School Age Services Task Force Briefing and Report to the Board of County Commissioners February 15, 2007

1. School Age ServicesTask ForceBriefing and Report to the Board of County CommissionersFebruary 15, 2007

2. Presenters Ted Wheeler Chair, Multnomah County Lisa Turpel Workforce & Community Alliances Manager, City of Portland Parks & Recreation Krista Larson Executive Director, Metropolitan Family Service Bill Scott Leaders Roundtable & General Manager, Flexcar Terry Kneisler Superintendent, Reynolds School District Pam Curtis Consultant

3. Task Force Objectives • Define the role of Multnomah County in supporting the SUN Service System • Identify potential sources/models for stable long-term funding • Specify how the SUN Service System fits in the framework of services for school-age youth in Multnomah County

4. SUN Service SystemVision The SUN Service System realizes the potential of those served through inclusive access to an array of effective services delivered through a collaborative approach and integrated across agencies, jurisdictions, and funders

6. Recommendation 1 County, and other public funds, should be focused on delivery of a set of core services to those at greatest risk of academic failure, and tied by research and best practice to academic achievement, self sufficiency and successful adulthood. Core services should be geared toward measurable outcomes, with each site addressing (at a minimum) educational achievement; student attendance, dropout rate and graduation rate; and self-sufficiency.

7. Recommendation 2 The Coordinating Council shall develop a standard allocation formula and process to distribute county, and other public funds, beginning July 2008, within the SUN Service System. Allocation factors should be focused on those at greatest risk of academic failure and tied by research to academic achievement, self sufficiency, and successful adulthood.

8. Recommendation 3 The allocation criteria listed in Recommendation #2 should be used to expand or contract the SUN System when the opportunity/need arises.

9. Recommendation 4 Conduct a regular measurement of the SUN System to assess four levels, using an independent third-party resource when appropriate. • Contract Accountability • Outcomes & Performance Measures • Systemwide Efficiency & Effectiveness • Longitudinal & Experimental Evaluation

10. Recommendation 5 The Coordinating Council should develop an overall funding strategy for the SUN Service System, including a system development plan and rollout schedule that is based on need.

11. Recommendation 6 Establish performance-based contracting, where allowed by the funder. Recommendation 7 The Systems represented on the Coordinating Council should jointly provide technical assistance for the SUN Service System providers.

12. Recommendation 8 Build on the existing Memorandum of Understanding to create a mechanism for supporting the SUN Service System as a means of aligning, coordinating and delivering services to children and their families across multiple “systems.”

13. Recommendation 9 Establish a “Coordinating Council” for the SUN Service System for the purpose of ensuring shared responsibility and coordination.

15. Recommendation 10 The County, City, State and School Districts should use the SUN Service System as a delivery mechanism for services to children and families.

16. Universal PartnerRoles & Responsibilities • Work collaboratively to implement and support the SUN Service System • Deliver services • Create and participate in a Coordinating Council • Provide technical assistance • Provide funding

17. Multnomah County Role • Administration & Coordination Act initially as the “managing partner” Chair & staff Coordinating Council Develop policy related to SUN Service System Develop & manage contracts & partnership agreements Provide avenues for involvement of you & community in decisions & policies of the SUN Service System

18. Multnomah County Role • Services Provide social, health and support services in the SUN System directly and through contracts. • Funding Provide funding for social, health and support services in the SUN System and evaluation efforts. The County funds a wide array of services, including site management of SUN Community Schools.

19. Multnomah County Role • Evaluation Analyze performance measures for the programs it funds and ensure contract accountability and progress in meeting outcomes. At least initially, take the lead in coordinating SUN SS evaluation activities among the partners.

20. Thank You, Task Force Members! Rick Nitti, Neighborhood House Susan Stoltenberg, Portland Impact Rey España, NAYA Lolenzo Poe, Multnomah Co.DSCP/ Chair’s Office Ken Thrasher, Compli Bill Scott, Flexcar Johnell Bell, CCFC School-Age Council Lorena Campbell, CCFC School-Age Council Emily Ryan, CCFC & MYC Rick Aman, PCC Shannon Campion, Stand for Children Ted Wheeler, Multnomah Co. Chair Barbara Rommel, David Douglas SD Terry Kneisler, Reynolds SD Willie Poinsette, Portland Public Schools Lisa Turpel, City of Portland Lisa Pellegrino, CHIF Chuck Dimond, State of Oregon DHS Nancy Anderson, MESD Lee Po Cha, IRCO Gloria Wiggins, Catholic Charities Tony Hopson, Self-Enhancement, Inc. Krista Larson, Metropolitan Family Svc.