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Child Care Planning Council of Sonoma County September 7, 2018

SCOE, Redwood Rooms A & B, 5340 Skylane Boulevard, Santa Rosa CA 95403 Minutes Approved at October 5, 2018 Meeting

The mission of the Child Care Planning Council of Sonoma County is

to convene and inspire the community through collaboration, leadership and advocacy to promote and plan for quality child care and development

for the benefit of all children (birth to 12), their families and Sonoma County.

Members Present: Carrie Anabo, Michelle Bendyk, Missy Danneberg, Lisa Grocott, Rebecca Hachmyer, Alice Hampton, Megan Hede, Kathy Kelley, Nanette/Sheri Schonleber, Lorie Siebler, Heather Sweet-Krikac, Sonya Valiente, ßCathy Vaughn, Margie Vondrak, Renee Whitlock-Hemsouvanh, Brulene Zanutto Members Notified Absent: Debbie Blanton, Susan Langer, Alicia Morales, Jason Riggs, Marianne Schwarz-Kesling, Jennifer Stanley, Melinda Susan, Terry Ziegler Members Absent: Soledad Figueroa, Emma Kerns, Melinda Susan Guests Present: Wendy Adams, Leah Benz, Stella Gonzalez, Cordelia Holst, Melissa Sherman, Maleese Warner, Derek Weather Advisor Present: Melanie Dodson, Advisor Notified Absent: Lara Magnusdottir Advisors Absent: Ed Sheffield Staff Present: Susy Marrón, Kaye Moore, Patty Bernstein

Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up 1. Call to order **, Introductions, Inspiration

Co-chair Lorie Siebler called the meeting to order at 9:02am Introductions were made around the table. Laurie shared a quote from Helen Keller, “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow.” Then shared her personal contact with a woman who embodies the spirit of that quotation.

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up 2. Approval of/Revisions to Agenda**

The agenda was approved by unanimous consent.

3. Consent Calendar** a. Approve CCPC

Minutes of 5/4/2018 b. Accept

resignations of Alicia Morales, Marianne Schwarz-Kesling, Jennifer Stanley, and Melinda Susan

a. The minutes of 5/4/2018 were approved by unanimous consent. b. The resignations of Alicia Morales, Marianne Schwarz-Kesling, Jennifer Stanley, and Melinda Susan were accepted by unanimous consent. All four members were acknowledged for their service.

4. CCPC Programs Overview

Susy Marrón shared a Power Point presentation detailing CCPC programs, accomplishments, and funding sources. 2017-18 accomplishments include presenting the Subsidized Child Care Pilot Plan to the Board of Supervisors and to the California Department of Education, Early Education and Support Division. Missy commended staff for managing all these different contracts. Susy shared that CARES will now offer a semester stipend, instead of paying stipends at the end of the year.

5. Child Care Consumers and Providers input /Member announcements

*Renee Whitlock-Hemsouvanh: she’s working on the Early Learners’ Conference to be held on February 23, 2019, and invited people to prepare to present workshops *Missy Danneberg: There will be a planning meeting on September 23 at 4Cs for the Evening of Honor

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up *Melanie Dodson is looking for nominations for “Champions for Children” which will be held on November 9. *Kathy Kelley: The Early Learning Institute is offering a 5-Saturday Center on the Social and Emotional Foundation for Early Learning (CSEFEL) team training (at SCOE), a pyramid model for supporting social emotional competence in infants and young children. *Melissa Sherman shared that she is managing STEM trainings especially for at-risk girl students. *Susy Marrón shared on behalf of Susan Langer: There will be a workshop at SCOE on September 18, 8:30am-3:30pm, titled Overview of Inclusive Practices and Co-Teaching for Preschool, registration is through the SCOE website. *Melanie reminded everyone that there are still spots available in preschools.

6. Public (non-members) comment on non-agendized items

*Derek Weather asked if there is a forum for parents-teachers of children with disabilities. The Family Resource Center, Matrix, and California Parenting Institute (CPI) were offered as resources. *Leah Benz informed that First 5 is moving to SCOE as a tenant, but is still part of the County of Sonoma. There will be a new logo introduced soon. Quality Counts’ new matrix begins 7/2020.

7. Workgroup discussions/Logic

Rebecca Hachmyer walked the group through the packet concerning

Government and Business have been meeting since May. They sent out a

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up Model template workgroups . We’ve moved away from

traditional action plan, instead using a flow chart model. Each work group has been assigned a Hot Topic month and was asked to envision a Hot Topic concept, which the Executive Committee will then help to implement. Identify who would we as a group want to hear from, based on your partnership. Budget requests should be made by the 15th of any month, so that funds might be approved by the next Council meeting. The goals for today are to get a good chunk of the form mapped out and to identify a hot topic concept.

survey to the community and will host an ECE forum later this year, employee-supported Would like to have needs assessment update as soon as possible. CCPC has met once. Wage and benefits survey public and private, don’t want to duplicate. Talking about a Hot Topic. Renee shared that someone she knows is collecting that information and will share when it’s completed. CBOs group is facilitating a connection to the community-at-large and to community resources, as they identify documents that already exist and try to find the correct person to facilitate that discussion. Kathy Kelley referred to the mental health community. How to encourage people to participate? Higher Education is working to get SRJC and SSU to meet together: see who’s applying for permits and compile data. Work with cohort with CARES and create a survey and extra report for funding. TK-Education Focus: parent/family engagement. They will partner with different organizations within Wright School District, using Oakland Unified School District’s model. This year they will gather information and data. 2019-20, they will create a plan within Wright and pilot a program the following year.

8. Adjournment** The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 11:02am

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Child Care Planning Council of Sonoma County October 5, 2018

SCOE, Redwood Room C, 5340 Skylane Boulevard, Santa Rosa CA 95403 Minutes Approved at November 2, 2018 Meeting




Members Present: Carrie Anabo, Michelle Bendyk, Debbie Blanton, Missy Danneberg, Soledad Figueroa, Lisa Grocott, Rebecca Hachmyer, Alice Hampton, Megan Hede, Emma (Kerns) James, Susan Langer, Jason Riggs, Nanette/Sheri Schonleber, Lorie Siebler, Heather Sweet-Krikac, Sonya Valiente, Cathy Vaughn, Renee Whitlock-Hemsouvanh, Terry Ziegler Members Notified Absent: Kathy Kelley, Margie Vondrak Members Absent: None Guests Present: Wendy Adams, Brian Clement, Stella Gonzalez, Manisha Gupta, Alisha Morales, Corina Rice Advisor Present: Melanie Dodson, Lara Magnusdottir Advisor Notified Absent: Advisors Absent: Ed Sheffield Staff Present: Susy Marrón, Kaye Moore, Patty Bernstein

Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up 1. Call to order **, Introductions, Inspiration

Co-chair Rebecca Hachmyer called the meeting to order at 9:00am Introductions and sharing regarding where each attendee is after last year’s firestorm. were made around the table.

2. Approval of/Revisions to Agenda**



a. The minutes of 9/7/2018 were approved by unanimous consent.

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up Minutes of 9/7/2018

4. Follow up from the previous meeting: Work Groups

Work Groups were given an opportunity to meet during the last part of the gathering.

5. Hot Topic: Early Childhood/Child Development programs and K12 Partnerships

Susy Marrón introduced the TK-12 Work Group’s panel focusing on the collaboration of Extended Child Care, Head Start, the Boys & Girls Club with JX Wilson School in Wright School District. Principal Corina Rice described the southwest TK-6 school of 475 students and how the collaboration works for before and after school care, including Pasitos, a K-2 SCOE intensive needs class, and a Wright School District special education class. Alicia Morales shared that the Boys & Girls Club serves K-6 students. Manisha Gupta shared that the federally funded Head Start program operates 7:45am-4:45pm on all school days. Jason Riggs explained that ECC is a longstanding program in the Wright School District. There are currently 50 children (1-14 ratio) enrolled at JX Wilson and 29 children on the waiting list. ECC opens at 7am and gives breakfast. Staffing is the biggest challenge, Manisha thanked Ms. Rice for coordination and including all the agencies in all safety procedures and drills or “secure the classroom” communication.

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up Alicia agreed that this partnership works well because of the great communica-tion and sharing. Collaboration is wonderful and so important for the families to have access to child care on campus.


*Renee Whitlock-Hemsouvanh: she’s working on the Early Learners’ Conference to be held on February 23, 2019, and if you are interested in being a site for tours duringr the conference so attendees can see other programs, please contact her. The call for presenters is still open. *Melanie Dodson shared that 4Cs is hosting an Early Childhood Education Town Hall on October 25, 6-8pm. Child care and dinner will be provided. Save the date! *Lara Magnusdottir shared that more affordable housing needed; there are more job openings than people to take the jobs.


*Bryan Clement introduced himself. He is currently the Director of Programs and Partnerships at Dovetail Learning, where he directs the TOOLBOX (a K-6 social/emotional learning inquiry-based model) implementation and partnerships with districts, schools, and Community Based Organizations. (There is also some funding to some preschools.) He was a First 5 commissioner for Marin County.

Staff will send out Bryan’s information as follow-up from meeting. ([email protected])

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up 8. Membership

Committee Report a. Member

application** Stella Gonzalez

b. CCPC Bylaws** c. Member

recognition and absences

a. Terry Ziegler presented the application of Stella Gonzalez for membership.

b. Terry presented the bylaws as corrected for typographical errors.

c. Terry encouraged people to attend meeting in order to make a quorum. She recognized Lorie, Rebecca, Sonya for best attendance 2017-2018.

a. On motion by Terry Ziegler and second by Missy Danneberg, the application of Stella Gonzalez, as a Child Care Consumer Representative, was unanimously approved.

b. On motion by Terry and second by Cathy Vaughn, the CCPC Bylaws were unanimously accepted.

c. Terry recognized Lorie, Rebecca, Sonya for best attendance 2017-2018.

9. New & Existing Member Spotlight: Emma Kerns

Rebecca introduced Emma (Kerns) James who shared that she’s the director of YMCA preschool at Piner and Fulton. Her center was the recipient of a First 5 grant and will open an Infant Toddler program. She is working with Tout About Toys to provide interactive learning materials for early children education. She grew up in Point Reyes Station and is currently living in Windsor. Has therapy dog Jax goes to preschool with her. She previously worked for the Coast Guard as the 2s teacher at Two Rock Union School. She loves to bake.

10. Finance Committee Report

a. CSPP & Infant/Toddler Block Grants**

a. Missy Danneberg explained that we

needed to reallocate some funds in order to spend out funds by 9/30/2018.

a. The motion (move by Lisa Grocott, second by Carrie Anabo) to ratify the Executive Committee’s vote to reallocate the unspent CSPP & Infant/Toddler Block Grant funds

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up b. CTKS Funding**

b. Humboldt County has offered approximately $10K to Sonoma County CCPC for CTKS funding. The Executive Committee recommended that we accept it.

unanimously carried. b. On motion by Missy Danneberg and

second by Sherri Schonleber, the group voted unanimously to accept Humboldt’s offer of CTKS funds.

11. Work Group break-out time and Report Outs

TK/K-12: Jason Riggs reported that they are exploring what partnerships currently exist and will strive to encourage more collaboration. CBOs: Heather Sweet-Krikac reported that they are attacking their action planning virtually. Business and Government: Renee Whitlock-Hemsouvanh reported that this group meets frequently and that there are lots of opportunities to create a master plan for the community. They are looking for ways to solve staffing and for collaboration for housing a human resources function and creating a community plan. Higher Education: Missy Danneberg reported that they are working on a Hot Topic for December. They have applied for funding to bring a cohort group together looking into how to encourage more students to make transition from JC to SSU. CCPC: Michelle Bendyk reported that they are creating a matrix for a spreadsheet to collect information about each member, so that we can see how we’re connected to CCPC, what our

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up actual jobs are, and other connections we have. She hope to be able to present the finished product in December, after getting input/feedback from Council members.

12. Public Policy Staff will send out the updates via email.

13. What’s on your Mind?

Susy read the one card that was submitted and a new Work Group was created: Special Education with co-chairs Susan Langer and Debbie Blanton.

14. Feedback & In-Kind Services and Contributions Forms

Time was allowed for attendees to complete the forms.


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Child Care Planning Council of Sonoma County November 2, 2018

SCOE, Redwood Rooms A&B, 5340 Skylane Boulevard, Santa Rosa CA 95403 Minutes Approved at December 7, 2018 Meeting




Members Present: Michelle Bendyk, Missy Danneberg, Stella Gonzalez, Rebecca Hachmyer, Alice Hampton, Megan Hede, Kathy Kelley, Jason Riggs, Nanette/Sheri Schonleber, Lorie Siebler, Heather Sweet-Krikac, Sonya Valiente, Cathy Vaughn, Renee Whitlock-Hemsouvanh, Terry Ziegler Members Notified Absent: Carrie Anabo, Debbie Blanton, Lisa Grocott, Susan Langer, Margie Vondrak Members Absent: Soledad Figueroa, Emma James Guests Present: Leah Benz, Mandy Corbin, Olivia DeMarais, Morgan Moody, Amber Morabito, Cathy Tsao Advisor Present: Melanie Dodson, Lara Magnusdottir Advisor Notified Absent: Advisors Absent: Ed Sheffield Staff Present: Susy Marrón, Kaye Moore, Patty Bernstein

Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up 1. Call to order **, Introductions, Inspiration, “What’s on Your Mind?”

Introductions were made around the table. The inspiration was to live in the “now” and move through the world with joy and gratitude Co-chair Lorie Siebler called the meeting to order at 9:07am when quorum was attained.



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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up 3. Consent Calendar** a. Approve CCPC

Minutes of 10/5/2018

a. The minutes of 10/5/2018 were approved by unanimous consent.

4. Follow up from the previous meeting: Early Childhood Development programs and K12 Partnerships Panel Presentation

*Renee Whitlock-Hemsouvahn shared that she appreciated hearing about collaboration at JX Wilson School. *Jason Riggs shared that the principal expressed gratitude and feels engaged after hearing the questions that were raised at last month’s meeting. Jason reported that he had a very negative experience at another school in the district. *Missy Danneberg suggested that it would be good to acknowledge the collaboration between community partners. Perhaps The Press Democrat could write a feature article. Missy also suggested that a letter to the Wright School District Board of Trustees praising the collaborations at JX Wilson School might encourage other principals in that district to try better partnering.

The ECE prorams and K-12 Work Group will look into adding this to their work.

5. Hot Topic: Early Childhood Education Town Hall: What’s on the horizon? Follow-up discussion

Government and Business Work Group chair Lara Magnusdottir and committee members explained the focus of their Work Group, which includes Leah Benz, Melanie Dodson, Victoria Fleming, Cathy Vaughn, and Renee Whitlock-Hemsouvahn. Melanie provided background: they are focusing on getting involved in building bridges with business and government to encourage

Draft a letter that all CCPC could sign. It would be good to have Council members and representatives of assembly, etc. The Town Hall was a “rough draft” which needs follow-ups to expand the ECE Crisis.

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up employer-supported child care. Lara explained that a Town Hall meeting was held last Thursday. Invitations were sent out to providers to participate about what is going on in child care in the community. Twenty-five people attended, including a representative of Senator Bill Dodd and Assemblymember Marc Levine. We want to involve the provider community. California has the least affordable child care. Survey results show what’s going on in the community. Operational challenges include staffing, professional development, recruiting families, and the on-going cost of maintaining facilities. How ready are providers to consider the future? At the Town Hall meeting, Angie Dillon-Shore spoke about the First 5 connection and facilities’ grants. Lynda Hopkins, County Supervisor and First 5 Commissioner, also spoke. Renee shared some barriers including the permitting process and suggested that Sonoma County could be a model to present to other counties. We must take a strong stand with government, including the Board of Supervisors. For follow-up, the group will send out minutes and request input regarding interest in monitoring issues.

Suggested to Partner with Chambers of Commerce? Also go to greater Santa Rosa Metro Chamber. Their staff person will join CCPC.

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up Keep in forefront of the media and politicians with letters to the editor, etc. This body (CCPC) should come up with a statement about what is happening and what we know to be true. We should be more visible and need to be involved in the conversations already taking place.


*Alice Hampton reminded that the Early Learners’ Conference will be held on February 23 and asked for proposals for practical hands-on workshops. *Kathy Kelley shared that children struggle with programs where there are not consistent teachers, kids need relationships with teacher. She also reached out to the Beth Ami preschool. Kathy reminded everyone that Parent Cafes continue and especially encouraged preschools to promote them. *Terry Ziegler shared that about one of her children going “Sugar Treating” and her appreciation for the VIP program. *Heather Sweet-Krikac reminded that winter shelters for 18-24 year-olds will open when the temperatures drop to less than 36-40 degrees. She will send a link for this free service for family and adults to Susy. *Terry applauded Sonoma State University and their students who come to help out. *Renee shared that the keynote speaker for the ELC conerence in February will be

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up Miriam Beloglovsky. There will be an opportunity to purchase some of her books at the conference. *Melanie reminded everyone that the Champions for Children event is Friday, November 9.


*Amber Morito reported that PITC still has funds to support infant and toddler programs (0-36 months).

8. CCPC Annual Self Review

Susy Marrón explained that this review is required annually and that we are in compliance in all areas.

On motion by Missy Danneberg and second by Nanette Schonleber, the Council voted unanimously to approve the Annual Self Review and send it to the California Department of Education.

9. New & Existing Member/Advisor Spotlight: Lara Magnusdottir

Lara explained Icelandic names. Her father is Magnus and she is his “dottir”. She was born and raised in Iceland. She has traveled extensively, speaks several languages. She participated in an student exchange program in Spain in her senior year at a small arts college in Illinois. At Monterey Language Line Services, she provided language interpretation over the phone. She moved to Santa Rosa and joined 4Cs in 2006. Her children are a 24-year-old living in Portland and a high school senior here.

10. Public Policy Report Lara Magnusdottir detailed the bills that have been signed into law by the Governor: AB 605: Birth to 1st grade license option will start 1/1/2021. By 2024 all centers

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up will have to have this one license, instead of multiple ones. AB 2370: Requires health and safety training regarding the prevention of lead exposure and written information to parents. Also requires a licensed child day care center that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, to have its drinking water tested for lead contamination on a specified schedule. AB 2626: Takes exemptions from the pilot, allowing children who are 3 by September 1 to enroll, and giving 2 paid professional development days a year beginning July 1, 2019. California Department of Education’s Early Education and Support Division (EESD) has a new name: Early Learning and Care Division (ELCD). AB 2698: Enables children in the California State Preschool Program (CSPP) and infants and toddlers in general child care and development programs to benefit from early childhood mental health consultation by authorizing providers to utilize subsidized child care funds to provide valuable services, which can improve outcomes for children and help present expulsions. The adjustment factor adds 5% for early mental health (on top of everything else), beginning 1/1/2019 for eligible programs.

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up AB 2960: This referral bill provides for creating and developing a website portal for parents to learn what kind of services they’re eligible for. Coming bills will tackle staffing rates for subsidized care.

11. Work Group break-out time and Report Outs

TK/K-12: Jason Riggs reported that they now have an opportunity to reconnect with the JX Wilson group regarding collaboration and to reach out for publicity regarding community partnerships. Business and Government: Melanie said her group planned a meeting and is going to write a letter. Higher Education: Missy Danneberg reported that this group is trying to set a meeting with SRJC and SSU.


No cards were turned in. Rebecca explained the raffle can be won only by members in attendance.

Rebecca Hachmyer won the raffle for the Jenga game.

13. Feedback & In-Kind Services and Contributions Forms


Staff will send the forms electronically as well.


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Child Care Planning Council of Sonoma County December 7, 2018

SCOE, Redwood Room C, 5340 Skylane Boulevard, Santa Rosa CA 95403 Minutes Approved at February 1, 2019 Meeting




Members Present: Michelle Bendyk, Debbie Blanton, Missy Danneberg, Stella Gonzalez, Lisa Grocott, Rebecca Hachmyer, Alice Hampton, Emma James, Kathy Kelley, Susan Langer, Lorie Siebler, Cathy Vaughn, Margie Vondrak, Renee Whitlock-Hemsouvanh, Terry Ziegler Members Notified Absent: Carrie Anabo, Soledad Figueroa, Megan Hede, Jason Riggs, Nanette/Sheri Schonleber, Heather Sweet-Krikac, Sonya Valiente Members Absent: Guests Present: Leah Benz, Mandy Corbin, Carla Denner, Allyson Goodwin, Jennie Holmes, Lisa Steinman, Brulene Zanutto Advisor Present: Melanie Dodson, Lara Magnusdottir Advisors Absent: Ed Sheffield Staff Present: Susy Marrón, Kaye Moore, Patty Bernstein


Co-chair Rebecca Hachmyer welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at 9:03am. Rebecca reminded how the “What’s on Your Mind?” cards work. Renee Whitlock-Hemsouvanh read a quote from Brené Brown’s book Dare to Lead, concerning that leadership is recognizing potential and that sometimes we do the best work when we’re uncomfortable. Introductions were made around the table.

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up 2. Approval

of/Revisions to Agenda**



Minutes of 11/2/2018

a. The minutes of 11/2/2018 were approved by unanimous consent. b. The reappointment of Debbie Blanton, Missy Danneberg, Soledad Figueroa, Lisa Grocott, Kathleen Kelly, Jason Riggs, and Terry Ziegler for another 2-year term was approved by unanimous consent.

4. Follow up from the previous meeting: Early Childhood Education Town Hall

*Renee Whitlock-Hemsouvanh shared that her group is moving forward to develop strategies and meeting with local stake holders. Lynda Hopkins called a meeting with First 5 and the CCPC Government and Business Committee to consider modifications to the general plan.

5. Hot Topic: Community Support for the New Normal/Resources for Children and Families

Panel members Allyson Goodwin (Redwood Empire Food Bank), Jennie Holmes (Catholic Charities), and Michelle Bendyk (Sonoma County Human Services)

Jennie Holmes informed that the definition of homeless used here is “not meant for human habitation.” Sonoma County has three times the number of homeless people than the national average. Sixty-seven percent of our 3,000 homeless people are living outdoors. Before the fire in 2017, we had reduced our homeless population from 46% to 37% over six years. Catholic Charities operates the largest shelter (138 beds) in Northern California. She explained Rapid Rehousing, the Landlord Signers Program, and Coordinated Entry, a HUD unfunded mandate.

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up Michelle Bendyk explained the divisions of the Human Services Department: Adult and Aging (3 locations), Economic Assistance (including food stamps and Covered California), Employment and Training (JobLink, SonomaWORKS/CalWORKS/MediCal: includes a homeless program), Family Youth and Children (4 locations including Valley of the Moon, foster care and adoption services. The South County location in Petaluma houses all divisions. Housing support is provided under SonomaWORKS, where 46 families have been housed since July 1. Allyson Goodwin explained that the Redwood Empire Food Bank, which operates from Sonoma County to the Oregon border, is mostly direct service. Their Value Market, which accepts WIC, is the only non-profit low income grocery store in the country, where patrons may get free bread and produce. Food Connections is a food referral service: what food services are in specific neighborhoods. Other programs run by the Food Bank include Groceries-to-Go, Preschool Pantries, and Senior Distribution. Preschool Pantries will be operated in partnership with YWCA’s A Special Place. Nutrition Education classes are also offered. REFB has partnerships with 15 area schools. School Pantry Light

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up serves people with a need that is not as heavy as others.


*Lorie Siebler announced a Parent Voices breakfast at Applebees on Saturday, December 8. *4Cs Leadership Development Academy will be staring In January: learning how government works, different ways to be engaged, how to be a child care advocate.


* Carla Denner shared that First 5 “Care, Cope, Connect” kits are available for parents and children to work together regarding dealing with stress. She also reminded that the Early Learning Institute’s Navigator program is available to everyone for developmental screening. *Leah Benz shared that First 5 is hosting a screening of the documentary “No Small Matter” at the 3rd Street Theater on January 24 at 6:30pm. The popcorn is free. *Norine Doherty, with Sonoma County Department of Health Services, announced that they have finished a readiness assessment. *Lisa Steinman shared information about lead prevention that Environmental Health is involved in.

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up 8. Executive

Committee Report

Renee Whitlock-Hemsouvanh explained that we’d earmarked $1000 for sponsoring the Early Learners Conference and the Evening of Honor, but that the Executive Committee would like to allot $900 to the Evening of Honor and $100 to the Early Learnings Conference which is already well funded. Lorie Siebler explained that the Executive Committee recommends that the Council approve funds for the mandated part of the assessment, as the supplemental needs assessment by community doubles the cost. Susy will convene a committee to work on the data and look at getting additional funding.

9. Finance Committee Report

Missy Danneberg explained that the Finance Committee recommends $6,000 for 120 scholarships for teachers in AB212 funded programs. The Finance Committee also recommended sponsorships for the Early Learners Conference in the amount of $100 and the Evening of Honor in the amount of $900 (appreciation of providers and others in early childhood community).

On motion by Renee Whitlock-Hemsouvanh and second by Cathy Vaughn, the Council voted unanimously to approve the Early Learning Conference scholarships. On motion by Alice Hampton and second by Debbie Blanton, the Council voted to approve the sponsorships of the Early Learning Conference the Evening of Honor sponsorship as recommended by the Finance Committee. Missy Danneberg and Lorie Siebler abstained.

10. CCPC Statement of Urgency of Community Support

Lara Magnusdottir explained the statement of urgency came from the survey the group sent out before the Town Hall meeting. It includes child care in community planning, looking at

On motion by Missy Danneberg and second by Cathy Vaughn, the Council voted unanimously to approve the statement and empowering the work group to finalize the statement.

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up current situation, and what we would like legislators and business community to do. This statement is from the ECE community to educate stakeholders.

11. New & Existing Member/Advisor Spotlight: Stella Gonzalez and Renee Whitlock-Hemsouvanh

Originally from Paraguay, Stella Gonzalez has been with the Boys & Girls Club for 9 months where she is Director of Program Services across the clubs. She previously worked in the fitness industry for 15 years, but the fires impacted her employment. She loves what she’s doing now. Renee will report next meeting.

12. Public Policy Report Lara Magnusdottir detailed some public policy issues. Since we will have a new Governor and State Superintendent of Schools, we should position ourselves as a resource that they need. *The Poverty Task Force which was created by AB 1520 recommended a $14B budget to get all children, who are in deep poverty, out of poverty. The report includes child care. *AB 124, The Preschool Facilities Bond Act of 2020 would, if voter approved, authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of $500,000,000 to finance a preschool facility grant program. *AB 6 seeks to establish the Office of Early Childhood Education with a comprehensive data system within the State Department of Education. *SB 6 would ease some requirements for Family Child Care Homes.

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up 13. Work Group break-

out time Ten minutes was provided for Work Groups to meet.


No cards were turned in.

15. Feedback & In-Kind Services Forms



16. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11:00am by unanimous consent.

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Child Care Planning Council of Sonoma County February 1, 2019

SCOE, Redwood Rooms A & B, 5340 Skylane Boulevard, Santa Rosa CA 95403 Minutes Approved at March 1, 2019 Meeting




Members Present: Carrie Anabo, Michelle Bendyk, Debbie Blanton, Missy Danneberg, Soledad Figueroa, Lisa Grocott, Alice Hampton, Megan Hede, Emma James, Kathy Kelley, Susan Langer, Jason Riggs, Nanette/Sheri Schonleber, Lorie Siebler, Heather Sweet-Krikac, Sonya Valiente, Cathy Vaughn, Terry Ziegler Members Notified Absent: Rebecca Hachmyer, Margie Vondrak, Renee Whitlock-Hemsouvanh Members Absent: Stella Gonzalez Guests Present: Chiara Bacigalupa, Leah Benz, Rachel Cohn, Norine Doherty, Jeanie Harmon, Jake Harpin, Elizabeth Jones, Maleese Warner Advisor Present: Lara Magnusdottir Advisor Notified Absent: Melanie Dodson Advisors Absent: Ed Sheffield Staff Present: Susy Marrón, Patty Bernstein


Co-chair Lorie Siebler welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at 9:02am. Introductions were made around the table. Lorie reminded how the “What’s on Your Mind?” cards work, then shared an inspiring video about Paul Smith, a resident of Rose Haven Nursing Center, who is a typewriter artist with cerebral palsy.

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up Lorie shared that 4Cs uses the video in information to strengthen families.



3. Consent Calendar** Approve CCPC Minutes of 12/7/2018

The minutes of 12/7/2018 were approved by unanimous consent.

4. Follow up from the previous meeting: Community Support for the New Normal/Resources for Children and Families

*Lorie shared that Catholic Charities received an impact grant to hire a child care navigator from SAY. Toni Abrams will learn about the family child care piece of the equation.

*Missy suggested that Toni put something in eNews to inform the Council. Lorie will follow up.

5. Hot Topic: Higher Education Update

Missy Danneberg shared that her Work Group is reaching out to Sonoma State University and Santa Rosa Junior College regarding the challenges they face and how the Work Group might help. She introduced the representatives from SSU and SRJC. Chiara Bacigalupa, from SSU, shared that the Department of Early Childhood Studies (established in 2011 and got their own department about a year later) provides a BA degree. About 400 students major in this, while about 47 minor. Though they offer an MA degree, only about 12 students are currently enrolled. She shared an information packet for students transferring in.

Missy encouraged employers to ask to see SSU graduate’s portfolio of their coursework and reflecting back, because they’ve worked really hard on it. When working on education plans, the reality is to look at wages and counsel to incentives. Kathy shared that there’s a lot of information out there. Sheri Schonleber acknowledged the collaborative efforts of these two institutions.

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up About 40% of the students enrolled want development out of education in either of two different concentrations. The department is moving to put their MA in Early Childhood Education program entirely online. Encourage students to pursue financial and/or scholarship counseling. Their first program review was in 2018: results showed the top graduation and first generation rates, an exemplary assessment process. It also showed a need for better field experience supervision. They must work toward increases in resources and number of tenured faculty. Jeanie Harmon, Santa Rosa Junior College’s instructor in the Child Development Center, shared that in 1989 she worked with Missy to build the center for student parents. The center houses an IT program, preschool rooms, and a program for children 6mos-5years in its downstairs rooms. The upstairs houses the academic part of the program. The program’s designation is both Academic and Career Education. Certificate program part of Career Education program, classes parallel permit requirements. Front-loading: encourage students to get an associate teacher certificate (4 classes, 3 semesters) as soon as they can. Practicum: 6 units=9 hours on the floor

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up per week in the Child Development Center. Challenges include an emphasis on completion, new English/Math requirements earlier in career, staffing and faculty, funding issues, Visit https://childdevcenter.santarosa.edu/ for more information.


*Alice Hampton shared that two of SSU’s electives were approved for online courses beginning in Fall 2019: indoor and outdoor environment. *Terry Ziegler shared that her schools try to accommodate SRJC and SSU students’ schedules at work. *Sheri Schonleber thanked Terry for that scheduling consideration. *Jason Riggs shared that they have reopened the Extended Child Care facility at Mark West. *Jason Riggs informed that he’s looking for an interim staff for Title V support. (His current manager will be on leave soon and is the only Spanish speaker in the office.)

*Staff will include this information in its next eNews.


*Norine Dehevta, with Sonoma County Department of Human Services, introduced READY’s administrative aide Jake Harpin. They will present the READY Report to 4Cs on April 22. They are working on getting Early Care reports out.

Have READY report be a Hot Topic when it comes out.

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up 8. Finance Committee

Report

Missy Danneberg explained that the documents are clean-up revisions. One new grant added to the budget. Susy: after first round of stipends, she’ll consider enrolling additional participants for this fiscal year.

On motion by Cathy Vaughn and second by Carrie Anabo, the budget revisions were unanimously accepted.

9. Coordinator Report Susy Marrón updated the Council regarding staffing: Kaye Moore accepted a position at Santa Rosa City Schools and a new person should be coming on board next week. The needs assessment with Michelle Nielson Consulting is moving along. The goal is to bring a draft to May meeting, with formal approval in August.

10. a. DRDP Information b. SELPA Saturday

Parent Workshop

Susan Langer described the role of Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) in helping districts be in compliance with special education laws. SELPA is looking for support and collaboration for Saturday parent classes. Contact Susan if your agency can help. *Susan reported on Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP), a developmental continuum from early infancy to kindergarten entry. It’s a formative assessment instrument developed by the California Department of Education for young children and their families to be used to inform instruction and program development. Susan reported that the local DRDP in Rohnert

*Leah Benz suggested 0-5 grant from First 5. Money is available at state level for inclusive capacities … a lot happening with children with special needs.

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up Park will provide free training to any district or school on how to use DRDP Access information for IEP development. This is not a training for Access, but how to use the data. Napa, Solano, Sonoma counties are collaborating and taking the lead. Need to come up with how to data collect to help build capacity.

Access: Susy will send information out

11. New & Existing Member/Advisor Spotlight: Renee Whitlock-Hemsouvanh

Postponed due to illness.

12. Public Policy Report Lara Magnusdottir detailed pieces of Governor Newsom’s proposed budget $1.8B *budget mostly for young children and their families *universal preschool: expand state preschool to low income 4 year olds *money for facilities and expanding the workforce ECE would like to shift priorities not just universal preschool $500,000,000 one-time funding *funding for CSUs $247M for infrastructure *COLA for contracts CA received a preschool development grant to do Needs Assessment for what Childcare Education led by AIR American Institute for Research. Other legislation includes

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up *AB6, adding a section to the Education Code relating to early childhood education. *AB123, 124, and 125 relate to early childhood education, including expanding the state preschool program and enabling local educational agencies to blend the program with transitional kindergarten, funding for facilities, and establishing a single regionalized state reimbursement rate. *AB167 using the Head Start model for state funding for infants and toddlers. *SB2 establishing a statewide database preschool-20.

13. Work Group break-out time

Ten minutes was provided for Work Groups to meet.

Report outs: *Lara’s Government and Business has met with the County regarding barriers, with the City to include childcare in the general plan; screened “No Small Matter” and next will screen for employers who are interested in providing child care *Terry’s CCPC Work Group is collaborating CCPC to establish a matrix for connecting with others in the Council.


No cards were submitted.



Michele Bendyk won the raffle for Council members in attendance.



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Child Care Planning Council of Sonoma County March 1, 2019

SCOE, Redwood Room C, 5340 Skylane Boulevard, Santa Rosa CA 95403 Minutes Approved at April 5, 2019 Meeting




Members Present: Carrie Anabo, Debbie Blanton, Missy Danneberg, Soledad Figueroa, Stella Gonzalez, Lisa Grocott, Rebecca Hachmyer, Emma James, Kathy Kelley, Susan Langer, Lorie Siebler, Heather Sweet-Krikac, Sonya Valiente, Cathy Vaughn, Margie Vondrak, Terry Ziegler Members Notified Absent: Michelle Bendyk, Alice Hampton, Megan Hede, Jason Riggs, Nanette/Sheri Schonleber, Renee Whitlock-Hemsouvanh Members Absent: None Guests Present: Amy Carr, Gina Dickson, Norine Doherty, Jake Harpin, Amy McIntyre, Ning Susilo Advisor Present: Melanie Dodson, Lara Magnusdottir Advisor Notified Absent: None Advisors Absent: Ed Sheffield Staff Present: Susy Marrón, Erica Hurtado, Patty Bernstein


Co-chair Rebecca Hachmyer welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at 9:05am. Introductions were made around the table. Rebecca reminded how the “What’s on Your Mind?” cards work, then shared a video, inspired by Black History Month, of three-year-old Pe’Tehn Raighn-Kem performing Countee Cullen’s poem “Hey Black Child.”

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up https://abc7.com/society/hey-black-child-toddler-performs-poem-for-black-history-month/534188 She also shared some books for young children including Harlem’s Little Black Bird and Skin Again.

Susy will share the link for the video with all meeting participants.




The minutes of 2/1/2019 were approved with the correction of the spelling of Norine’s last name (Doherty, not Dehevta) by unanimous consent.

4. Follow up from the previous meeting: Higher Education Update

* Terry Ziegler reminded that it’s important to ask SSU students about their senior project when you’re doing future hiring. *Susy Marrón stated that she was happy to learn that there’s movement toward an online Masters programs, allowing SSU to be more competitive. *Lisa Grocott said that there is a need to allocate more funding for higher education. The group did a check-in regarding the impact that flooding had on programs, schools, children, and staff.

* CCPC will send out an invitation to share your needs and where donations can be taken.

5. Hot Topic: Inclusion in the Community

Panel Members: Amy Carr, Amy

McIntyre, Ning Susilo,

Panelists Amy Carr, Disability Services Coordinator, Community Action Partnership (CAP) of Sonoma County; Ning Susilo, Center Director, Petaluma Head Start; Emma James, Preschool Director, Sonoma County YWCA; and

https://abc7.com/society/hey-black-child-toddler-performs-poem-for-black-history-month/534188



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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up Amy McIntyre, Centers Program Director, 4Cs of Sonoma County talked about inclusion in their respective preschools. Amy Carr makes sure that inclusion is happening in all the classrooms and goes to all IEPs in her 5 Early Head Start schools. 10% of enrollment is set aside for disabilities, however they are currently at 13% with more children under evaluation. Ning Susilo spoke about her Petaluma Center, where 20 children are enrolled, 8 of whom have IEPs. There are 5 co-enrolled children. Amy and Ning work together with families and do home visits. They hope that as a result of inclusion students will learn acceptance of others, learn empathy, value diversity, and learn from typically developing peers. Students receive services from occupational therapy and speech therapy. Goals of inclusion include being sensitive to the needs of others, being patient, choosing activities that all can participate in, feeling loved and accepted just as they are. Emma James spoke about her early education center which is a full day, year-round multiage center serving children 2-5. They accept children from all backgrounds; children are fully

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up immersed in a general education setting, and they don’t have separate spaces. Thirty children are enrolled; there are 4 IEPs and 4 more seeking evaluation. Teachers all carry PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) and have been trained on how to use them. The Teaching Pyramid approach provides a systematic framework that incorporates Early Childhood Positive Behavior Support through promoting social-emotional development, providing support for children’s appropriate behavior, preventing challenging behavior, and addressing problematic behavior. They’ve seen big changes in the classroom. Teachers were asking for more support and training in the classroom. Teachers are scanning for success and make a bigger deal about positive behaviors. They give Positive Descriptive Acknowledgements (PDAs) to children in the classroom (“Say what you see” … take the focus off of teacher’s interpretation of child behavior and make it about what the child is doing. Switch from rules to expectations for children and staff and parents: “We are safe and healthy, friendly, respectful.” Teachers and children are better able to work through conflicts by talking through their feelings. They even have a problem-solving table.

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up They’re just in year 1 of 5 of Pyramid training; it takes 3-5 years to fully implement. Teachers really buy into it. Amy McIntyre shared that they are also participating in the Pyramid and very pleased to see an increase in the morale of their team and the behaviors of the children. Wright Start has a part-day classroom and a full-day classroom side-by-side with a special education teacher and 2 special education assistants. They are concentrating their inclusion on the partial-day morning program; have no “identified” students in the full day class. They participate with Susan Langer (SELPA). Undiagnosed students need attention to get strategies in place and support safe behaviors, get referrals, and diagnoses.


*Susan Langer, Sonya Valiente, Missy Danneberg, and Cathy Vaughn spoke about the value of the ELC Conference. Susan presented “Inclusive Practices for Preschool” and shared that she would like to do it again. Sonya suggested that this could be an 8-hour training! Missy invited more volunteer help. Cathy said that her staff members who attended really enjoyed it. The group agreed that site visits took attendance away from afternoon presentations, but that the site visits were valuable.

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up *Melanie shared that she’s seeing the stress on 4-year-olds and their parents as they are enrolling in kindergarten. School choice has made for parental anxiety. *April 12 Evening of Honor: invitations are going out. Nominations are open.


*No comments

8. Coordinator Report a. LPC Legislation b. AB212 Legislation

Susy Marrón updated the Council on a couple of bills which will be of interest for planning councils.

a. AB 1001 looks at what Local Planning Councils do and is asking to appropriate a total of $10M annually for Local Child Care Planning Councils (LPCs). Though the bill is poorly written, amendments are in the works including 1) keeping the LPC Membership Composition as it currently is and making sure that the composition is not restrictive in any way and 2) elimination of language regarding the “entities or single locations in the county that provide comprehensive information to families about, among other things, eligibility for child care and early childhood education programs and services”

- b. AB 324, Child Care Services; State Subsidized Child Care; Employee Retention Funds Bill

Will email after meeting

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up (sponsored by First 5 California) is intended to be the vehicle to expand the criteria of who is eligible for AB212. If the bill passes, AB212 will be expanded to serve Family child care providers and private providers. Current conversations suggest that there would be an additional $49 million dollars a year in addition to the current funding. Money to fund this would need to be appropriated from the budget trailer bill language.

9. New and Existing Member Spotlight: Cathy Vaughn

Membership Chair Terry Ziegler introduced Cathy Vaughn, who’s been an active member of the Child Care Planning Council since it began. She has lived in Sonoma since 1964, is married, and has a daughter. Her 2 grand-daughters attend her Montessori School of Sonoma, which she established in 1972. The President of PACE, Professional Association of Childhood Education, she announced the annual education conference will be held April 26-28 in Redwood City. Registration is now open. http://web.paceca.org/events/PACE-Annual-Conference-31/details

10. Work Group break-out time and report outs

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up 11. What’s on your

Mind? No cards were submitted.



Debbie Blanton won the raffle for Council members in attendance.



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Child Care Planning Council of Sonoma County April 5, 2019

SCOE, Redwood Room C, 5340 Skylane Boulevard, Santa Rosa CA 95403 Minutes Approved at May 3, 2019, Meeting




Members Present: Michelle Bendyk, Lisa Grocott, Rebecca Hachmyer, Alice Hampton, Megan Hede, Emma James, Kathy Kelley, Susan Langer, Jason Riggs, Nanette/Sheri Schonleber, Lorie Siebler, Heather Sweet-Krikac, Sonya Valiente, Margie Vondrak, Renee Whitlock-Hemsouvanh Members Notified Absent: Carrie Anabo, Debbie Blanton, Missy Danneberg, Cathy Vaughn, Terry Ziegler Members Absent: Soledad Figueroa, Stella Gonzalez Guests Present: Danielle Baker, Laurel Chambers, Gaby Garcia, Amy McIntyre, Leah Sevillia, Lisa Steinman, Shelby White, Brulene Zanutto Advisor Present: Lara Magnusdottir Advisor Notified Absent: None Advisors Absent: Melanie Dodson, Ed Sheffield Staff Present: Susy Marrón, Erica Hurtado, Patty Bernstein

Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up

1. Call to order **, Introductions, Inspiration, “What’s on Your Mind?”

Co-chair Lorie Siebler welcomed everyone, recognized that we did not have quorum yet and began the meeting with introductions around the table. The inspiration for today was the proclamations received for the Week of the Young Child (WOYC). Renee Whitlock-Hemsouvanh attended City Council meetings in Petaluma, Sebastopol, and Windsor and accepted

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proclamations on behalf of CCPC. When quorum was achieved, Lorie called the meeting to order at 9:10am. Renee spoke to this year’s theme of WOYC of “Step it Up”, encouraging City Council members to think of the children when they’re making policy and planning. We had already received a proclamation from the Healdsburg City Council and the city of Cotati. Next year we will be sure to begin planning sooner and get proclamations from the County Board of Supervisors and City of Santa Rosa. Susy thanked Renee for dedication and made a note to reach out to Parent Voices next year. The Evening of Honor event is occurring during the Week of the Young Child. Seating is limited, so make reservations soon. Lorie reminded how the “What’s on Your Mind?” cards work.

Begin planning for Week of the Young Child earlier in 2020 and get proclamation items on agendas for all City Council meetings and for the Board of Supervisors. Include Parent Voices in the planning.




The minutes of 3/1/2019 were approved by unanimous consent.

4. Follow up from the previous meeting: Inclusion in the Community

* Kathy Kelley stated that the presentations were very good and had invited Emma to present at Early Learning Institute. * Susan Langer shared that SELPA will be offering a free self-regulation “Calm Down” kit training in the SELPA office in Rohnert Park on May 23, 4-7pm.

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5. Work Group check-in and report outs

Work Groups met at what is usually the time for a Hot Topic in order to allow sufficient time to talk and update their plans of action/logic models.

Report outs: *Michelle Bendyk reported that the CCPC group set out to put together a resource document to help members connect and learn about each other’s work. They will send a survey out within a month. *Susan Langer reported that the Community Based Organization’s focus was on inclusion. They are developing a panel of health experts, developmental and mental health for the Fall to share ways to help kids in preschools. They may do trainings for providers on these topics as well as how to work with districts. *Lara Magnusdottir reported that the Business and Government Work Group will present another screening of “No Small Matters” for elected officials. They plan to present a panel on employee supported child care at a City Council meeting and invite employers. On May 29, there will be a panel for developers and city planners on co-locating. She stated that they had accomplished all goals on their logic model. *Alice Hampton said that the Higher Education group accomplished all of their goals on logic model. They had meetings with SSU and SRJC to determine how to support students who transfer and want to make that information available online.

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*Nanette Schonleber appreciated having time during the Council meeting to plan with Work Groups. *Brulene Zanutto reported that the original vision of the TK/K-12 Work Group was to study a school that has a continuum of care. JX Wilson School contains the whole range. They plan to next ask the school principal to commit to quarterly meetings with all partners on campus. Then, they’ll talk about how to scale this to model to other locations throughout the county.


* Alice Hampton announced the Early Childhood Job Fair at SRJC on May 11, 9-11am; employers can pay for a booth. She will also ask SSU to announce this. * Kathy Kelley announced that Teaching Pyramid is creating a comprehensive support for emotional and social development. There will be an ELI and Coaching Collaborative Trauma training.


*Laurel Chambers announced that the Public Health Department will be focusing on early childhood education for 3 years, beginning October 1, 2019.

8. AB212 Scholarships Susy explained that 120 were approved for Early Learners Conference for providers who qualified under AB 212. There were 129 participants, so

On motion by Megan Hede and second by Michelle Bendyk, the Council voted unanimously to approve AB212 funding nine additional scholarships to the Early

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Executive Committee voted to send to the Council.

Learning Conference in the amount of $450.

9. Taking a formal position on legislation

a) AB 1001 (Ting)

b) AB 324 (Aguiar-

Curry)

c) SB 234 (Skinner)

a. Asking for additional funding for local planning councils. Asking for a standardized maintain zip code priorities every year. Proposes to change composition of local councils. Takes away the discretionary seats and community based organizations. Would strengthen our voice in the community and get the ECE world to talk to the K-12 world. b. Bringing additional funding. Unified county plan for professional development, work with Quality Counts c. Supports large family child care permitting, zoning, etc.4Cs already supporting.

a. On motion by Nanette Schonleber and second by Alice Hampton, the Council voted to formally support this measure with the recommendation that language be added to include discretionary seats. Bringing voice to working together. Motion withdrawn. Nanette then moved and Alice seconded that the Council support this legislation If language is amended to include more discretionary seats. The motion passed; Renee Whitlock-Hemsouvanh opposed. b. On motion by Renee Whitlock-Hemsouvanh and second by Megan Hede, the Council voted to formally support. Unanimous. c. On motion by Megan Hede and second by Emma James, the Council voted to formally support SB 234.

a. Susy will take the recommendation back to the sponsor of AB 1001. b. Susy will submit the CCPC logo in support of AB 324. c. Susy will submit the CCPC logo in support of SB 234.

10. New and Existing Member Spotlight: Renee Whitlock-Hemsouvanh

Due to time constraints, Renee requested that this item be postponed.


No cards were submitted.



Nanette Schonleber won the raffle for Council members in attendance.



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Child Care Planning Council of Sonoma County May 3, 2019

The Bishop’s Ranch, 5297 Westside Road, Healdsburg CA 95448 Minutes Approved at September 6, 2019 Meeting




Members Present: Michelle Bendyk, Missy Danneberg, Soledad Figueroa, Stella Gonzalez Rebecca Hachmyer, Alice Hampton, Megan Hede, Emma James, Kathy Kelley, Susan Langer, Nanette/Sheri Schonleber, Lorie Siebler, Heather Sweet-Krikac, Sonya Valiente, Cathy Vaughn, Renee Whitlock-Hemsouvanh, Terry Ziegler Members Notified Absent: Carrie Anabo, Debbie Blanton, Lisa Grocott, Jason Riggs, Margie Vondrak Members Absent: None Guests Present: Maricruz Aldana, Danielle Baker, Leah Benz, Ericka Erickson, Maleese Warner Advisor Present: Melanie Dodson, Lara Magnusdottir Advisor Notified Absent: None Advisors Absent: Ed Sheffield Staff Present: Susy Marrón, Erica Hurtado, Patty Bernstein

Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up Retreat Activities 1. Welcome Co-chair Rebecca Hachmyer welcomed

everyone to this year’s retreat. Introductions were made around the room.

2. Recognition a. Member

recognitions b. Bingo Warmup

a. Susy Marrón acknowledged Council members for their years of service, announcing their names and years they’ve been on the Council.

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up Retreat Activities

b. Members participated in the Bingo “get acquainted” game.

3. Agenda Review The group reviewed the agenda.

4. CCPC Jeopardy Game

*Participants played CCPC Jeopardy and learned about progress in the 5-year plan and other fun facts.

5. Work Groups in Review

Renee Whitlock-Hemsouvanh facilitated to:

1. Define Groups and members 2. Review accomplishments 3. Create, eliminate, or consolidate

groups through discussion

Renee guided participants in reviewing Work Groups for 2018-19 and evaluating accomplishments and challenges. Do we need to do? Melanie Dodson suggested that when it comes to communicating out that we make it an actionable event, with tangible strategies to move forward. Business and Government will continue to do their work. CCPC: They think their idea is good but haven’t gotten to create a survey yet. They will create a matrix for the Planning Council identifying why we come to meetings, where we each have connections, who we work for, networking , who are your “go-to” people, database to pull from It was suggested that Google doc be created for everyone to go into to submit their own information. CBO: The Community Based Organization group will rename to Early Education Partnership for Inclusion. They have ideas for goals for next year. The

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consensus is to focus on inclusion: developmental needs, behavioral needs, health. Higher Education: Their actionable items included working on the CARES mentor program and having a joint meeting SRJC/SSU to discuss ways to support students to move through both their programs. Both goals were achieved. Next year they plan to support transfer students and encourage professional development (PD) for teachers who’ve been in field for some time. Perhaps suggesting how to support PD days each year. They could use more resources. Alice Hampton reminded that there will be a Job Fair for the ECE community on May 11, 9-11am. How do we connect with business community and community-based programs? TK/K-12: No one from this group was present.

6. Community ECE Upate

*Leah Benz explained that on July 1, First 5 will become an independent agency, still a tenant at SCOE. The current staff is being reassigned to the County. Leah will work in Health Action, of which Cradle to Career is a subcommittee. First 5 is invested in employer supporting child care *Kathy Kelley stated that the consultation project is fully funded by First 5, so we should let First 5 know if

Have First 5 come to CCPC meeting prior to strategic planning process

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we want this resource (and others) to continue. *Sheri Schonleber informed that there is a new program beginning next Spring at SSU: Early Childhood studies and special education. *Melanie Dodson announced an event sponsored by Low Income Investment Fund in collaboration with 4Cs and CCPC at the Community Foundation on May 29th for contractors and builders: planning for child care programs. Sonoma Valley is currently looking at assessing their local community needs beyond childcare. Susy is working with them and will share the Needs Assessment data as soon as it is finalized. North County Early Childhood Council (out of Health Action) wants to recruit people who are already in the north county. The City of Santa Rosa is planning rebuilding downtown high density May 4, 9-12 at Chops. We need to encourage building child care centers in those facilities. 60% of special education money comes out of the general fund; we need to re-fund, more money. *Rebecca Hachmyer shared that Petaluma is fighting Safeway’s building a 16 pump gas station next to an elementary school. They are suing to try to stop project.

Renee: will synthesize this information and send out to Council We need to advocate for the ECE field. Actionable items: Call to Action

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*Rebecca shared that she is a co-founder of shiftbookbox.com, a book subscription service. *Lara Magnusdottir shared that the READY report is now available. The project captures 40% of kindergarteners in the county. It uses a tool to determine school readiness. Readiness numbers decreased after the fires; child abuse has increased in this county, probably as a result of stressors. *Renee agreed that the Consultation Project has been very helpful. *Susan Langer announced a free training May 23, 4-7pm Calm Down Kit. (See workshops under SCOE website to sign up.) There will be an Inclusion Festival at Cypress School Petaluma, May 18, pay what you can. *Renee shared that there is legislation afoot for charter schools which would restrict where they may locate to be within the boundaries of the district which chartered them. She encouraged everyone to write to their legislators concerning this. Renee met with the owner Merryhill properties and reported that they still have a lease for another year. They are planning to build apartments in that space. The cost of the lease is $12,000/month. Santa Rosa has facilities and is doing an informal review of them

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to determine whether to retire or overhaul several facilities and/or build better facilities. *Kathy shared that Storybook Village Preschool has opened but has not been able to get licensing contractors to review it. Missy suggested that you can get results by complaining to your legislators. *Melanie spoke to family child care losses and expanding licensing for family child care.

7. Business Meeting: Call to Order

Co-chair Rebecca Hachmyer called the business meeting part of the retreat to order at 11:17am.

8. Approval of the Agenda

* Hearing no objections, Rebecca declared the agenda approved by unanimous consent.

9. Approval of the Minutes of 4/5/2019

* Hearing no objections, Rebecca declared the minutes of April 5, 2019, approved by unanimous consent.

10. Follow-up from previous meeting

* Lorie Siebler summarized how the Executive Committee considers the feed back forms and hears concerns. She reported that, at the last meeting, she’d made decisions that she should have asked the Council what their will was. Share your experience. *Michele felt that we were overwhelmed and weren’t ready to make decision.

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up Retreat Activities 11. Finance Committee

Report Treasurer Missy Danneberg explained the revisions for this current year’s budget (CTKS expenditures) needed to be made because the grant ended 3/30/2019. Missy presented the draft of the 2019-2020 based on the grants that we know we’re going to have for next year. This will be reviewed and revised in the fall. Missy requested that Council authorize the Treasurer and Executive Committee to make final revisions to the 2018-29 budget.

On motion by Lorie Siebler and second by Cathy Vaughn, the Council voted to approved the 2018-19 budget revision. On motion by Sheri Schonleber and second by Cathy Vaughn, the Council voted to approved the 2019-20 budget proposal. On motion by Alice Hampton and second by Terry Ziegler, the Council voted to authorize the Treasurer and Executive Committee to make final revisions to 2018-19 budget.

12. Membership Committee Report

a. Membership Chair Terry Ziegler reported that the Membership Committee met this morning and reviewed the application of Gina Dickson and voted to recommend that the Council approved this application. b. Vote on officer elections for another term. There was discussion about whether to have an August meeting and about whether 8 or 9 meetings per year is better.

a. On motion by Missy Danneberg and second by Lorie Siebler, the Council voted unanimously to approve Gina Fortino Dickson to a Community Member seat on the Council. b. Written ballots were collected and tabulated. Council voted unanimously -Co-Chair: Lorie Siebler -Chair-Elect: Renee Whitlock-Hemsouvanh -Membership Chair: Terry Ziegler -Treasurer: Missy Danneberg

Susy will send a Doodle request.

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Topic Discussion Action Follow-Up Retreat Activities 13. Zip Code Priorities Susy explained that the Executive

Committee recommended that we maintain the 2018 priorities for another year and re-do them at the beginning of the next year.

On motion by Terry Ziegler and second by Cathy Vaughn, the Council voted unanimously to maintain the 2018 priorities for another year.

14. Needs Assessment Susy introduced Michelle Nilsson of Nilsson Consulting via speakerphone. Michelle explained that the Needs Assessment Committee has decided to define infants as 0-23 months and to possibly count TK as slots for 4-year-olds. We’ll give CDE the report they want; but for our purposes, we’ll change how we define infant to get a truer picture of our county. Terry asked if we have workforce needs data. This may become a project for one of the Work Groups in 2019-20.

On motion by Renee Whitlock and second by Missy Danneberg, the Council voted unanimously to approve the report as written to be submitted to CDE immediately and instructed Nilsson Consulting to move forward with the moving the 24-35 month olds to be included in the count of 3s and 4s. The final data will be reviewed and approved by the Data Committee or the Executive Committee. Once the data is approved the draft will be made available to the public.

The full Council will review the final report in the Fall and have an opportunity to provide feedback before submitting to the Board of Supervisors.

15. Adjournment Hearing no objection, Rebecca declared the business meeting part of the retreat adjourned at 12:37pm.

16. Moving Forward in Work Groups

Renee Whitlock-Hemsouvanh led participants in a Design Thinking Exercise to create a framework to inform and support 2019-2020 goals and objectives, tangible and actionable items. Empathize: Who’s your customer? Who’s your audience? What do they need? What is the human aspect? Who does this issue impact? How does that impact their lives? How do they feel?

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Define: Define the 1 or 2 specific problems to be solved this year. Ideate: Generate ideas, solutions, methods without restrictions. Prototype: Turn ideas into tangible action. Nail down possibilities. Test: Decide and implement final goals using logic model. Dig in. Make a wish, make it count! The biggest danger that any of us face is thinking that we know enough and that the way we do things is good enough.

17. Closure 18. End When Work Group meeting were

concluded, participants were free to go.

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