HomeMy WebLinkAbout20030961.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR NURSING SERVICES AT MIGRANT
HEAD START PROGRAMS IN GRAND JUNCTION AND OLATHE AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - KATHI TAYLOR
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 Consultant Agreement for nursing
services at the Migrant Head Start Programs in Grand Junction and Olathe 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 Kathi Taylor, commencing January 27, 2003, and ending October 11, 2003, 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 Consultant Agreement for nursing services at the Migrant Head
Start Programs in Grand Junction and Olathe 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 Kathi Taylor
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 16th day of April, A.D., 2003, nunc pro tunc January 27, 2003.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WAD COUNTY, COLO ADO
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Date of signature:
2003-0961
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CONSULTANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN KATHI TAYLOR AND FAMILY
EDUCATIONAL NETWORK OF WELD COUNTY
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 16th day of April , 2003, 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,"of Weld
County and Kathy Taylor, hereinafter referred to as "Nurse."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, FENWC will contract nursing services for the Migrant Head Start
Program's Grand Junction and Olathe Centers.
WHEREAS, Head Start Policies and Procedures regarding eligible children and
their families enrolled in the FENWC Migrant Head Start Program are based on the
Administration for Children and Families Performance Standards(45-CFR 1304, 1305, and
1308).
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Agreement is to provide health services for children
enrolled in the Family Educational Network of Weld County's' Migrant Head Start Program.
The intent of this Agreement is to coordinate health services and collaboration between
the above named, the families of children of FENWC and health clinics/providers.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, conditions, agreements, and
stipulations hereinafter expressed, the parties do hereby agree as follows:
1. Term:
The term of this Agreement between FENWC and Consultant shall be for the period
beginning January 27, 2003 through October 11, 2003.
2. Geographic Areas To Be Served:
Migrant Head Start services shall be provided to enrolled Migrant Head Start
children who are eligible in Grand Junction and Olathe.
3. FENWC Responsibilities:
a. Provide health screenings for all eligible Migrant Head Start children within
two (2) weeks of enrollment.
b. Refer all children with suspected health needs to a medical consultant for
referral and evaluation, to determine whether there is a need for health and
related services follow-up.
c. Share the responsibility for assisting the parents with paperwork.
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d. Provide an inclusive or mainstream experience for children with health needs
enrolled in the FENWC Migrant Head Start Program. Assure children with
health needs are included in the full range of activities and services normally
provided to all Migrant Head Start children.
e. Provide reasonable accommodations/modifications necessary to meet the
special needs of children with health impairments.
f. Set up and maintain procedures in cooperation with school districts for the
transition of children and/or compile complete information the families can
carry with them to facilitate a continuum of care for their child.
g. Assure that the FENWC Migrant Head Start parent is aware of the referral,
signs the appropriate permission for evaluation forms, and understands the
referral and evaluation process.
h. Maintain a link with community agencies to assure optimal use of available
resources and services for families.
FENWC agrees to reimburse the Nurse $22.00 per hour for up to 35 hours
per week, not to exceed $28,490.
j. FENWC agrees to reimburse nurse $.345 per mile, for program related
activities.
k. Ensure that there is open communication between the area manager, center
directors, and consultant.
4. Consultant Responsibilities:
a. Ensure that every child receives a health screening within two (2) weeks of
enrollment.
b. Ensure that all children receive a physical examination, and that an appropriate
referral and follow-up is made for any health concerns noted.
c. Ensure that all children are current on their immunizations.
d. Ensure that dental screenings are completed for children and that appropriate
referrals and follow-up is made for children with dental concerns.
e. Ensure that all documentation and paper work is complete per the Health Specialist
instruction.
f. Review of immunization records to determine status of child immunizations, and
ensure that appropriate immunizations are given to children.
g. Make home visits to families as necessary to provide services to children.
h. Supervise activities of the health staff in Grand Junction and Olathe and supervise
the nurse/nursing student in Olathe. This will include being at Olathe when
physicals and immunizations are being done. At least once a week, an on site visit
must be made by the consultant.
i. Coordinate dental activities to include; screenings, services, follow-up and
transportation to appointments. Ensure that appropriate paperwork is complete.
j. Complete monthly reports and end of year Program Information Report(PIR)to the
Health Specialist.
k. Ensure that all children's files have complete, appropriate documentation regarding
children's health issues.
I. The Consultant will bill FENWC by the 10th of the month for previous month's
charges. Bills will be sent to:
Weld County Division of Human Services
Family Educational Network of Weld County
Attention: Julie Mallory
P.O. Box 1805
Greeley, Colorado 80632
m. Ensure that there is open communication between the consultant, area manager,
and center directors.
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. Neither party may assign any of its
rights/obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other party.
7. Resolution of Disagreements:
If a problem/disagreement should occur, the FENWC Director and/or Site Manager
should be notified immediately. If the problem/disagreement still cannot be
resolved, it will be taken to a higher authority in both agencies.
8. Applicable Law:
FENWC agrees to follow policies and procedure of the Consultant as construed in
accordance with the Colorado School Finance Act of 1988, regulations and other
applicable laws and regulations.
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.
11. Waiver or Immunities/Third-Party Liability:
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
position of this Agreement be deemed to have created a duty of care with respect to
any persons not a party to this Agreement.
12. Non-appropriation:
No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of
the Consultant, the County of Weld, State of Colorado, to expend funds not
otherwise appropriated in each succeeding year.
13. Severability:
If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of the 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, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases
might be declared unconstitutional or invalid.
14. Assurances:
a. The Consultant 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 the Consultant, or its employees, while
performing this Agreement.
The Consultant, 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, while performing functions as described in this Agreement.
The Consultant shall provide adequate liability and worker's compensation
insurance for all of its employees, 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 the Consultant and no member or their
governing bodies shall have any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in the
approved Agreement or the proceeds thereof.
d. Consultant understands that monitoring and evaluation of the performance of
this Agreement shall be conducted by the Weld County Division of Human
Services and the results provided to the Weld County Board of
Commissioners.
e. Consultant 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 nation origin be excluded from participation in, be denied
the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under the
approved Agreement.
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
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CON ULTANT
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David E. Long, Chairperson Kathi Taylor
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WELD COUNTY DIVISION
OF HUMAN SERVICES
Walter J. a man, Executive Director
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WELD COUNTY CLERK
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Deputy Clerk to the B• d r T;
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MEMORANDUM
ittry DATE: April 14, 2003
' TO: Weld County Board of County Commissioners
C FROM: Walter J. Speckman, Exec. Director, Division' ' '
COLORADO of Human Services �t1 �
SUBJECT: Multiple Purchase of Service Agreements for
the Family Educational Network of Weld
County
Presented before the Weld County of County Board of County Commissioners for
approval are the following Purchase of Service Agreements between the Family
Educational Network of Weld County and:
1. Trinity Housing Corporation rent for the center at Island Grove Village.
2. Hilltop Community Resources, Inc. for nutritional services for the Migrant
Seasonal Head Start Program in Grand Junction
Kathi Taylor for nursing services on the Western Slope (Grand Junction & Olathe).
4. St. Mary's Family Practice Residency for health care services in Grand Junction
for the Migrant Seasonal Head Start Program.
5. Skyline Dental for dental screenings and services for the Migrant Seasonal Head.
Start Program in Grand Junction.
6. Walker Pharmacy for pharmaceutical and medical supplies for the Migrant
Seasonal Head Start Program in Grand Junction.
Additionally, there is a Memorandum of Understanding between the Head Start
Program for temporary classroom space at Centennial Developmental Services, Inc. for
the Billie Martinez Center.
For further information please contact Tere Keller-Amaya at extension 3342.
2003-0961
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