members, local elected officials, and advocates) will be placed in selected childcare centers and homes across both counties.

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o Poverty Simulation - Step Up Miami! Two interactive sessions on November 21st (8:00am - 12:00 noon and 1:00pm - 5:00pm)

Board members are invited to join the ELC on November 21st and ‘Walk a Mile’ in the shoes of our

children and families who are living in poverty. The Poverty Simulation - Step Up Miami! is designed to educate and sensitize participants about the realities of poverty through inter-active, hands on experience.

o Board of Directors Field Trip

The ELC is planning a board of director’s field trip to several child care centers and family child care homes. My hope is that every board member participates in this experience. Board members will get plenty of notice to make arrangements for the day to allow for the tour. The plan is to meet in a central location, divide the board into groups, and take ELC provided transportation to the programs. This field trip is being planned ahead next year’s strategic planning retreat. More information to follow. C. Lederman asked that visits be unannounced.

o Cross County Professional Development Services Project P. Hollingsworth stated this is a partnership with Children Services of Palm Beach, Palm Beach State

College, The Children’s Trust and The Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe. It is a cross county agreement were the ELC will be able to share professional development, conduct workshops and trainings. The first meeting will be in two weeks.

o A. Alfonso stated that he and E. Torres attended the Early Learning Advisory Council meeting in Orlando last week. There were very good discussions on a number of topics and he requested that some be added to the agenda.

Provider Contracts: There is strong consensus from board chairs that we need a stronger contract and contracting process for School Readiness. The goal is to raise standards so that ELCs can be more accountable for the millions of dollars that are paid to providers. The ELC finds that they are contracting with everyone and anyone who approaches them, even if they have no capacity, experience, or ability to provide a certificate of need for the services they intend to provide. In many communities in Miami-Dade we have an over-capacity of providers and not enough children to keep them full. The end result is not enough revenue being generated by many providers and in most of those cases quality suffers. A better process needs to be formulated so that contracts with providers are based on need, some basic criteria and minimum requirements.

Budget Management: There are several challenges with our budget management process that were highlighted to the council. One of the challenges is trying to break even or the deficit not exceeding the allowable 1.5%. Some coalitions report a surplus, the unused funds that are not reallocated are moved into a general fund and held by OEL. This money cannot be used for slots due to it not being approved in the budget. There are approximately 50 million dollars being held in this general fund.

Fraud: The Office of Early Learning made a presentation on fraud and presented data on statewide referrals to the Department of Financial services. Lots of work remains to be done in this area on both the parent and provider side. One challenge are the data matches between State agencies and OEL still does not have the ability do so. Another challenge is lack of resources to properly investigate a case at the provider level and package that case so the Department of Financial Services can take over the investigation. The Association of Early Learning Coalitions is working on a tool kit for the staff in our loss prevention units. It will include important tools like affidavits, interviewing techniques, helpful public data bases, and other tools.

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II. Approval of Minutes Adrian Alfonso

A. Alfonso called for the approval of the meeting minutes from September 8th, 2014. o C. Lederman moved to approve the minutes. o H. Good seconded the motion. o Motion was passed unanimously.

III. Finance Committee Report Adrian Alfonso

Resolution 10062014-01 to ratify the executed grant with Commonweal Foundation. The grant is not-to-exceed amount

of $58,140.00. Resolution was signed by E. Torres on September 12,2014 after receiving approval from the Executive Committee

o L. Pineiro moved to approve the motion. o Motion was seconded H. Mogul. o Motion was unanimously passed.

G. Ferradaz reviewed financials. School Readiness is showing a deficit but this is due to not having received funds from

the CCEP program. VPK showing a surplus, this is usual for this time of year. Refugee funding showing a surplus due to different fiscal years.

G. Ferradaz reviewed close out for last fiscal year and we were under the 1.5% allowable deficit.

Slot utilization: Wait list in Miami Dade is at 12,300, this increase is normal for this time of year. Monroe county wait list remains at 0, all capacity issues have been resolved.

G. Ferradaz referenced the copy of email sent to providers reminding them of the process for adjustment requests and transfers.

Board authority for equipment authorization for disposition, of electronic hardware equipment

A draft fraud policy was presented, suggestions were made, staff will revise and present at a later date.

IV. Program Policy & Provider Services Committee Report The Hon. Cindy S. Lederman

T. Azarsepandan stated the revised policy suggests suspending payments up to 12 months whenever notified by DCF

that a provider has class 1 or class 2 violations. Across the board, providers will receive a notice of intent to cancel contract. The provider can accept the determination or file an appeal. When an appeal is filed it will go to peer review panel. The panel will make recommendation to the committee. If provider does not agree, they can appeal again, the Board of Directors will make the final decision.

T. Azarsepandan stated that a grievance section is also included in the policy. This would no longer go to the senior

director. All will be routed through a grievance email. CEO’s assistant will route the grievances. Administrative matters will go to ELT for final decision.

o H. Good motioned to approve the amendment. o A. Rodriguez seconded the motion. o Motion was not unanimously passed, L. Pineiro disapproved.

V. iBElieve Theresa Axford

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Presentation on standards of behavior for students, teachers and administrators.

VI. FLKRS Kerry Allen

The presentation is available at the following link: http://www.elcmdm.org/about_us/Board/minutes/Board/CEO%20report/CEOR10062014.pdf

VII. Quality Counts Update Melissa Fernandez

The presentation is available at the following link:

http://www.elcmdm.org/about_us/Board/minutes/Board/CEO%20report/CEOR10062014.pdf

VIII. CEO Report Evelio C. Torres, CEO

The presentation is available at the following link: http://www.elcmdm.org/about_us/Board/minutes/Board/CEO%20report/CEOR10062014.pdf

IX. Public Comments Adrian Alfonso

X. Adjourn Adrian Alfonso

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2014 2015Name July Aug. 4 Sept. 8 Oct. 6 Nov. 3 Dec. 1 Jan Feb. Mar. April May June Absences

Abrahante, Ed.D., Magaly No Rep 0 Rep No 0Adrian Alfonso No 0 0 0 No 0Auslander, Charles No 0 0 0 No 0Axford, Theresa No 0 0 0 No 0Beasley, Roderick E. No 0 0 0 No 0Benford, Russell No 0 0 Phone No 0Carrol-Scott, Tina No 0 0 Phone No 0Carruthers, Heather No 0 0 1 No 0Eadie, Robert No 0 1 0 No 1Fagundo, Shaleen* No 0 0 0 No 0Ferradaz, Gilda No 0 0 0 No 0Gassman, Philip No 0 0 0 No 0Good, Helene J. No 0 0 0 No 0Lawrence, David Jr. No 0 0 1 No 0Lederman, The Hon. Cindy S. No 0 0 0 No 0Mogul, Harve No 0 0 0 No 0Piñeiro, Lucy No 0 0 0 No 0Rodriguez, J. Abilio No 0 0 0 No 0Schwartz, Gerald K. No 1 0 0 No 1Williams, Jr., David No 0 0 0 No 0Zapata, Mara No 0 0 0 No 0

TOTAL 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2Under the Bylaws of the Early Learning Coaltion of Miami-Dade, ARTICLE VII MEETINGS, Section 7.7 Meeting Attendance: Members must attend eight (8) meetings in a fiscal year. A member

may attend one (1) of the required meetings by electronic means in a fiscal year. When a member has been absent from three (3) meetings of the Board of Directors within any given fiscal year, it shall be considered a resignation from the Coalition by that member. The Chair shall send a letter to all Members absent from two meetings within a given fiscal year notifying them that their status

as members is in jeopardy, encouraging their attendance, and reminding them of the meeting attendance policy. When a Member sends a representative to a meeting of the Board of Directors of

the Coalition, the presence of such representative shall not be counted for purposes of attendance, unless that representative is appointed as a designee as described in Section 5.10.

*Grandfathered in under the old policy, these members have been granted (1) additional meeting via conference call

Legend0= PresentPhone= Phone1= AbsentRep= Representative on behalf of

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2014-2015 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE ISSUE SUBMISSION FORM DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

FULL RESPONSES MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS.

Incomplete forms will not be accepted. Please submit supporting documentation: reports, studies and background papers. COMMITTEE: HEALTHCARE PRESENTED BY: Jessica Scher, Director, Public Policy, United Way of Miami-Dade Diana Ragbeer, Director, Public Policy and Communications, The Children’s Trust Evelio Torres, CEO, Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade and Monroe ISSUE: Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Funding Extension ROLE THE CHAMBER IS BEING ASKED TO TAKE (please select one): ( ) PRIORITY (ACTION) (X ) SUPPORT ( ) MONITOR I. Explanation of the issue in 50 words or less (attach proposed authorizing or appropriations legislation if applicable): The CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2014 seeks to extend funding for CHIP through September 30, 2019, consistent with current requirements that states maintain their CHIP efforts through that date. The bill also offers several refinements to the current CHIP program designed to better serve the CHIP population.

The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is authorized through 2019 but funding is currently set to expire on September 30, 2015. A four-year funding extension for CHIP is intended to stabilize the funding stream and ensure that states can continue to operate their programs without interruption. If Congress fails to extend CHIP funding, millions of children who rely on CHIP will face coverage disruptions; many would lose coverage altogether. Health coverage for millions of children could be disrupted if CHIP’s future is not secured.

II. Background:

a) Present situation: For nearly two decades, CHIP has been an essential source of coverage for families, ensuring access to high-quality, affordable, pediatric-appropriate health care for children in working families whose parents earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but too little to purchase private health insurance. It is a model program that has played a critical role in reducing the number of uninsured children by more than 50 percent while improving health outcomes and access to care for children and pregnant women across the nation.

CHIP has strong bipartisan roots and was developed as a state-federal partnership that gives governors broad

flexibility to design their programs to target the needs of their child populations. CHIP’s uncertain future is a significant problem for states as they are already developing their FY 2016 budgets and negotiating contracts

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with insurers and providers. In order for states to continue their programs without interruption, they must know that that federal support for CHIP will exist beyond FY 2015.

b) Community and economic impact: If Congress fails to act now, the 10.2 million children estimated to be enrolled

in CHIP in FY 2015 (51,434 in Miami and 235,000 in Florida) will be at risk of having their health coverage disrupted. It is worth noting that millions of the children who stand to lose CHIP would have no other coverage option available to them. The resulting increase in the rate of un-insurance would be an enormous step backwards for children in every state. If CHIP funding is not stabilized, states will have no choice but to begin planning for the impending funding shortfall, which will require drastic program cuts through enrollment caps, benefit reductions, reductions in eligibility, or provider payments cuts. At a time when children’s coverage rates have hit record highs – with 93 percent of our children enrolled in some type of health coverage – it would be devastating for children if states prepare to dismantle their CHIP programs.

c) Is there a bill associated with this issue (please select one)? ( X ) Yes – if so, provide information below () No

House bill number/name: H.R. 5364 CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2014

Sponsors and co-sponsors: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Rep Henry Waxman (D-CA) with 29 co-sponsors including Rep Kathy Castor (D-FL)

Senate bill number/name: S.2461 CHIP Extension Act of 2014

Sponsors and co-sponsors: Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) d) Please list any related bills or amendments: NA

III. Will this request require an appropriation of funds (please select one)? (X) Yes – if so, provide information below ( ) No

a) Fiscal year(s): 2015-19 b) Amount: $ (TBD?) c) From what budget will the appropriation be made? HHS

IV. Why should the Chamber support this legislation? In what way does this impact the business community?

Much of the treatment administered in the emergency room comes as a result of delayed medical intervention or lack of preventive care. The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) reduces unnecessary usage of emergency room services and decreases local and state health care spending. Furthermore access to primary health care services has been proven to improve long-term health outcomes and the management and incidence of chronic diseases. By ensuring that more of our children have real access to health insurance, we’re not only providing significant cost savings by limiting the number of ER visits, but we’re affording those within our community access to preventative and primary care and, therefore, fostering healthier student populations, reduced absenteeism in school and greater academic success. Finally, the Children’s Health Insurance Program is very much a workforce issue as parents have to take countless days and hours off work each year to care for their sick children.

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V. Please identify known or potential support for this proposed legislation (including local, state or national organizations/associations):

a) Is there a lead entity on this issue? Is there a lobbyist or a political action committee engaged on this issue? National: United Way Worldwide, Families USA and the Children’s Defense Fund State: Kidswell (a Florida coalition of children’s health advocacy organizations)

b) Is there a local sponsor in the House and/or Senate? No

VI. Please identify any known or potential opposition to this proposed legislation. NA VII. Is there any legislative history to the issue? Has the Chamber supported this issue before? Yes, the GMCC has supported children’s Health Insurance program (CHIP) and the Florida program (KidCare) for the past 8 years.

Thank you for participating in the Greater Miami Chamber’s legislative process. Please feel free to contact the Governmental Affairs should you have any questions.

Daniel Tapia

Director, Governmental Affairs Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce

305-577-5469 | dtapia@miamichamber.com

For internal use only. Date presented:

Action by Governmental Affairs:

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2014-2015 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE ISSUE SUBMISSION FORM DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

FULL RESPONSES MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS.

Incomplete forms will not be accepted. Please submit supporting documentation: reports, studies and background papers. COMMITTEE: EDUCATION PRESENTED BY: Jessica Scher, Director, Public Policy, United Way of Miami-Dade Diana Ragbeer, Director, Public Policy and Communications, The Children’s Trust Evelio Torres, CEO, Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade and Monroe ISSUE: High quality early care and education

o Increase Head Start and Child Care budgets to pre-sequestration levels to support quality improvements and expanded access

o Support the ‘Strong Start for America’s Children’ Act (S. 1697, H.R. 3461) ROLE THE CHAMBER IS BEING ASKED TO TAKE (please select one): ( ) PRIORITY (ACTION) (X) SUPPORT ( ) MONITOR I. Explanation of the issue in 50 words or less (attach proposed authorizing or appropriations legislation if applicable): II. Background:

a) Present situation: (see text below) b) Community and economic impact: (see text below) c) Is there a bill associated with this issue (please select one)? (X) Yes – if so, provide information below ( ) No

House bill number/name: ‘Strong Start for America’s Children Act’ (H.R. 3461) Sponsors and co-sponsors: Rep George Miller (D-CA), and Rep Richard Hanna (R-NY)

Senate bill number/name: ‘Strong Start for America’s Children Act’ (S. 1697) Sponsors and co-sponsors: Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) and 31 Co-sponsors

d) Please list any related bills or amendments: N/A

III. Will this request require an appropriation of funds (please select one)? (X) Yes – if so, provide information below ( ) No

a) Fiscal year(s): 2015 (see below) b) Amount: $6.1 B (see below)

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c) From what budget will the appropriation be made? HHS Child Care and Development Block Grant: $2 billion for FY2015; $13.1 billion to implement over the 2015-1019 period Head Start/Early Head Start: $8.9 billion for FY 2015 Strong Start for America’s Children Act: $6.1 billion for FY2015; $27.7 billion to implement over the 2015-2019 period. The Strong Start for America’s Children Act would authorize three new federal programs at the Departments of Education and Health and Human Services (HHS) to support and expand prekindergarten education and infant and toddler childcare.

IV. Why should the Chamber support this legislation? In what way does this impact the business community?

Quality early learning is the foundation for a strong, stable, and competitive workforce. The foundation for communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork -- skills that employers nationwide cite as critical to success in the workplace -- is developed by the age of five. Children who are ready for school will succeed and become the workforce we'll need for our community's growth and prosperity. Research shows that investing now brings greater economic returns later. Families with young children require childcare in order to work; without childcare subsidies, many families must depend on more costly forms of assistance (e.g., family support, food stamps). High quality childcare increases productivity and reduces absenteeism, contributing to business success. Childcare is also an essential industry employing over 75,000 Floridians (according to the US Census and Bureau of Labor Statistics). Childcare businesses make significant contributions to local economies – adding over $1.1 billion in wages and $1.8 billion for industries that support childcare businesses in Florida. High quality early care and education is essential not only to healthy child development but also to a healthy economy and a strong community. The following text is from a September 2014 joint letter to Director Shaun Donovan, The Office of Management and Budget:

Child Care appropriations: The need for a major investment in child care is also highlighted by the significant decrease in the number of children receiving child care assistance and the overall decline in federal and state child care spending. Since 2006, the number of children receiving CCDBG-funded child care has fallen by more than 263,000 children. Nearly twenty percent of working mothers of very young children now work in low-wage jobs. These low-income working families cannot afford the costs of child care. They need assistance so that parents can work while knowing that the children are safe and learning. Yet, this help is out of reach for most families. A significant investment for both discretionary and mandatory child care funding is critical not only to improve access to high-quality care, but to ensure policies are designed to meet the needs of today’s workforce and help build a strong workforce for tomorrow. Head Start/Early Head Start: The Head Start program continues to serve only two-fifths of eligible preschoolers, Early Head Start serves less than 5 percent of eligible infants and toddlers, and both programs continue to experience significantly rising costs. Head Start’s funding must also grow to maintain quality, serve more eligible children, and ensure that the program follows its path of continuous quality improvement.

V. Please identify known or potential support for this proposed legislation (including local, state or national organizations/associations):

a) Is there a lead entity on this issue? Is there a lobbyist or a political action committee engaged on this issue? Local: United Way of Miami-Dade; The Children’s Trust; Early Learning Coalition State: Florida Children’s Services Councils, United Way of Florida National: United Way Worldwide; First Five Years Fund

b) Is there a local sponsor in the House and/or Senate? No

VI. Please identify any known or potential opposition to this proposed legislation. NA

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VII. Is there any legislative history to the issue? Has the Chamber supported this issue before? The GMCC has supported high quality early education for the past 8 years

Thank you for participating in the Greater Miami Chamber’s legislative process. Please feel free to contact the Governmental Affairs should you have any questions.

Daniel Tapia

Director, Governmental Affairs Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce

305-577-5469 | dtapia@miamichamber.com

For internal use only. Date presented:

Action by Governmental Affairs:

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COMMITTEE: Education Committee

(Name of Substantive Chamber Committee | Organization)

Education

PRESENTED BY:

(Name, Title and Company of individual able to answer questions on the issues submitted)

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

ISSUE: High Quality Early Education

(Name/title of issue being submitted. What it is most commonly known as)

ROLE THE CHAMBER IS BEING ASKED TO TAKE:

PRIORITY (ACTION) X SUPPORT MONITOR

I. Explanation of the issue in 50 words or less: (attach proposed authorizing or appropriations legislation if applicable)

o Invest in PreK development grants to states

II. Background: (see text, below)

a) Present situation:

b) Community and economic impact

c) Is there a Bill associated with this issue :

House bill number/name:

Sponsors and co-sponsors:

Senate bill number/name: S.1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2013

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Sponsors and co-sponsors: Sponsor: Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and co-sponsored by Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), and Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN

d) Please list any related bills or amendments:

III. Will this request require an appropriation of funds? Yes ( X ) No (____)

(please check one)

If you answered yes:

a) Fiscal Year (s) FY14 (appropriations)

b) Amount?

Support the Senate’s FY14 appropriations request for Early Childhood Education that: restores the $405 million sequester cut to the Head Start budget; adds $1.4 billion for Head Start quality improvements, $200 million for quality improvements to the Child Care Development Block Grant, and $475 million for PreK development grants to states.

c) From what budget will the appropriation be made? Health and Human Services

VI. Why should the Chamber support this legislation? In what way does this impact the business community?

VII. Please identify known or potential support for this proposed legislation (including local, state or national organizations/associations):

Local: United Way of Miami-Dade; The Children’s Trust; Early Learning Coalition

State: Florida Children’s Services Councils, United Way of Florida

National: United Way Worldwide; First Five Years Fund

a) Is there a lead entity on this issue? Is there a lobbyist or a political action committee engaged on this issue? Please identify. First Five Years Fund, United Way and national partners

b) Is there a local sponsor in House and Senate? TBD

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VIII. Please identify any known or potential opposition to this proposed legislation. None

IX. Is there any legislative history to the issue? Has the Chamber supported this issue before?

The GMCC has supported Early Childhood Education at the federal level for the past seven years.

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2014-2015 STATE LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE ISSUE SUBMISSION FORM DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

FULL RESPONSES MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS.

Incomplete forms will not be accepted. Please submit supporting documentation: reports, studies and background papers. COMMITTEE: EDUCATION PRESENTED BY: Jessica Scher, United Way of Miami-Dade Diana Ragbeer, The Children’s Trust Evelio Torres, Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade and Monroe Vance Aloupis, Jr., Children’s Movement of Florida ISSUE: High Quality Early Education ROLE THE CHAMBER IS BEING ASKED TO TAKE (please select one): ( ) PRIORITY (ACTION) (X ) SUPPORT ( ) MONITOR I. Explanation of the issue in 50 words or less (attach proposed authorizing or appropriations legislation if applicable): School Readiness: INCREASE funding for the Early Learning budget to allow more low income children to participate in the School Readiness program ‘Early Learning Performance Funding Pilot’: CONTINUE funding the School Readiness pilot to incentivize early learning program quality improvements. Expand ‘Help Me Grow’: INCREASE funding for statewide expansion of ‘Help Me Grow’, a developmental screening and parent information and referral resource. II. Please provide a comprehensive explanation of: (Refer to Early Learning brief, below)

a) Present situation and the change that is desired: (Refer to Early Learning brief, below)

b) Impact of the proposed legislation on the desired change: (Refer to Early Learning brief, below) c) Scope of statewide interest: (Refer to Early Learning brief, below) d) Additional background including past Chamber advocacy positions and results: The GMCC has supported quality

Early Learning as part of its Education Agenda for the past 8 years. For the past two years there have been small increases in the Early Learning budget.

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III. Why should the Chamber support this legislation? In what way does this impact the business community?

Quality early learning is the foundation for a strong, stable, and competitive workforce. More than 85% of the foundation for communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork -- skills that employers nationwide cite as critical to success in the workplace -- is developed by the age of five. Research shows that investing now brings greater economic returns later.

Quality childcare provides essential supports to working families that contributes to productivity, retention and business success. Working families depend on quality childcare, which increases productivity and reduces absenteeism.

Childcare is also an essential industry employing over 75,000 Floridians (according to the US Census and Bureau of Labor Statistics). Childcare businesses make significant contributions to local economies – adding over $1.1 billion in wages and $1.8 billion for industries that support childcare businesses in Florida

And finally, children who are ready for school will succeed and become the workforce we'll need for our community's growth and prosperity.

Our priorities reflect a bipartisan consensus that high quality early care and education is essential not only to healthy child development but also to a healthy economy and a strong community.

IV. Will this request require an appropriation of funds (please select one)? (X) Yes – if so, provide information below ( ) No

a) What is the anticipated appropriation request:

• School Readiness: $20 million to reduce the statewide waitlist for School Readiness services • ‘Early Learning Performance Funding Pilot’: $10.5 million to continue funding the pilot • Expand ‘Help Me Grow’: $4 million for statewide expansion of ‘Help Me Grow’

b) From what budget should/will the appropriation be made? GR Education

V. Identify the fiscal and economic impacts of this legislative request on:

a) Miami-Dade County businesses: (see Policy Brief, below and III, above) b) Local and state government: (see Policy Brief, below and III, above)

VI. Please identify known or potential support for this proposed legislation (including local and state organizations/associations): Private child care and early education providers (small businesses); The Children’s Trust/Florida Children’s Services Council, Early Learning Coalitions; United Way of Miami-Dade, Miami Dade County Public Schools, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Florida Chamber of Commerce

a) Is there a lead entity on this issue? Is there a lobbyist or a political action committee engaged on this issue? Please identify: Ballard and Partners b) Has any industry group or economic development organization taken a position on this issue? Please identify: Supported by child care industry and local and state chambers of commerce

VII. Please identify any known or potential opposition to this proposed legislation. None VIII. Please list the legislators who are sponsoring the issue: Supported by members of the Miami-Dade Delegation

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EARLY LEARNING POLICY BRIEF

The foundation for communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork - skills that employers nationwide cite as critical to workplace success - is developed by age five. Research shows that investing in high quality early education yields big returns. Yet school readiness funding has declined by almost $100 million since 2001 and in Florida more than 30,000 children annually are on School Readiness waiting lists. Affordable childcare allows low-income working parents to maintain employment and become more financially self-sufficient, increasing state tax collections and economic productivity According to a 2013 study, 68% of child care programs in Florida are of “minimally adequate” quality and almost 20% are “low quality”. The National Institute for Early Education Research ranks Florida’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Program 35th among 38 states in per pupil funding and reports that the Sunshine State’s VPK program meets only three of 10 nationally recommended standards. Florida ranks 40th nationally for the quality of its child care licensing program standards. Florida has over 2,300 license-exempt programs. These programs are eligible to receive state childcare and/or VPK subsidies but are not required to meet minimum early learning health and safety standards. Requirements that all programs receiving state funding meet minimum health and safety standards, and authority to monitor these standards, are needed to protect the well-being of children. School Readiness: Early learning in Florida is a privatized model. Nearly 10,000 small and large private businesses provide affordable childcare through the School Readiness (SR) program, serving almost 225,000 children of Florida’s low-income working families. Thousands more children are eligible but don’t get these services due to insufficient resources. The School Readiness budget lost nearly $1 billion over the past decade. Proposed changes: $20 million in additional funding allow more low income children to participate in the School Readiness program. Early Learning Performance Funding Pilot: To incentivize early learning program quality improvements, the 2014 Legislature appropriated $10.5 million to create an Early Learning Performance Funding Pilot. The Pilot will result in higher quality care and improved results for 10,000 children in approximately 500 school readiness programs by training approximately 1,500 practitioners. Proposed changes: $10.5 million in continued support for the Performance Funding Pilot to demonstrate that enhancing early learning program quality results in improved child outcomes. Help Me Grow: Help Me Grow (HMG) promotes early detection of children at risk for developmental and behavioral problems, linking families through a centralized call center (2-1-1) with local resources quickly and effectively to address parents’ concerns about the health, development, behavior and learning of their young children. The 2014 Legislature appropriated $2 million to expand Help Me Grow to 3-5 additional counties. Proposed changes: $4 million in additional funding to expand ‘Help Me Grow’ statewide in Florida. Child success is essential to Florida’s future, and taxpayer investments should be made wisely. The benefits of early care and education are linked to program quality and to appropriate supports including developmental screening and parent information. These require a commitment to adequate funding.

Thank you for participating in the Greater Miami Chamber’s legislative process. Please feel free to contact the Governmental Affairs should you have any questions.

Daniel Tapia, Director, Governmental Affairs Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce

305-577-5469 | dtapia@miamichamber.com For internal use only.

Date presented: Action by Governmental Affairs:

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2014-2015 STATE LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE ISSUE SUBMISSION FORM DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

FULL RESPONSES MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS.

Incomplete forms will not be accepted. Please submit supporting documentation: reports, studies and background papers. COMMITTEE: Healthcare and Bioscience Committee PRESENTED BY: Diana Ragbeer, The Children’s Trust Vance Aloupis, The Children’s Movement of Florida Jessica Scher, United Way of Miami-Dade ISSUE: KidCare: REMOVE the KidCare five-year waiting eligibility requirement for children of lawfully residing immigrants.

ROLE THE CHAMBER IS BEING ASKED TO TAKE (please select one): ( ) PRIORITY (ACTION) (X) SUPPORT ( ) MONITOR I. Explanation of the issue in 50 words or less (attach proposed authorizing or appropriations legislation if applicable):

Extend KidCare coverage to include all children allowed by federal law under provisions of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

II. Please provide a comprehensive explanation of:

a) Present situation and the change that is desired: By even the most conservative estimates, more than a half-million children in Florida do not have access to

health insurance. Thirty-two percent of Florida's uninsured children do not have a regular place of care, and as a result, many uninsured children do not swiftly seek treatment when they are ill. When uninsured children finally are able to enter a hospital in Florida, they are 1.5 times more likely than insured children to die in the hospital. Research shows that those with better childhood health earn and save more money, are more productive, and are less dependent on welfare and public subsidies. Currently, children who are “lawfully residing” in Florida must wait five years before being able to apply for Florida KidCare – leaving them uninsured and forced to seek emergency care as their primary form of healthcare.

b) Impact of the proposed legislation on the desired change:

Current estimates indicate that by removing the statutory five-year waiting period more than 20,000 children in Florida would then be eligible to apply for access to health insurance.

c) Scope of statewide interest: There is strong interest in this issue statewide, and even stronger interest in Miami-Dade County where many of our own children are forced to wait for access to healthcare as a result of this barrier.

d) Additional background including past Chamber advocacy positions and results:

The GMCC has supported this position for the past eight years. The bill has been sponsored by members of the Miami-Dade Legislative Delegation including Sen. Rene Garcia and Rep. Jose Felix Diaz.

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III. Why should the Chamber support this legislation? In what way does this impact the business community? Much of the treatment administered in the emergency room comes as a result of delayed medical intervention or lack of preventive care. Expanded KidCare eligibility would reduce unnecessary usage of emergency room services and decrease local and state health care spending. Furthermore access to primary health care services has been proven to improve long-term health outcomes and the management and incidence of chronic diseases. Every dollar spent by Florida to improve the health and well-being of children in the state creates an aggregate total of $4.55 in economic output. That is a return on investment of 455 percent. By ensuring that more of our children have real access to health insurance, we’re not only providing significant cost savings by limiting the number of ER visits, but we’re affording those within our community access to preventative and primary care and, therefore, fostering healthier student populations, reduced absenteeism in school and greater academic success.

IV. Will this request require an appropriation of funds (please select one)? ( X) Yes – if so, provide information below ( ) No

a) What is the anticipated appropriation request: $14 million b) From what budget should/will the appropriation be made? GR – Health and Human Services

V. Identify the fiscal and economic impacts of this legislative request on:

a) Miami-Dade County businesses: A survey conducted by the employment law information company CCH, Inc. cites that 3 years ago, absenteeism in the United States cost organizations $610 per employee, with the absenteeism rate reaching a five-year high of 2.4 percent, resulting in costs of $60,000 annually for small companies and well more than a million dollars for large organizations. This legislation stands to reduce rates and occurrences of absenteeism among the parental and school age workforce.

b) Local and state government: According to the Florida Hospital Association, the cost of uncompensated care for over 3.7 million uninsured children and adults was over $6 Billion in 2012. The cost for uncompensated care is passed on to taxpayers, consumers and health insurance providers, creating a hidden tax to Florida businesses in form of increased health insurance rates. Removing the KidCare five year waiting period for children of legal immigrants will extend coverage to over 20,000 children. The estimated cost to the state in providing coverage for these children is $14 million, and Florida would in turn draw down $43.1 million in Federal dollars to fund Florida’s KidCare program.

VI. Please identify known or potential support for this proposed legislation (including local and state organizations/associations):

a) Is there a lead entity on this issue? Is there a lobbyist or a political action committee engaged on this issue? Please identify: The Children’s Trust; Florida Children’s Services Council; Ballard Partners

b) Has any industry group or economic development organization taken a position on this issue? Please identify: The Chamber and Florida Hospital Association have supported this issue for the past six years.

VII. Please identify any known or potential opposition to this proposed legislation. N/A VIII. Please list the legislators who are sponsoring the issue: Sen. Rene Garcia and Rep. Jose Felix Diaz

Thank you for participating in the Greater Miami Chamber’s legislative process. Please feel free to contact the Governmental Affairs should you have any questions.

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Daniel Tapia Director, Governmental Affairs

Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce 305-577-5469 | dtapia@miamichamber.com

For internal use only.

Date presented: Action by Governmental Affairs:

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Action Requested: Authorize the President and CEO to receive funds from the Office of Early Learning Child Care and Development Block Grant Trust Fund for Early Learning Performance Funding Pilot Project grant/contract. Fiscal Impact: The contract in the amount of $1,349,739.00, subject to approval for legal sufficiency and form. Funding Source: The Office of Early Learning Strategic Goal: Neediest Children Providers Youngest Children Internal Capacity Educate All Funding ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════

Resolution: 10292014-01

AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CEO TO RECEIVE FUNDS FROM THE CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT TRUST FUND FOR EARLY LEARNING PERFORMANCE FUNDING PILOT PROJECT GRANT/CONTRACT. THE CONTRACT IS A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,349,739.00, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY AND FORM.

WHEREAS, the Finance Committee has been apprised of the goals of the program

through the attached narrative, hereby incorporated by reference, and the Finance Committee is

in agreement with the goals described therein; and

WHEREAS, the President and CEO and staff recommend approving this action,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF THE EARLY LEARNING COALITION

OF MIAMI-DADE/MONROE, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA that this Board authorizes the

President and CEO to receive funds from the Child Care and Development Block Grant Trust

Early Learning Coalition Finance Committee Meeting

October 29, 2014

Resolution: 10292014-01

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Fund for the Early Learning Performance Funding Pilot Project. The contract amount is a not to

exceed amount of $1,349,739.00 and it is subject to approval for legal sufficiency and form.

The foregoing resolution and attachment was offered by ____________, who moved its

approval. The motion was seconded by ___________, and upon being put to a vote, the vote was

as follows: ___________.

The vote was recorded as in the attached roll call sheet.

The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 3RD,

day of November, 2014.

EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MIAMI-DADE/MONROE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA BY_______________________________ BOARD SECRETARY

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Background The Early Learning Performance Funding Pilot Project is an early learning professional development initiative funded by the Florida Legislature to provide incentives to child care providers and instructors for improvement in School Readiness Program outcomes and provide data for an independent evaluation. Early learning training focused on teacher-child interactions will be offered to a pilot group of SR providers within the ELC’s service area. Results for teacher-level and child-level data in the Pilot Provider Group will be compared to results from a separate SR Provider Comparison Group.

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Action Requested: Authorize the President and CEO to negotiate and execute the contract for Certified Early Learning Coaching services with University of Florida, Board of Trustees listed within the background section of this resolution. Fiscal Impact: A total amount not to exceed $57, 200.00 for the fiscal year 2014-2015, which is subject to the availability of funding. Funding Source: The Children’s Trust Strategic Goal: Neediest Children Providers Youngest Children Internal Capacity Educate All Funding ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════

RESOLUTION NO. 10292014-02 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CEO TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THE CONTRACT FOR CERTIFIED EARLY LEARNING COACHING SERVICES LISTED WITHIN THE BACKGROUND SECTION OF THE RESOLUTION. THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNTS SHALL NOT EXCEED $57,200.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY AND FORM.

WHEREAS, the Finance Committee has been apprised of the goals of the program through

the attached narrative, hereby incorporated by reference, and the Finance Committee is in

agreement with the goals described therein; and

WHEREAS, the President and CEO and staff recommend approving this action,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF THE EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MIAMI-

DADE/MONROE, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA that this Finance Committee authorizes the

President and CEO to negotiate and execute a contract with University of Florida, Board of Trustees

Early Learning Coalition Finance Committee Meeting

October 29, 2014

Resolution: 10292014-02

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for Certified Early Learning Coaching services. The contract amount shall not exceed $57,200.00

and it is subject to approval for legal sufficiency and form.

The foregoing resolution and attachment was offered by ____________, who moved its

approval. The motion was seconded by ___________, and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as

follows: ___________.

The vote was recorded as in the attached roll call sheet.

The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 3rd, day of

November, 2014.

EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MIAMI-DADE/MONROE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA BY_______________________________ BOARD SECRETARY

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Background The University of Florida Certified Early Learning Coaching program offers an intense, job-embedded coaching program to develop the skills TA’s and coordinators that will improve instruction in early learning centers and family child care homes participating in the Quality Counts initiative. The certified coaches that emerge from completing this program will assist directors in creating a culture of learning and experimentation to energize early learning practitioners and promote collaborative work and discourse about effective instructional strategies. The UF Certified Early Learning Coaching program will develop a cadre of twenty six (26) skilled coaches across Miami-Dade early learning centers and family child care homes that have a strong grasp of highly effective instruction, aligned with the CLASS framework, and work effectively with practitioners to improve their practice and child outcomes. The UF Certified Early Learning Coaching program content draws on the latest research and evidence-based practice from the CLASS evaluation tool, early learning research, and the work of noted scholars in early childhood education. The UF Certified Early Learning Coaching program will provide the Early Learning Coalition and its partners with an intensive induction into classroom observation, observation symposia where participants attend monthly sessions and develop a community of practice, continuous performance review utilizing video clips, coaching conversations and feedback, director’s forum where director’s will learn how highly effective coaches serve as a powerful strategy to improve instruction and child outcomes, online community of practice and resource center where participants will utilize the online forum to analyze and their evolving observation and coaching skills, and an electronic portfolio documentation and certification as an Early Learning Technical Assistance Coach. The following table describes the contract for fiscal year 2014-2015.

Contractor’s Name/TCT-QRIS

Funds

Services Funding Source

Term Proposed FY 2014-2015

Dollar Amount

Justification

University of Florida, Board of Trustees

Certified Early Learning Coaching

TCT-QRIS From Date of Execution –

June 30, 2015

$57,200.00 Eight month contract

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In 000's

Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade and Monroe CountiesStatement of Revenues and Expenditures at

September 30, 2014

TOTAL Current Month

ActualCurrent Year

Actual Annual Budget% Budget

RemainingTarget % Budget

Remaining Variance

Revenue State of Florida 15,154 36,627 169,260 78.36% The Children's Trust 253 709 3,641 80.52% Other 31 185 700 73.61% Refugee 121 395 2,500 84.20% MDCPS Teen Parent 22 28 1,175 97.62%Total Revenue 15,581 37,944 177,276 78.60% 75.00% -3.60%

Expenditures Salary and Fringe 828 2,562 10,469 75.53%

State of Florida Child Care 14,056 33,479 156,967 78.67% Contractual Services 468 1,240 5,087 75.63%

Occupancy/Infrastructure 145 385 1,445 73.39% Travel and Conference 9 61 176 65.38% Program and Activity Expenses 8 79 2,380 96.70%

IT 19 27 321 91.62% Other Expenses 19 47 430 88.98% Accrued Expenses OtherTotal Expenditures 15,552 37,879 177,276 78.63% 75.00% -3.63%Net Revenue Over Expenditure 29 65 -

School ReadinessCurrent Month

Actual Current Year Actual Annual Budget% Budget

RemainingTarget % Budget

Remaining Variance

Revenue State of Florida 8,517 27,352 108,466 74.78%Total Revenue 8,517 27,352 108,466 74.78% 75.00% 0.22%

Expenditures Salary and Fringe 681 2,114 7,586 72.14% State of Florida Child Care 7,454 24,226 96,029 74.77% Contractual Services 219 573 2,700 78.79% Occupancy and Infrastructure 127 331 904 63.41% Travel and Conference 6 37 127 70.80% Program and Activity Expenses 1 15 640 97.69% IT 16 19 200 90.38% Other Expenses 14 39 281 86.21% Accrued Expenses OtherTotal Expenditures 8,517 27,353 108,466 74.78% 75.00% 0.22%Net Revenue over Expenditure -

Voluntary Pre-KCurrent Month

Actual Current Year Actual Annual Budget% Budget

RemainingTarget % Budget

Remaining Variance

Revenue State of Florida 6,637 9,274 60,794 84.74%Total Revenue 6,637 9,274 60,794 84.74% 75.00% -9.74%

Expenditures Salary and Fringe 105 266 1,737 84.67% State of Florida Child Care 6,505 8,933 58,504 84.73% Contractual Services 7 13 151 91.44% Occupancy and Infrastructure 16 47 214 77.96% Travel and Conference 1 4 20 77.12% Program and Activity Expenses 8 100.00% IT 2 6 87 93.01% Other Expenses 1 4 74 93.96% Accrued Expenses OtherTotal Expenditures 6,637 9,274 60,794 84.74% 75.00% -9.74%Net Revenue over Expenditure

OtherCurrent Month

Actual Current Year Actual Annual Budget% Budget

RemainingTarget % Budget

Remaining Variance

Revenue The Children's Trust 253 709 3,641 80.52% Other 31 185 700 73.61% Refugee 121 395 2,500 84.20% MDCPS Teen Parent 22 28 1,175 97.62%Total Revenue 428 1,317 8,016 83.57% 75.00% -8.57%

Expenditures Salary and Fringe 43 182 1,146 84.13% State of Florida Child Care 97 320 2,435 86.84% Contractual Services 242 654 2,237 70.75% Occupancy and Infrastructure 2 7 327 97.98% Travel and Conference 2 20 30 34.83% Program and Activity Expenses 7 64 1,733 96.32% IT 2 2 34 95.39% Other Expenses 3 4 75 94.44% Accrued Expenses OtherTotal Expenditures 398 1,252 8,016 84.38% 75.00% -9.38%Net Revenue over Expenditure 29 65

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(all dollar amounts in thousands '000)

Children Served Amount Eligibility Breakdown

Total actual paid - YTD 25,256 Type Receiving Service % of Total

Diff Prior Month

% Change Prior Month Amount*

% of Total

Diff Prior Month

% Change Prior Month

Total actual paid - September 2014 22,314 AT Risk 2,506 11.06% 98 4.07% $877.82 12.13% $59.78 7.31%Income Eligible 15,648 69.05% (803) -4.88% $5,128.77 70.86% ($243.33) -4.53%

Net Slot Payment and Gold Seal 6,481$ Florida One Parent - 0.00% - - -$ 0.00% -$ -Match (BG8 and CCEP) 142$ Transitional Child Care 1,705 7.52% (30) -1.73% $529.70 7.32% $2.98 0.57%Total cost (in thousands) (incl match) 7,380$ Work Force Development 1,828 8.07% (40) -2.14% $558.44 7.72% ($7.22) -1.28%Change month over month CCEP (Purchasing Pool) 975 4.30% (10) -1.02% $142.90 1.97% ($0.44) -0.30%Total Net Increase(decrease) children (900) ARRA - 0.00% - - -$ 0.00% $0.00 -Net increase/(decrease) dollars (188)$ BGSNT - 0.00% - - -$ 0.00% $0.00 -

Monthly Activity Amount Total 22,662 100% (785) -3.35% $7,237.63 100% ($188.22) -2.53%

Beginning Census 23,214 Minus 348 Duplicates 22,314

NET Increase/(Decrease) (900) GOLD SEAL $756.73 10.46% ($27.32) -3.49%

Total 22,314 ( p

categories above) - - - -$ $0.00 -Current Data SFW GOLD SEAL -$ - $0.00 -

Enrolled As of October 20, 2014 22,961 Age Break Down

Projected Paid for October (96% of enrolled) 22,043 Ready Pool and WaitlistReady Pool as of October 20, 2014 - Infant 3,977 16.35% (134) -3.26% $1,572.41 21.58% $86.59 5.83%

Waitlist as of October 20, 2014 12,875 Toddler 4,020 16.53% (70) -1.71% $1,474.33 20.23% $76.02 5.44%Waitlist as of September 22, 2014 12,300 Three Year Old 4,517 18.57% (12) -0.26% $1,549.04 21.26% $105.04 7.27%Waitlist as of August 18, 2014 11,229 Pre-School 4,929 20.26% (3,206) -39.41% $1,213.32 16.65% ($450.12) -27.06%

Sub-Total 17,443 71.71% (3,422) -16.40% $5,809.10 79.73% ($182.46) -3.05%Regular 21,188 School Age: 6 yrs 2,477 10.10% (111) -4.29% $516.31 7.09% $28.32 5.80%Summer School Age: 7 yrs 588 2.40% (46) -7.26% $111.46 1.53% ($19.82) -15.10%

School Age: 8 yrs 306 1.25% (6) -1.92% $54.48 0.75% ($7.36) -11.90%

SISP - Unduplicated School Age: 6 - 8 yrs** 6,466 26.39% (276) -4.09% $1,369.36 18.79% $303.74 28.50%

Regular 20,782 School Age: 9 yrs and above 528 2.15% (15) -2.76% $88.58 1.22% ($8.75) -8.99%

Summer 1 School Age Total Includes 180 duplicates 6,994 28.54% (291) -3.99% $1,457.94 20.01% $294.99 25.37%

School Age (Unduplicated) 6,814 28.01% (46) -0.67% $1,457.94 20.01% $294.99 25.37%

SISP 4 Other 69 0.28% -5 -6.76% $19.01 0.26% ($0.46) -2.37%Regular 20,945 Sub-Total 6,883 28.29% (51) -0.74% $1,476.95 20.27% $294.53 24.91%Summer 425 Total 24,326 100% (3,473) -12.49% $7,286.05 100% $112.08 1.56%

Minus 1766 Duplicates 22,560

**There are 3110 5-year-old within this count.

Note: Legends with too small percentage are not shown on the pie chart.

All Eligible Clients-Paid Dollars Paid by Age Category

Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/MonroeSchool Readiness Slot Utilization Snapshot - Miami-Dade

September 2014

Children Paid by BG Group Dollars Paid by BG Group

VPK Total Actual Paid - YTD

Type Receiving

Service % of TotalDiff Prior

Month% of Total

Diff Prior Month

% Change Prior Month

VPK Enrolled As of October 20, 2014

VPK Total Actual Paid - September 2014

% Change Prior Month Amount-$

2,506

15,648 -

1,705 1,828 975

- -

Children Paid by BG Group AT RiskIncome EligibleFlorida One ParentTransitional Child CareWork Force DevelopmentCCEP (Purchasing Pool)ARRABGSNT 17,443 / 71%

6,466 / 27% 528 / 2%

69 / 0%

Children By Age Group Children 0 - 5

School Age 6 -8

School Age 9 andAbove

Other

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(all dollar amounts in thousands '000)

Eligibility Breakdown

Children Served Amount Type

Receiving Service

% of Total

Diff Prior Month

% Change Prior Month Amount

% of Total

Diff Prior Month

% Change Prior Month

AT Risk 158 23.55% 3 1.94% $58.59 27.07% $13.80 30.81%Total actual paid - September 2014 660 Income Eligible 472 70.34% 30 6.79% $148.90 68.79% $30.22 25.46%

Florida One Parent - 0.00% 0 - -$ 0.00% -$ -Net Slot Payment and Gold Seal 210$ Transitional Child Care 7 1.04% -1 -12.50% $1.74 0.80% $0.09 5.71%Match (BG8 and CCEP) 2$ Work Force Development 6 0.89% 0 0.00% $1.88 0.87% $0.03 1.51%Total cost (in thousands) (incl match) 219$ CCEP (Purchasing Pool) 28 4.17% 6 27.27% $5.34 2.47% $2.13 66.14%Change month over month ARRA - 0.00% - - $0.00 0.00% $0.00 -Total Net Increase(decrease) children 30 Total 671 100% 38 6.00% $216.45 100% $46.26 27.18%

Net increase/(decrease) dollars 46$ Minus 11 Duplicates 660

Monthly Activity Amount GOLD SEAL - - - - $6.17 2.85% $1.02 19.81%

Beginning Census 630 Net Increase/(Decrease) 30 Age Break Down

Total 660 Type Receiving Service

% of Total

Diff Prior Month

% Change Prior Month Amount-$

% of Total

Diff Prior Month

% Change Prior Month

Infant 133 18.97% (5) -3.62% $53.14 24.51% $4.59 9.46%

Toddler 104 14.84% 8 8.33% $39.72 18.32% $4.01 11.23%Current Data Three Year Old 99 14.12% 1 1.02% $31.65 14.60% $3.05 10.65%Enrolled as of October 23, 2014 665 Pre-School 131 18.69% (30) -18.63% $31.89 14.71% ($5.71) -15.20%Projected Paid for October (96% of enrolled) 638 Sub-Total 467 66.62% (26) -5.27% $156.40 72.14% $5.94 3.95%

School Age: 6 60 8.56% 6 11.11% $14.72 6.79% $9.09 161.27%Waitlist as of October 23, 2014 0 School Age: 7 56 7.99% 13 30.23% $14.84 6.85% $10.61 250.24%Waitlist as of September 25, 2014 0 School Age: 8 35 4.99% 5 16.67% $8.64 3.99% $5.63 186.61%Waitlist as of Aug 20, 2014 0 School Age: 6 - 8** 202 28.82% 19 10.38% $51.77 23.88% $33.84 188.82%VPK Enrolled as of October 23, 2014 430 School Age: 9 - 10 23 3.28% 6 35.29% $5.92 2.73% $4.34 275.25%

School Age: 11 - 12 12 1.71% 3 33.33% $2.73 1.26% $1.69 163.10%VPK Total Actual Paid - September 2014 414 School Age: Other Age 0 0.00% 0 - $0.00 0.00% $0.00 -

School Age Total 234 33.38% 26 12.50% $60.41 27.86% $39.87 194.16%Other - 0.00% - - -$ 0.00% -$ -

Sub-Total 234 33.38% 26 12.50% $60.41 27.86% $39.87 194.16%Total 701 100% - 0.00% $216.81 100% $45.81 26.79%Minus 41 Duplicates 660 **There are 59 5-year-old within this count.

Waitlist

Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/MonroeSchool Readiness Slot Utilization Snapshot - Monroe

September 2014

Children Paid by BG Group Dollars Paid by BG Group

All Eligible Clients-Paid Dollars Paid by Age Category

1 5 8 4 7 2

- 7

6 2 8

-

Children Paid by BG Group AT Risk

Income Eligible

Florida One Parent

Transitional Child Care

Work Force Development

CCEP (Purchasing Pool)

ARRA 467 / 66.34%

202 / 28.69% 23 / 3.27%

12 / 1.70%

Children By Age Group

Children 0 - 5

School Age 6 - 8

School Age 9 - 10

School Age 11 - 12

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