TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Alexander Alarcón, Department of Corrections Director
REPORT BY: Alexander Alarcón, Department of Corrections Director
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding Agreement No. 8716 with Napa Valley Unified School District
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Napa County Department of Corrections (NCDC) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreement No. 8716 with Napa Valley Unified School District (NVUSD), Adult Education to formalize coordination of educational services providing high school diploma or equivalency program to individuals within the custody of NCDC at no cost to the County. (No Fiscal Impact)
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BACKGROUND
Napa Valley Unified School District’s Adult Education program is authorized under Education Code to provide educational services to adults, and Napa County operates the Department of Corrections with authority to contract for inmate educational programming. Both parties recognize that access to education reduces recidivism, supports successful reentry, and serves the broader public interest.
Under this MOU, NVUSD will provide high‑school diploma and equivalency instruction, including textbooks, certified instructors, attendance tracking, and state‑approved certification processes, at no cost to the County. Napa County will provide secure instructional space, security supervision, and coordination necessary for safe program delivery.
The Memorandum of Understanding approval from the Napa County Board of Supervisors followed by final review with the State Public Works Board and BSCC consent due to subordination requirements related to the State Public Works Board Lease Revenue Bonds 2025 Series C.
FISCAL IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
No |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
To formalize and expand Adult Education services offering high school diploma or equivalency program to individuals within the custody of NCDC. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Consequences if not approved: |
NCDC will not be able to offer a formalized high school diploma or equivalency program with NVUSD |
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Additional Information: |
County Strategic Initiative: Build Healthy, Connected Communities |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed actions are not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.