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Tri- Valley Haven, (Telephone System Replacement) — Ann King provided information about the Tri - Valley Haven's services and the phone system being a life -line for them being able to provide services. Ms. King advised that their current phone system is failing. Chairperson Jhanwar questioned whether the funds requested were for the entire phone project. Ms. King advised that funding for a replacement phone system was also being requested from the City of Livermore. She also advised that the new system would be maintained in -house by the Tri - Valley Haven's IT person. Commissioner Parekh discussed with Ms. King the number of crisis phone calls received. Pleasanton Unified School District, (College Preparation and Readiness [CPRI Program) — Brenda Montgomery advised that the school district is currently serving 120 students that are not with their biological parents and is seeking funds to help provide and prepare them in the College Preparation and Readiness Program. Ms. Montgomery would like to develop the program to be able to provide assistance for 9th to 12th grade students by helping them with college preparedness. Commissioner Hayes questioned how this program compared to another program, and Commissioner Roby asked if students in the program would only be for foster and kinship students and whether they would be assigned to a counselor for the program. Ms. Montgomery advised the program would only be for foster /kinship students and discussed the difficulty of providing time with school counselors. She also informed Chairperson Jhanwar that requested funding would be used to pay for counselor time. Commissioner Wright confirmed that counselor services would be contracted with an outside service and was informed by Ms. Montgomery that the number of students that could apply to participate in the program would be approximately 60. Commissioner Wright discussed with Ms. Hopkins funds from the Lower Income Housing Fund that had been committed to PUSD pending an appropriate project being identified, but had not been used. Ms. Hopkins provided information about the strict guidelines in place for the use of these funds. Commissioner Parikh was informed by Ms. Montgomery that students meeting with a counselor would depend on specific guidelines and what criteria needed to be met. Commissioner Clare discussed the possibility of outside counselors and parents of students who have helped their own children with college prep and readiness items, being asked to provide free services. Commissioners Roby and Parekh discussed college and career consultants and curriculum assistance available through the school district. Ms. Montgomery advised that it is incumbent of the student/parent to obtain information. Human Services Commission March 2, 2016 Page 4