HomeMy WebLinkAbout20013296 RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR COLORADO
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM 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
the implementation of the Colorado Preschool Program, and the provision of educational
services to children with disabilities, 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 September 25, 2001, and ending May 30, 2002, with further terms and
conditions being as stated in said grant, 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 the implementation of the
Colorado Preschool Program, and the provision of educational services to children with
disabilities, 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.
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RE: PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT - SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-3J
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 3rd day of December, A.D., 2001, nunc pro tunc September 25,
2001.
BOARD OF OUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD CO NTY, COLORADO
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MEMORANDUM
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TO: Weld County Board of County Commissioners '
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FROM: Walter J. Speckman, Executive Director, A I:
Division of Human Services
COLORADO DATE: December 3, 2001
SUBJECT: Various Purchase of Service Agreements for the
Division of Human Services, Family Educational
Network of Weld County Head Start Program
Presented for approval before the Weld County Board of County Commissioners are
/various Purchase of Service Agreements.
g1 1 . 1 With School District RE-3J, for the implementation of the Colorado Preschool
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Program, and the provision of educational services to children with disabilities.
2. With North Range Behavioral Health Services for mental health services and
programming.
3. The Brown Family Trust for a lease agreement in Ft. Lupton to provide an additional
classroom.
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PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this &J day of December , 2001, 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 Colorado School Finance Act,
House Bill 1341, and
WHEREAS, School District RE-3J 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, FENWC 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-3J system.
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 September 25,2001, through May 30, 2002.
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. FENWC Responsibilities:
a. Implement the Preschool Program as defined in the Colorado School
Finance Act or 1988, House Bill 1341, and as per School District RE-3J 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 child care services to those families who want an
extended full day program.
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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-3J,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.
Promote active services such as transportation and child care for parents in
order for them to attend training sessions and be actively involved in the
program.
j. FENWC will utilize an appropriate assessment to determine the
developmental needs of the children.
k. Provide an ongoing training plan for staff and parents.
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-3J,and the State Department of Education with
information for improving existing preschool programs and designing
effective programs for the future.
4. School District RE-3J Responsibilities:
a. Reimburse FENWC the amount of the 2001 -20022, preschool student unit
for School District RE-3J, for each preschool student, as per the Colorado
School Finance Act.
FENWC reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of 22 student
equivalents as per Colorado Department of Education allocation of preschool
slots.
School District RE-3J's 2001 -2002 preschool student funding unit for the
period September 25, 2001, through May 30, 2002 is $2,483.00. The
maximum to be reimbursed to FENWC is $67,041.00 ($2,483.00 x 27 =-
$67,041.00). For children funded from Colorado Preschool Program 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 FENWC 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,
identified with special needs with the FENWC Hudson Service Coordinator
and the Disabilities Specialist.
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:
FENWC agrees to follow policies and procedures of School District RE-3J, 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-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. FENWC understands that monitoring and evaluation of the performance of
this Agreement shall be conducted by School District RE-3J.
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 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 herein above set forth.
WELD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY SCHOOL
DISTRICT RE-3J
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M. J. ei e, Chairperson Ci-2/c3/acvi ) School District FIE-3J, Board Chair
WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF
HUMAN SERVICES
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Walter kman, Execute erector Dr. Marvin Wade, Superintendent
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