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The document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Sylvia Arenas to approve a grant of $5,000 to One Step Closer Therapeutic Horsemanship, Inc. for their School Readiness Program and literacy initiative, Reading with Romeo and Friends. The funding aims to support equine health and care, benefiting children from the Morgan Hill Unified School District who are struggling with reading skills. The item is set for final consideration on June 18, 2026.
Key points
- Grant amount: $5,000 for One Step Closer Therapeutic Horsemanship, Inc.
- Purpose: Support equine health and care for literacy programs.
- Target group: 3rd graders from the Morgan Hill Unified School District.
- Positive impact on children's reading skills and comprehension.
- No impact on seniors or sustainability implications.
- Next steps involve executing an agreement and distributing funds.
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- The document appears to be a draft as it includes a date for future consideration.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District One Supervisor Sylvia Arenas 128855 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Sylvia Arenas, Vice President SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item 392 One Step Closer Therapeutic Horsemanship RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 392 to provide a grant to One Step Closer Therapeutic Horsemanship, Inc., in the amount of $5,000 relating to supporting equine health and care for the School Readiness Program’s equine-assisted learning and the literacy program, Reading with Romeo and Friends, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Arenas) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $5,000. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The grant in the amount of $5,000 is proposed by Supervisor Arenas to be used in support of One Step Closer Therapeutic Horsemanship’s School Readiness Program, an equineassisted-learning curriculum to support our South County youth. Data has shown that children who have fallen behind in reading skills and reading comprehension in the 3rd grade may never catch up without intervention and intentional assistance. Falling behind, even at this young age, has a domino...