HomeMy WebLinkAbout20072088.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PRESCHOOL SERVICES
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Purchase of Services Agreement for
Preschool Services between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of
County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, Family
Educational Network of Weld County, and Weld County School District RE-1, commencing
August 27, 2007, and ending May 22, 2008, with further terms and conditions being as stated in
said agreement, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement, a copy
of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, ex-officio Board of Social Services, that the Purchase of Services Agreement
for Preschool Services between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board
of County Commissioners of Weld County,on behalf of the Department of Human Services, Family
Educational Network of Weld County, and Weld County School District RE-1 be, and hereby is,
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign said agreement.
The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 23rd day of July, A.D., 2007.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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DATE: July 17, 2007
IIIDCTO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Walt Speckman, Executive Director
COLORADO SUBJECT: Purchase of Services Agreement between FENWC and
Weld County School District RE-1
Enclosed for Board approval is a Purchase of Services Agreement between the Family
Educational Network of Weld County and Weld County School District RE-1
(Gilcrest/Platteville).
School District RE-1 wishes to expand its services on behalf of children who are preschool age
and eligible under the Colorado School Finance Act.
FENWC agrees to provide early childhood education services to eligible children who are
enrolled in School District RE-1
FENWC'S reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of 41 student equivalents as per
Colorado Department of Education allocation of preschool slots
School District RE-1's 2007 preschool student funding unit for the period August 27, 2007
through May 22, 2008 is$3,144.50 per child. The maximum to be reimbursed to FENWC is
$128,924.50 (3,144.50 x 41 = $128,924.50)
The term of this Agreement is from August 27, 2007 through May 22, 2008.
If you have any questions please contact Janet Flaugher, Director, @ 353-3800, ext. 3340.
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PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 1st day of July 2007, by and
between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Division of Human
Services' Family Educational Network of Weld County, hereinafter referred to as
"FENWC", and Weld County School District RE-1, hereinafter referred to as "School
District RE-1".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, School District RE-1 provides public education to the students of
Weld County District RE-1, and
WHEREAS, School District RE-1 wishes to expand its services on behalf of
children who are preschool age and eligible under the Colorado School Finance Act, House
Bill 1341, and
WHEREAS, School District RE-1 receives funding and authority for the Colorado
School Finance Act of 1988, House Bill 1341, to provide quality education to eligible
preschool age children, and
WHEREAS, FENCW has expressed a desire to establish an early childhood
program so that eligible children may receive a quality preschool experience and be better
prepared for entry into the School District RE-1 system.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the parties hereto covenant
and agree as follows:
1. Term of Agreement:
The term of this Agreement is from August 27, 2007 through May 22, 2008.
2. Geographic Areas to be Served:
Early Childhood Education services shall be provided to eligible children who are
enrolled in School District RE-1.
3. FENWC Responsibilities:
a. Implement the Preschool Program as defined in the Colorado School
Finance Act of 1988, House Bill 1341, and as per School District RE-1 grant
with the Colorado Department of Education.
b. Since FENWC will provide Early Childhood services, therefore FENWC
will provide liability insurance for the children participating in the program.
c. Facilitate accessibility to childcare services to those families who want an
extended full day program.
d. Provide an early intervention program for preschool age children in need of
language development, to help ensure future academic success.
e. Utilize the child's dominant language for concept development and transfer
of the concept into the English language, with those children who are
monolingual in a language other than English.
f. Maintain an adequate child/staff ratio to ensure needed individualized
language stimulation. There will be a maximum of 15 children per
classroom, with one teacher and one teacher aide.
g. Coordinate efforts among School District RE-1 staff, FENWC staff, and
parents to maximize the opportunities for a successful transition of students
and parents into the public school system.
h. Promote active parent participation in their children's education by
participating in the preschool program and by reinforcing concepts in the
home that children learned in school.
i. Promote active services such as transportation and childcare for parents in
order for them to attend training sessions and be actively involved in the
program.
j. FENWC will utilize the DIAL-R (Developmental Indicators for the
Assessment of Learning) or other appropriate assessments to determine the
developmental needs of the children.
k. Provide an ongoing training plan for staff and parents.
1. Provide adequate materials for staff and parents to enable them to implement
teaching activities in the classroom and in the home.
m. Provide School District RE-1 and the Colorado Department of Education
with information for improving existing preschool programs and designing
effective programs for the future.
4. School District RE-1 Responsibilities:
a. Reimburse FENWC the amount of the 2007 preschool student unit for
School District RE-1, for each preschool student as per the Colorado School
Finance Act of 1988, House Bill 1341.
FENWC reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of 41 student
equivalents as per Colorado Department of Education allocation of
preschool slots.
School District RE-1's 2007 preschool student funding unit for the period
August 27, 2007 through May 22, 2008 is $3,144.50. The maximum to be
reimbursed to FENWC is $128,924.50 ($3,144.50 x 41 =$128,924.50)
b. Reimburse FENWC at the end of each month (September, October,
November, December, January, February, March, April, and May) for
program operation with one-ninth (1/9) of total budgeted program dollars or
$14,324.94 per month.
5. Modification of Agreement:
All modifications to this agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties.
6. Assignment:
This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their successors, heirs,
legal representatives, and assigns. FENWC may not assign any of its rights or
obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of School District RE-1.
7. Applicable Law:
FENWC agrees to follow policies and procedures of School District RE-1 as
construed in accordance with the Colorado School Finance Act of 1988, House Bill
1341, regulations and other applicable laws and regulations.
8. Assurances:
a. School District RE-1 agrees that it is an independent contractor and that its
officers, employees, and clients do not become employees of Weld County,
and therefore are not entitled to any employee benefits as Weld
County employees, as a result of the execution of this Agreement.
b. FENWC, the Weld County Board of Commissioners, its officers and
employees, shall not be held liable for injuries or damages caused by any
negligent acts or omissions of School District RE-1, its employees,
volunteers, or agents while performing this Agreement. School District
RE-1, its officers and employees, shall not be held liable for injuries or
damages caused by any negligent acts or omissions of FENWC, or its
employees, volunteers, or agents while performing functions as described in
this Agreement. School District RE-1 shall provide adequate liability and
worker's compensation insurance for all of its employees, volunteers, and
agents engaged in the performance of this Agreement, as required by the
Colorado Worker's Compensation Act.
Likewise, FENWC, by and through the Board of Weld County
Commissioners, shall provide adequate liability and worker's compensation
insurance for all employees of FENWC engaged in the performance of this
Agreement.
c. No officer, member, or employee of Weld County and no member of their
governing bodies shall have a pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in the
approved Agreement or the proceeds thereof
d. FENWC understands that monitoring and evaluation of the performance of
this Agreement shall be conducted by School District RE-1.
e. School District RE-1 and FENWC assure compliance with Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1986, and that no person shall, on the grounds of race,
creed, color, sex, handicap, or national origin be excluded from participation
in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination
under the approved Agreement.
f No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any
immunities the parties or their officers or employees may possess, nor shall
any portion of this Agreement be deemed to have created a duty with respect
to any persons not a party to this Agreement.
g. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create an obligation on the
part of the County of Weld, State of Colorado to expend funds not otherwise
appropriated in each succeeding year.
9. Termination:
This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either party giving a thirty (30)
days written notice and is subject to the availability of funding.
10. Entire Agreement:
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties with
respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be changed or modified except as
stated in Paragraph 5 herein.
If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Agreement
is for any reason held or decided to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions. The parties hereto declare that they
would have entered into this Agreement and each and every section, subsection,
paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one
or more sections, subsections, paragraph, sentences, clauses, or phrases might be
declared unconstitutional or invalid.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto have caused this Agreement to be
duly executed as of the day and year first hereinabove set forth.
WELD COUNTY BOARD OF WELD COUNTY SCHOOL
COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT RE-1
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Robert D. Masden, Acting Chair Pro-Tem Dr. Jo arbie, Superintendent
07/23/2007 SAsett ATTEST: a - ELD COUNTY DIVISION OF
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WELD COUNTY CLERK T s�4 t MAN SERVICES
By: U la'! F � /(/eput Jerk to the B and Walt pe an, Executive Director
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