Primary Department: County Library
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Edward Melton, Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to reclassify one position effective July 12, 2025, to support the ESL and adult literacy work at the Harris County Public Library Administration.
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Background and Discussion:
The position's reclassification and increased hours will enable the Program, Partnerships, and Outreach (PPO) to enhance ESL services and adult literacy delivery across library branches and community partnerships.
Expected Impact:
Strengthening the Program, Partnerships, and Outreach (PPO) ability to meet the growing demand for consistent, high-quality content that promotes and enhances ESL services and adult literacy delivery across library branches and community partnerships.
Alternative Options:
Refocus on optimizing and standardizing the core ESL and adult-literacy program already in place. Streamline existing workflows and deepen training for current staff and volunteers. Enhance self-directed options so learners can progress at their own pace without additional instructor hours, widening the achievement gap for those who need hands-on instruction and personalized support. Standardizing only current offerings may fail to address diverse learning styles and proficiency levels, reducing overall program effectiveness.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N: Improve the health behaviors of community members.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): K4: Expand adult literacy programs.
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Location:
Address (if applicable): 5749 South Loop, Houston, TX 77033
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
Adult Literacy |
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Current Fiscal Year Cost |
Annual Fiscal Cost |
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Labor |
Non-Labor |
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Recurring Expenses |
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Funding Sources |
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Existing Budget |
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1000 - General Fund |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Other |
$10,023 |
$ |
$10,023 |
$52,118 |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Existing Budget |
$10,023 |
$ |
$10,023 |
$52,118 |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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$ |
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Total Additional Budget Request |
$ |
$ |
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Total Funding Sources |
$10,023 |
$ |
$10,023 |
$52,118 |
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Grants - Proposed Budget (For Grants Items only) |
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Local Match Source - Existing Budget: Choose an item. |
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$ |
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Local Match Source - Additional Budget Request: Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Total Personnel |
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Anticipated Court Date: 7/10/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 7/12/2025
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Lori Remington, Division Director of Human Resources
Daisy Torres, Division Director of Finance and Budget
Attachments (if applicable): 3441 - PCN 10026968 FT Specialist II - ESL and Job Description