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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Thank you for the update, Eli.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> nmtriblibs-bounces@lists.zianet.com <nmtriblibs-bounces@lists.zianet.com>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Guinnee, Eli, DCA<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, June 23, 2021 9:36 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> NM Tribal LibraryDirectors <nmtriblibs@lists.zianet.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Nmtriblibs] Update on SB377 Funding<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Good Morning Tribal Library Directors!</span><span style="color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><a href="https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/final/SB0377.pdf" title="https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/final/SB0377.pdf">Senate Bill 377</a> provided one time funding
of $4.5M, for expenditures through FY23, for tribal libraries in New Mexico's nations, tribes and pueblos to develop and staff culturally and linguistically relevant after-school student services and community-based summer programs.</span><span style="color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">As you know, the funds were allocated to the Public Education Department, and the
<span style="background:white">Indian Education Division (IED) </span>held an initial meeting to hear your thoughts and concerns about administration of the funds. After careful consideration, it was determined that the best way to administer the funds would
be a transfer to the NM State Library for administration through existing administrative code. This will allow for upfront payment of the funds, rather than requiring reimbursement, and will benefit from our streamlined processes developed for State Grants
in Aid and TLP Grants. </span><span style="color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">I want to thank you for your patience so far, and to thank you in advance for your continued patience as we finalize plans for distribution. An MoU with IED has been signed so we can now
proceed with preparations on our side. We will be looking closely at options for providing you the money upfront in the most efficient and effective way possible. The process will mirror processes you are used to with the State Library, with a grant agreement
and grant guidelines provided to you for signature before the funds are released. We will be asking that you track and report on the funding with your annual reports each of the next two years. </span><span style="color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">I will let you know when amounts are finalized to help with your budgeting. <span style="background:white"> Our goal is to distribute the funds as closely to the original intention of the
<a href="https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/final/SB0377.pdf" title="https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/final/SB0377.pdf">
bill</a> as possible, on a share-basis rather than population-basis.</span></span><span style="color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Lastly, I have asked Dale Savage and the Development Bureau to schedule meetings to help answer any questions you have, hopefully address any concerns you have, and of course to share information
and ideas amongst yourselves. </span><span style="color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Again, thank you for your patience and as always please do reach out to me or Dale (<a href="mailto:dale.savage@state.nm.us">dale.savage@state.nm.us</a>) if you have any questions!</span><span style="color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Thanks for all you do! </span><span style="color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Best,</span><span style="color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Eli </span><span style="color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">New Mexico State Librarian </span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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