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vJvi� COUNTY OF HAWAII I• '',-� /I. STATE OF HAWAII RESOLUTION NO. 410 19 A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING/APPROPRIATING AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITING SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE PAHOA SCHOOLS SUPPORT FOUNDATION TO ENHANCE LEARNING, ENGAGE STUDENTS, AND AID IN STUDENT RETENTION. WHEREAS, The Pahoa Schools Support Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to supplement and fund activities to promote educational opportunities at Pahoa High and Intermediate School, Pahoa Elementary School, and Keonepoko Elementary School; and WHEREAS, Pahoa public schools provide limited opportunities to create enhanced learning experiences outside of the standard curriculum; and WHEREAS, enhanced learning experiences positively influence student motivation and engagement, thereby improving academic outcomes and promoting improved attendance and retention, an issue that all Pahoa public schools are currently struggling with; and WHEREAS, The Pahoa Schools Support Foundation is requesting funds for field trips, specialized supplies and equipment, supplemental reading materials, and other related expenses to help with special project proposals submitted by teachers, so that additional methods to engage and inspire students within respective curriculums can be developed; and WHEREAS, the Department of Liquor Control supports drug-free and alcohol-free activities that promote and improve the wellbeing and quality of life for Hawai`i Island residents; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-139(a)(2)(A) of the Hawai`i County Code, Contingency Relief funds shall be transferred to an accepting County department/agency via resolution identifying the nonprofit organization and the specific program, project, event, activity, service, equipment, materials, or supplies for which the grant shall be used; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that Contingency Relief funds from Council District 4 will be appropriated to the Department of Liquor Control to provide a grant to The Pahoa Schools Support Foundation for special project proposals that can enhance learning, engage students, and aid in student retention. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the County of Hawaii hereby transfers/appropriates the following amount as set forth below: