HomeMy WebLinkAbout20060310.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - WELD COUNTY
SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-3J
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 Early
Childhood Education 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-3J,commencing
August 29,2005,and ending May 30,2006,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,that the Purchase of Services Agreement for Early Childhood Education 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-3J 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 30th day of January, A.D., 2006, nunc pro tunc August 29, 2005.
BOARD OF UNTY COMMISSIONERS
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2006-0310
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 25, 2006
' TO: Board of County Commissioners
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FROM: Walt Speckman, Executive Director
COLORADO SUBJECT: Purchase of Services Agreement between FENWC and
School District RE-3J
Presented for approval before the Weld County Board of County Commissioners is a Purchase of
Services Agreement between FENWC and School District RE-3J.
School District agrees to provide Early Childhood services as defined in the Head Start
Performance Standards, CFR parts 1304.20, 1304.21, 1304.22, 1304.23, and 1308
Services for Children with Disabilities, and to all eligible Head Start children.
FENWC agrees to reimburse School District RE-3J for Head Start eligible children
identified with special needs, at a rate of$800.00 per child, and non-eligible Head Start
children at a rate of$2,305.00, not to exceed 15 children.
FENWC agrees to reimburse School District RE-3J a total of$2,656.00 per student not to
exceed 20 children or$53,120.00.
The term of this Agreement is from August 29, 2005, through May 25, 2006.
If you have any questions please contact Janet Flaugher, Director, @ 353-3800, ext. 3340.
2006-0310
PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of August, 2005, 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-3J, hereinafter referred to as "School District RE-3J.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, School District RE-3J provides public education to the students of the
Weld County District RE-3J, and
WHEREAS, School District RE-3J wishes to expand its services on behalf of
children who are preschool age and eligible under the Head Start Act, and
WHEREAS, FENWC receives funding and authority for the Head Start Program, to
provide comprehensive quality education to eligible preschool age children, and
WHEREAS, School District RE-3J 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 kindergarten.
NOW, THEREFORE, is consideration of the premises, the parties hereto covenant
and agree as follows:
1. Term of Agreement:
The term of this Agreement is from August 29,2005, through May 25, 2006.
2. Geographic Areas to be Served:
Early Childhood Education services shall be provided to eligible children who are
enrolled in School District RE-3J.
3. School District RE-3J Responsibilities:
a. Implement the Head Start Program, educational services as defined in the
Head Start Performance Standards, CFR parts 1304.20, 1304.21, 1304.22,
1304.23, 1304.24, and 1308 Services for Children with Disabilities.
b. Since School District RE-3J will provide Early Childhood services, therefore
School District will provide liability insurance for the children participating in
the program.
c. Provide an early intervention program for preschool age children in need of
language development, to help ensure future academic success.
d. 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.
e. 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.
f. Coordinate efforts among School District RE-3J, staff, FENWC staff, and
parents to maximize the opportunities for a successful transition of students
and parents into the public school system.
g. 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.
h. School District RE-3J will utilize an appropriate assessment to determine the
developmental needs of the children.
i. Provide ongoing training for staff and parents.
j. Provide adequate materials for staff and parents to enable them to
implement teaching activities in the classroom and in the home.
m. Provide FENWC with information on child outcomes of Head Start eligible
children.
4. FENWC Responsibilities:
a. Reimburse School District RE-3J the amount of the 2003 -2004, preschool
student unit for School District RE-3J, for each Head Start eligible enrolled
preschool student.
School District RE-3J reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of 20
Head Start slots.
FENWC will reimburse School District RE-3J for the period August 29, 2005
through May 25, 2006 a total of$2,656.00 per student. The maximum to be
reimbursed to School District RE-3J is $53,120.00 ($2,656.00 x 20 =
$53,120.00), for children funded from Head Start funds.
School District RE-3J will reimburse FENWC for Head Start eligible children
identified with special needs, at a rate of$800.00 per child, and non-eligible
Head Start children at a rate of $2,305.00. The total number of enrolled
children with disabilities shall not exceed 15 children.
b. Reimburse School District RE-3J at the end of each month (October,
November, December, January, February, March, April, May and June) for
program operation with one-ninth (1/9) of total budgeted program dollars.
c. Coordinate enrollment and placement of children in the Hudson Program,
with the Special Projects Administrator.
d. Monitor School District RE-3J for compliance with Head Start Program
Performance Standards.
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-3J.
7. Applicable Law:
School District RE-3J agrees to follow policies and procedures of the Head Start
Performance Standards—CFR 1304 & 1308, as construed in accordance with the
Head Start Act of 1998.
8. Assurances:
a. School District RE-3J, 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-3J, its employees,
volunteers, or agents while performing this Agreement. School District RE-
3J, 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-3J, shall provide adequate liability and
worker's compensation insurance for all of its employees, volunteers 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 workers' 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 any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in the
approved Agreement or the proceeds thereof.
d. School District RE-3J understands that monitoring and evaluation of the
performance of this Agreement shall be conducted by FENWC.
e. School District RE-3J, 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 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.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto have caused this Agreement to be
duly executed as of the day and year first herein above set forth.
WELD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY WELD COUNTY SCHOOL
COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT RE-3J
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WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF
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