Volume 42 | June 2019
The California Consulting Community
California Consulting In Your Community
Keppel Union School District Receives $1,386,394 for the Early Learning and Care Division from California Department of Education
Keppel Union School District, a California Consulting client, receives $1,386,394 for the Early Learning and Care Division from the CA Department of Education.

This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of Keppel USD's leadership to protect and promote the quality of life for its students.

It is also an example of the dedication and hard work by California Consulting's grant team for writing a successful application.

Congratulations Keppel Union School District!
California Consulting in the Bay Area
Calfornia Consulting Attends the San Mateo County Council of Cities
California Consulting CEO Steve Samuelian and CC Associate Lee Neves attended the San Mateo County Council of Cities event on May 31, 2019. Steve is pictured with City of Millbrae City Manager Tom Williams and Councilman Marty Medina, City of San Bruno.
Grants Awarded
ABC Unified School District Receives $189,252 for the Strong Workforce Program (SWP)
CC congratulates ABC Unified School District (a CC client) for receiving the Strong Workforce Program (SWP) System Diagnostic and Repair for the 21st Century from the CA Department of Education in the amount of $189,252.

This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of ABC USD's leadership to promote the quality of life for its students.

It’s also a reflection of the dedication and hard work by CC Project Manager, Ashley Ramsey, who ensured a successful grant application. Thank you, Ashley, and congratulations ABC USD!
Azusa Unified School District Receives $100,000 for the Early Math Learning for Teachers of Children ages 0 to 3rd Grade
CC congratulates Azusa Unified School District (a CC client) for receiving the Early Math Learning for Teachers of children ages 0 to 3rd grade in the amount of $100,000 from the California Department of Education.

This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of Azusa USD's leadership to protect and promote the quality of life for its students.

It’s also a reflection of the dedication and hard work by CC Project Manager, Dr. Julie High, who ensured a successful grant application. Thank you, Dr. High, and congratulations Azusa USD!
Cajon Valley Unified School District Receives $80,000 for the Kaiser Permanente Grant
CC congratulates Cajon Valley Unified School District for receiving the Kaiser Permanente Grant in the amount of $80,000.

This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of Cajon Valley USD's leadership to promote the quality of life for its students.

It’s also a reflection of the dedication and hard work by CC Project Manager, Dr. Julie High, who ensured a successful grant application. Thank you, Dr. High, and congratulations Cajon Valley!
Huntington Beach City School District Receives $2,600 for the Social Emotional Learning Innovation Fund
CC congratulates Huntington Beach City School District (a CC client) for receiving the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Innovation Fund in the amount of $2,600 from the NoVo Foundation, Education First and Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.

This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of HBCSD’s leadership to protect and promote the quality of life for its students.

It’s also a reflection of the dedication and hard work by CC Project Manager, Ilya Malinsky, who ensured a successful grant application. Thank you, Ilya, and congratulations HBCSD!
Client Spotlight

California Consulting is pleased to spotlight the City of Redwood City. The City of Redwood City is a San Francisco Bay Area community located in Silicon Valley. It is the third largest city in the county of San Mateo and enjoys an average of 255 sunny days a year. Redwood City is a community that believes in working together to improve the quality of life for everyone. It has quickly become known as the entertainment hub of the San Francisco Peninsula offering residents, visitors, and businesses a unique, retail, entertainment, and restaurant experience. 
 
Team Member Spotlight
Shasta Bell,
Director of Communications
California Consulting is exited to spotlight Shasta Bell our Director of Communications. Shasta is responsible for developing communication strategies including writing publications, web marketing and website management, creating and managing social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, media outreach and coordinating conferences. She also manages the executive office administration!

Formerly the Executive Assistant to the President of Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Arts (SAG-AFTRA), she has highly valued union knowledge as she participated in all aspects of union life, including quality analysis, member satisfaction, and merger assistance.
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California Consulting Welcomes Dr. JC Rivers as our Newest Project Manager
California Consulting is pleased to welcome Dr. JC Rivers as our newest Project Manager. Ms. Rivers has a Ph.D. in Leadership and Organization from Columbia University’s Teacher’s College. With over 30 years in leadership positions, her professional experience, expertise, and interest are in health care and education management, organization development, capacity- and infrastructure- building and social responsibility. 

During the 1990s, Dr. Rivers was founding staff for several government-sponsored, and commercial managed care organizations, and have extensive experience in human services, school systems, and higher education. She has been a guest speaker with forums on public health, urban education, and grant and revenue development. 

She currently serves as a member of several boards of directors. Dr. River’s has a passion for social justice and championing causes for the disenfranchised and underserved urban and rural communities.
Municipal and Educational Grant Opportunties
California State Natural Resources Agency: Green Infrastructure Program (Proposition 68)
Deadline: June 28, 2019 by 5:00 PM

Workshop Dates and Locations:

Webcast:        May 28
Sacramento:    May 28
Whittier:          June 6
El Cajon:          June 10
Sanger:           June 11
Richmond:       June 13

Amount: $50,000 to $3 million

Match: Yes

Eligibility: Local agencies, nonprofits, non-governmental land conservation organizations, Native American tribal governments


U.S. Department of Transportation: 2019 Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD)

Application Deadline: July 15, 2019

Amount: $5 million to $25 million (if in a rural area, there is no minimum grant amount)

Match: Yes - Per the FY 2019 Appropriations Act, the Federal share of project costs for which an expenditure is made under the BUILD Transportation grant program may not exceed 80 percent for a project located in an urban area. The Secretary may increase the Federal share of costs above 80 percent for a project located in a rural area.

Eligibility: Eligible Applicants for BUILD Transportation Discretionary Grants are States, local and tribal governments, including U.S. territories, transit agencies, port authorities, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), and other political subdivisions of State or local governments. Multiple States or jurisdictions may submit a joint application and must identify a lead applicant as the primary point of contact. Each project party in a joint application must be an Eligible Applicant. Joint applications must include a description of the roles and responsibilities of each project party and must be signed by each project party.


Welcome New Clients and Thank you Renewing Clients
WELCOME

California Consulting welcomes the San Mateo County Harbor District, County of S an Joaquin, C ity of Pico Rivera, City of Laguna Woods, and City of Needles a s our newest clients! We look forward to turning their vision into their legacy.
THANK YOU

California Consulting is honored that the City of Perris has renewed its contract. Thank you for your continued confidence in our services. We look forward to continuing our partnership to help transform your vision into your legacy. 
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On the Go
05/09/19- California Consulting Associate Matthew Park met with client Kern High School District to discuss grants and future strategies .  
05/10/19- California Consulting was a proud sponsor of San Mateo County School Boards Association Kent Awards on May 10, 2019, in Foster City CA.

We congratulate all the awardees and SMCSBA on a very successful event.

California Consulting was represented by Associate Stephen Sanger (L) and Associate Lee Neves (R).

05/16/19- California Consulting Director of Operations Dan Rodriguez attended the League of California Cities Inland Empire Division Meeting on May 16th held at ESRI in Redland CA. A Smart Cities Presentation was held during the event. Pictured from California Consulting is proud to provide grant services for many cities in the Inland Empire. Pictured Left to Right: Grand Terrace Councilmember Jeff Miller and Dan Rodriguez. 
05/1719- California Consulting Associate  Francine Castanon  attended the League of California Cities Channel Counties Membership Meeting on May 17th.  California Consulting, Inc  is a proud League Partner and proud to provide grant services to many cities across the State.
05/23/19- California Consulting CEO Steve Samuelian was asked to introduce L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva during the program at an Armenian-American community leaders briefing held in Glendale on May 23, 2019
05/23/19- Californa Consulting Senior Associate (Bay Area) Stephen Sanger attended an agenda packed League of Cities East Bay Division dinner last night.

Attendees were treated to an insightful presentation on the current state of CalPERS investments and funding by their Managing Investment Director, Eric Baggesen.

Pictured with Stephen(Left) is City of Pinole Councilmember Anthony Tave (Right).
05/24/19- California Consulting CEO Steve Samuelian was asked to introduce Congresswoman Judy Chu at an Armenian-American community leaders meeting held on May 24, 2019, at the Tekeyan Cultural Association office in Altadena.

The meeting was attended by more than thirty Armenian community leaders including Presidents and Representatives of many Armenian-American Associations.


California Consulting Associate, Stephen Sanger met with client, CIty of Fairfield to discuss grants.
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