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information on how students would be identified and referred for services, and were advised that there is a big need for such services within the Pleasanton community. Commissioner Wright noted that the funding request made reference to pre-determined rates with local service providers. Ms. Han advised that service providers have been identified and are happy to provide their services within this program. A sliding scale currently being used in Livermore will be used for this program. Commissioner Jhanwar questioned how parents of students would know about the services being made available, and was advised by Ms.. Han they would be advised through e- communication, teacher notifications, parent groups, and other outreach capabilities. Commissioner Nagler asked what recent changes had taken place that now required the PUSD nurses group to apply for funding from the City. Ms. Han advised that funding through the Children's Smile Program is no longer available and a lot of students are in need of help.. Also, the PUSD learned about the City's grant program through networking. He was also advised that the $5,000 will allow the nurses group to provide much needed help to students. Chairperson Berger questioned whether funding was being requested to provide services or pay for services, and how many students the nurses group anticipated being able to service.. She was advised by Ms..Han that the proposal hopes to help 20 students with needs. Commissioner Rowland was interested in learning if the nurses work with any other agencies. Ms. Han advised that they work with Public Services and make sure that families follow- through in getting students the necessary services. Ms. Andrade-Wax questioned whether the funds would be used for student co-pays at doctor visits, and whether any of the funds would be used to pay for prescriptions.. She was advised by Ms.. Han that students' families are being encouraged to apply for the new medical coverage and that funding would be used to pay physicians directly for services. Ms. Andrade-Wax was concerned that this funding request would be considered "pass- through"funding inasmuch as funds would be used to pay a provider to provide the services.. Commissioners discussed with staff how funding requests were considered to be "pass- through" and asked that they be provided clarification on this They asked that staff also look at alternative ways that services could be provided by this applicant so that funding could be provided to the program. The Commission expressed concern that the City did not want to allocate funds for programs that were outside the normal process. After further discussion it was agreed that if the Commission decided to allocate funding for this program that staff be asked to work out the details. Vicky Gwiasda, CALICO Center / Child Abuse Prevention - provided information about the "forensic interviews" and follow-up support services the funding request would help them provide to 20 Pleasanton children/youth. The Commission was advised by Ms. Gwiasda that CALICO currently works with the Pleasanton Police Department, helping them provide training Human Services Commission March 5,2015 Page 3