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Home My WebLink About20260384 Resolution Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Weld County Early Childhood Executive Council Membership and Authorize Department of Human Services to Sign — United Way of Weld County 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 Memorandum of Understanding for Weld County Early Childhood Executive Council Membership 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 United Way of Weld County, commencing upon full execution of signatures, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said memorandum of understanding, and Whereas, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said memorandum of understanding, 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 Memorandum of Understanding for Weld County Early Childhood Executive Council Membership 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 United Way of Weld County, be, and hereby is, approved. Be it further resolved by the Board that Sherry McCary, Department of Human Services, be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said memorandum of understanding. The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved the above and foregoing Resolution. on motion duly made and seconded, by the following vote on the 25th day of February, A.D., 2026: Scott K. James, Chair: Excused dip +e.* Jason S. Maxey, Pro-Tem: Aye �40 1 L • Perry L. Buck: Aye Of Lynette Peppier: Aye AN Kevin D. Ross: Excused V Form: �/'Approved as to Bruce Barker, County Attorney Attest: Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board c:c. : 1-1 SD 2026-0384 03A11\a�0 HR0098 Co - ac 4 \0318 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASS-AROUND REVIEW PASS-AROUND TITLE: Weld County Early Childhood Executive Council Member Memorandum of Understanding DEPARTMENT: Human Services DATE: February 17, 2026 PERSON REQUESTING: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services Brief description of the problem/issue: The Department is requesting to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Weld County Early Childhood Executive Council (WCECC) to designate a Department of Human Services Council Member for a two-year term. The WCECC is a community partnership focused on increasing awareness of the importance of early childhood development and facilitating accessible pathways of service that promote lifelong well-being for all children prenatal to eight (8) years old. Membership will be two (2) year term, effective upon execution of the MOU. What options exist for the Board? • Approval of the Weld County Early Childhood Executive Council Member MOU. • Deny approval of the Weld County Early Childhood Executive Council Member MOU. Consequences: Weld County DHS will not have a representative serving on the Weld County Early Childhood Executive Council. Impacts: The Weld County Early Childhood Executive Council will not be in compliance with the Colorado Department of Human Services rule 07-1062, Rule Making #16.10.27.1 regarding required mandatory stakeholders. Costs (Current Fiscal Year I Ongoing or Subsequent Fiscal Years): • Funding: This is a non-financial MOU. Pass-Around Memorandum; February 17, 2026 — CMS ID 10378 2026-0384 Recommendation: • Approval of this Memorandum of Understanding designating Sherry McCary to serve a two- year term on the Council and to sign as the DHS representative. Support Recommendation Schedule Place on BOCC Agenda Work Session Other/Comments: Perry L. Buck Scott K. James Jason S. Maxey J r"1 Lynette Peppier (, Kevin D. Ross kyl_ Pass-Around Memorandum; February 17, 2026 — CMS ID 10378 ADVANCING EDUCATION INCOME AND HEALTH WELD COUNTY EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEMBER Memorandum of Understanding Weld County Early Childhood Council is a community partnership that increases the awareness of the importance of early childhood development and facilitates accessible pathways of service leading to lifelong well-being for all children prenatal to eight years of age. The Weld County Early Childhood Council represents key constituencies (business, municipalities, schools, higher education, parents, service providers, churches and courts), as well as representatives of existing Coalitions/Collaborative. United Way of Weld County Mission To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community. Weld County Early Childhood Council's Vision All children in Weld County are valued, healthy and thriving. Early Childhood Council Member An Early Childhood Council Member will serve on the Council and promote the council and Reading Great By Eight initiatives in the community. Benefits • Council members will have the opportunity to address Colorado's Early Childhood Domains of early learning&development,family support&education and health &well-being • To help facilitate collaboration among county wide organizations,community advocates, parents, and early childhood providers to build an entire system where children 0-8, their families, and their providers will have comprehensive support, resources,and become advocates ensuring that every child is VALUED, HEALTHY, and THRIVING! • You will help make decisions that will increase the effectiveness of overall programs critical to pre-birth through age 8. In addition you will be given monthly opportunities to network with other Council, committee or community members. • Receive training and be kept up to date on early childhood issues. Work Location United Way of Weld County or another specified meeting location, virtual options are available. • UNITED WAY WELD COUNTY'S EARLY CHILDHOOD Weld County COUNCIL Responsibilities and Duties • Designate one decision maker (or designee) from the organization who will attend Weld County Early Childhood Council (WCECC) monthly meetings. Attendance can be counted via phone, webinar or face to face; four missed meetings constitutes inactivity. • Supports the efforts of the Early Childhood Council in our community, including but not limited to sharing early childhood and council information with colleagues, speaking or writing articles on behalf of the Early Childhood Council and/or serving on a Committee. • Represents members' agency, organization, collaboration with a commitment to bring and take back important communications related to the work of the Council. • Encouraged to be part of one of the committees under the Council. • Participate in WCECC and Reading Great By 8 community events and activities including but not limited to: Children's Festival, Professional Development trainings, or other United Way events. Qualifications • Represents a key community constituent within one of the 3 domains of Colorado's Early Childhood Framework. • Committed to improving the well-being of young children in our community. • Willing to provide expertise and experience to this endeavor. • Be willing to "Champion" for the Weld County Early Childhood Council and what is best for young children and families. Commitment Expected Two years minimum commitment expected, approximately 2 hours per month. The Early Childhood Council meets a once a month, 10 times a year. Training/Orientation All volunteers receive the WCECC and United Way of Weld County volunteer orientation. Supplemental training given as necessary. Dress Code Business attire is suggested unless otherwise noted. UNITED WAY WELD COUNTY'S EARLY CHILDHOOD '�i Weld County COUNCIL Weld County Department of Human Services Partnering Organization Sllersy McCa AP Operations Manager Partnering Organization's Authorizing Signature Title Sherry McCary 02/12/2026 Print Name Date 04{4t;)41 5 A. Weld Co n Early C Idhood Council Chair Date 9/Zd Weld County Early Childhood Council Director Date (Reference:Colorado HB-07-1062;Rule Making tt 16-10-27.1;Section 7.717.48) MUNITED WAY WELD COUNTY'S EARLY CHILDHOOD "i Weld County COUNCIL SIGNATURE REQUESTED: General Membership Council Member - Sherry McCary MOU Final Audit Report 2026-02-12 Created: 2026-02-12 By: Windy Luna(wluna@weld.gov) Status: Signed Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAAZzsczItZHrV11 R-7GRHz-VyRDXIQjuT3 "SIGNATURE REQUESTED: General Membership Council Me mber - Sherry McCary MOU" History t Document created by Windy Luna (wluna@weld.gov) 2026-02-12-6:56:10 PM GMT-IP address:204.133.39.9 Els Document emailed to smccary@weld.gov for signature 2026-02-12-7:01:27 PM GMT t Email viewed by smccary@weld.gov 2026-02-12-8:15:21 PM GMT-IP address:204.133.39.9 d© Signer smccary@weld.gov entered name at signing as Sherry McCary 2026-02-12-8:48:33 PM GMT-IP address:204.133.39.9 CS© Document e-signed by Sherry McCary(smccary@weld.gov) Signature Date:2026-02-12-8:48:35 PM GMT-Time Source:server-IP address:204.133.39.9 0 Agreement completed. 2026-02-12-8:48:35 PM GMT WirePowereAdobe by Adobe Acrobat Sign Contract Form Entity Information Entity Name* Entity ID* New Entity? Please use the job WELD COUNTY EARLY SUP-51 706 aid linked here to add a CHILDHOOD COUNCIL [) supplier in Workday. Contract Name* Contract ID Parent Contract ID WELD COUNTY EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL (WCECC) 1 0378 MEMBERSHIP MOU Requires Board Approval Contract Lead* YES Contract Status WLUNA CTB REVIEW Department Project # Contract Lead Email wluna@weld.gov;cobbxxl k@weld.gov Contract Description* WELD COUNTY EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEMBER MOU. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS TO DESIGNATE A REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE. MEMBERSHIP IS FOR TWO YEARS EFFECTIVE THE DATE THE MOU IS SIGNED. Contract Description 2 PA ROUTING THROUGH NORMAL APPROVAL PROCESS. ETA TO CTB ON 2/1 8/26. Contract Type* Department Requested BOCC Agenda Due Date AGREEMENT HUMAN SERVICES Date* 02/21 /2026 02/25/2026 Amount* Department Email $0.00 CM- Will a work session with BOCC be required?* HumanServices@weld.gov NO Renewable* YES Department Head Email Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be CM-HumanServices- included?* Automatic Renewal DeptHead@weld.gov NO Grant County Attorney IGA GENERAL COUNTY ATTORNEY EMAIL County Attorney Email CM- COU NTYATTORNEY@WEL D.GOV If this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID If this is part of a MSA enter MSA Contract ID Note: the Previous Contract Number and Master Services Agreement Number should be left blank if those contracts are not in OnBase Contract Dates Effective Date Review Date* Renewal Date* 12/15/2027 02 '15 ,2028 Termination Notice Period Committed Delivery Date Expiration Date Contact Information Contact Info Contact Name Contact Type Contact Email Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2 Purchasing Purchasing Approver Purchasing Approved Date Approval Process Department Head Finance Approver Legal Counsel JAMIE ULRICH CHRIS D'OVIDIO BYRON HOWELL DH Approved Date Finance Approved Date Legal Counsel Approved Date 02/19;'2026 02/20/2026 02 20 2026 Final Approval BOCC Approved Doc ID# AG 022526 BOCC Signed Date Originator BOCC Agenda Date WLUNA 02/25/2026 Hello