CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA PACKET 4-21-26

Page 2 of 3 • Strengthening reading, writing, grammar, comprehension, and vocabulary • Building community connections • Addressing service gaps not met elsewhere, including access to individual and group tutoring, computers, Wi-Fi, mobile hotspots, printing, books and materials, and meeting space. Program Impact In FY 2024/25, 162 trained volunteer tutors provided 8,263 hours of language tutoring to 178 adult learners through Pleasanton Reads. The program is in high demand, with an average of 30 individuals on the waitlist this year, reflecting ongoing community demand for one-on-one language-learning support. While the City operates the Pleasanton Reads program, CLLS grant funding enhances its reach by supporting intake, volunteer coordination, and instructional resources. Participation in the CLLS-funded program requires that learners: • Be at least 16 years old and not enrolled in high school or another degree-granting program • Seek literacy services for themselves in English • Complete an intake interview and a skills assessment that includes reading and writing in English • Establish one or more learning goals related to reading and/or writing • Spend most of their instructional time improving reading or writing skills • Attend at least two instructional sessions in the current program period. To expand its impact, the City collaborates with Pleasanton Unified School District’s Adult School and Las Positas College’s ESL program. While schools offer excellent academic instruction, the Library complements this with one-on-one support focused on individual goals, reading and writing fluency, and conversation skills. Together, these services provide a holistic model that addresses the full range of learner needs. DISCUSSION If approved, a resolution for application for FY 2026/27 CLLS grant funding (Attachment 1), would advance the following Adult Literacy Services program goals: • Provide support for waitlisted learners via resources (conversation groups and book clubs) and referrals to partner agencies for classroom instruction • Participate in CLLS-sponsored trainings and workshops for literacy staff, and promote such opportunities available to volunteers and learners • Collaborate with community partners to close service gaps for learners and provide quality referrals based on learner needs/goals • Inform learners and volunteers of program, library, and community activities to encourage engagement, foster interpersonal connections, and inspire new language and life goals Page 144 of 846