County of Fresno - File #: 26-0915

• File #: 26-0915
• On agenda: 10/6/2026
• Recommended Action(s): Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with Fresno County Superintendent of Schools for the Fresno County Early Stars-Quality Early Learning and Care program for training and technical assistance on health and safety standards at early childhood education sites, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, total not to exceed $300,000; and Approve and authorize the Director of Public Health to execute the Tuberculosis Certification, Fingerprinting and Criminal Background Check Certification, and Mandated Reporter Training Certification.

DATE: October 6, 2026

TO: Board of Supervisors

SUBMITTED BY: Joe Prado, Director, Department of Public Health

SUBJECT: Retroactive Agreement with Fresno County Superintendent of Schools for the Fresno County Early Stars-Quality Early Learning and Care Program

RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with Fresno County Superintendent of Schools for the Fresno County Early Stars-Quality Early Learning and Care program for training and technical assistance on health and safety standards at early childhood education sites, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, total not to exceed $300,000; and
Approve and authorize the Director of Public Health to execute the Tuberculosis Certification, Fingerprinting and Criminal Background Check Certification, and Mandated Reporter Training Certification.
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. Approval of the first recommended action will provide the Department of Public Health (Department) with one year of funding from Fresno County Superintendent of Schools (FCSS) to support the Fresno County Early Stars-Quality Early Learning and Care (Early Stars) program. The program provides training, consultation and technical assistance on health and safety standards to early childhood education sites enrolled in the Early Stars program. The funding will support salary and benefits for two Public Health Nurses (PHNs). Approval of the second recommended action will allow the Director of Public Health to execute the Tuberculosis (TB) Certification, Fingerprinting and Criminal Background Check Certification, and Mandated Reporter Training Certification, adhering to FCSS’s requirement of having the servicing staff be examined for TB, undergo a background check, and complete the Mandated Reporter Training pursuant to California Penal Code section 11165.7(a)(2), due to performing services and interacting with students. ...