HomeMy WebLinkAbout20022780.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR BUENO HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - BUENO CENTER FOR
MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION
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 Letter of Agreement for the BUENO
High School Equivalency Program 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, and the BUENO Center for Multicultural Education, commencing October 7,
2002, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said Letter of Agreement, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said Letter of
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 Letter of Agreement for the BUENO High School Equivalency
Program 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, and the
BUENO Center for Multicultural Education be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said Letter of Agreement.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 16th day of October, A.D., 2002.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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University of Colorado
Boulder,Colorado 80309-0249
(303)492-5416, FAX: (303)492-2883
Letter of Agreement
This agreement, made this 7i"day of October 2002, by and between the BUENO High
School Equivalency Program located in the BUENO Center at the University of Colorado,
Boulder, Colorado,hereinafter referred to as "BUENO-HEP," and the Board of Weld County
Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, on behalf of the Weld County Division of Human
Services' Employment Services of Weld County,hereinafter referred to as "Employment
Services."
WHEREAS,BUENO-HEP receives funds from the US Department of Education, Office of
Migrant Education to provide services to qualified seasonal and migrant farmworkers so that
they may earn their General Education Diploma(GED).
NOW,THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the parties hereto convent and agree as
follows:
L PURPOSE AND GOAL
A partnership between BUENO-HEP and Employment Services explores strategies to
increase opportunities for seasonal and migrant farmworkers to enroll in a program of
study leading to a General Education Diploma(GED)by:
A. providing an afternoon GED program for qualified students;
B. providing tutorials for all students participating in GNi training at Employment
Services who need additional support and assistance to successfully pass the
Official GED Test and
C. providing funds for qualified students for the Official GED Test and supplemental
books.
Others eligible are those whom measure at least two grade levels below twelfth grade
reading level or individuals whom are receiving public assistance.
H. TERM
The term of this agreement shall be for the period beginning October 7, 2002, and is
subject to the provisions of Section IV herein and future written modifications
requested by any of the parties. Any party who wishes to rescind this Agreement
must provide written notice stating their intent to the other party at least thirty(30)
days prior to the desired end date of the Agreement.
III. SCOPE OF SERVICES
A.BUENO-HEP will:
1. provide Intake on all students for entry into the program to identify
qualified program participants;
2. provide services of a 20%time Program Recruiter to recruit qualified
students for participation in the program;
3. provide services of a qualified GED instructor, paid though University of
Colorado funds,four days per week between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and
4:30 p.m., Monday though Thursday, to prepare students to successfully
pass all sections of the Official GED Test;
4 provide non consumable instructional materials for use by qualified
program participants;
5. waive the Official GED testing fee for qualified program participants;
6. provide tutorial services to all students participating in GED training at
Employment Services needing additional support so that they may
successfully pass the Official GED Test;
7. provide program funds to purchase classroom supplies and supplemental
instructional materials; and
8 provide program funds for charges associated with duplication and long
distance telephone tolls.
B. Employment Services will:
1. provide BUENO-HEP rent free office space for the Coordinator/Instructor
of BUENO-HEP;
2. provide BUENO-HEP rent-free use of a classroom,Monday through
Friday,between the hours of 1:00 pm—4:00 pm;
3. provide BUENO-HEP use of a telephone and copier. Employment
Services shall bill BUENO-HEP for telephone and copier charges on a
monthly basis; and
4. on a cost reimbursement basis, provide BUENO-HEP students services
offered through the on-site computer lab.
IV. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT
All modifications to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by all parties.
V. SEVERABILITY
If any term or condition of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable,this Agreement shall be construed and enforced without such
provision to the extent that this Agreement is then capable of execution within the
original intent of the parties hereto.
VI. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY ENFORCEMENT
It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the terms and conditions
of this Agreement, and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be
strictly reserved to the undersigned parties and nothing contained in the Agreement
shall give or allow any claim or right to action whatsoever by any other person not
included in this Agreement. It is the express intention of the undersigned parties that
any entity other than the undersigned parties receiving services or benefits under this
Agreement shall be an incidental beneficiary only.
VII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
The parties hereby agree that none have made or authorized any Agreement with
respect to the subject matter of this instrument, other than expressly set forth herein,
and no oral representation, promise, or consideration different from the terms herein
contained shall be binding on any party, or its agents or employees, hereto. This
Agreement embodies all Agreements between the parties hereto and there are no
promises,terms, conditions, or obligations referring to the subject matter whereof
than as contained herein.
VIII. NO WAIVER OF IMMUNITY
No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any
immunities the parties or their officers or employees may posses,nor shall any
portion of this Agreement be deemed to have related a duty of care, which did not
previously exist with respect to any person not party to this Agreement. The parties
hereto acknowledge and agree that no part of this Agreement is intended to
circumvent or replace such immunities.
IX. NON-APPRORIATION
None of the parties hereto shall be required to expend its public funds for any of the
understandings set forth herein, without the express prior approval of its governing
body or director. Any financial obligations of the parties resulting from the promises,
covenants and/or terms set forth therein shall be subject to annual appropriations as
provided by law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have duly executed the Agreement as of
this day, month and year first above written.
AFIEST: i
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Chair Pro-Tem
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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
WELD COUNTY BUENO-HEP
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Linda L. Perez,Direct& Lor o Aragon, Director
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 11, 2002
I Board of Weld County Commissioners,
IC TO: Glenn Vaad, Chairman At3fr
FROM: Walt J. Speckman, Executive Director, Weld
COLORADO County Division of Human Services
SUBJECT: Agreement Between Employment Services of Weld
County and the BUENO-HEP Program
Enclosed for Board approval and signature is an Agreement between the BUENO-HEP
Program and Employment Services of Weld County.
The purpose of this Agreement is to provide space and a working relationship to BUENO-HEP as
they delivery General Education Diploma (GED) instruction at Employment Services of Weld
County.
The term of this Agreement shall be for the period beginning October 1, 2002.
If you have any questions, please telephone me at (970) 353-3800, extension 3317.
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