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C. W. Kirby, Chairman
IgoeBoard of County CommissionersDale June 26, 1989
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Enclosed for Board approval is an agreement between Weld County' Head
Start and the Speech-Language Pathology Clinic of the University of
Northern Colorado.
The University is agreeing to provide speech and language therapy to
all Head Start children in the Greeley Center who have a need that might
impair their communication or learning.
Head Start agrees to pay the University $9,093 for the services provided
throughout the 1989-1990 school year.
The University will perform the following services from August 6, 1989
though May 12, 1990.
1) Provide diagnostic speech evaluations for 30 children
2) Provide 300 children with an individual therapy session at 4f,
minutes per session.
3) Provide case review and case review meetings
4) Provide student consultation with Head Start staff
5) Provide student conference with parents once a term
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Weld County Division of Human University of Northern Colorado
Resources ' Head Start Program Speech-Language Pathology and
1989-1990 Program Year Audiology Clinic
PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 26th day of June, 1989, by
and between the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, on
behalf of the Weld County Division of Human Resources ' Head Start Program,
hereinafter referred to as "Head Start," and the University of Northern
Colorado, on behalf of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Clinic,
hereinafter referred to as "UNC."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Head Start is required by law to provide diagnostic and
therapeutic services addressing speech and hearing disorders of Head Start
children; and
WHEREAS, UNC has the staff and facilities to provide the aforementioned
services; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to establish, in writing, the terms of
their agreement and an ongoing policy for the provision of services.
NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with the mutual benefits, responsibilities,
and considerations set forth herein, the parties hereto covenant and agree as
follows:
A. Scope and Purpose:
The purpose of this agreement is to establish the amount, terms, and
conditions of a Purchase of Services Agreement between Head Start and
UNC.
B. Services to be Provided by UNC:
UNC agrees to perform the following services for Head Start:
1. Provide speech and language therapy to children with specific speech
or language needs that might impair communication or learning. This
therapy will be, when possible, in the dominant language of the child.
2. Participate in a one-hour student orientation, presented by Head Start
Staff, at the beginning of each term.
3. Submit, for Head Start approval , a schedule of services to be provided
which includes a time table.
4. Develop a written, individualized plan for each child in therapy which
states the goals and objectives for speech-language therapy, using
diagnostic information and teacher input.
5. Submit a copy of the individualized paln to the Head Start teacher and
Educational Coordinator. UNC will also keep a copy of the file at the
University Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Clinic.
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6. Student clinicians make a classroom observation within two weeks
of initiation of therapy and a teacher consultation once a month for a
total of six (6) consultations.
7. Communicate with parents through an open house, parent interview at
diagnostic, or parent-teacher conference. Inform the parents of the
content of the individualized plan, the times for therapy sessions , and
the progress of therapy.
8. Conduct one-to-one therapy for those children with the most severe
needs.
9. Participate in case review staffings as Speech-Language Consultant.
10. All diagnostic services, screening, and therapy will be conducted by
students enrolled in the Speech-Language Pathology Program, and will be
under the supervision of a certified Speech-Language Pathologist.
11 . Teacher, parent and Head Start staff consultations shall not exceed 25%
of total client contact time per term.
C. Responsibilities of Head Start
1 . Head Start will abide by the schedule of services approved by the
director for the academic year.
2. Head Start will provide transportation to UNC for children requiring
service.
3. Head Start will coordinate with UNC to sponsor a Parent Open House and
a Teacher Open House at UNC with transportation arranged by Head Start.
4. Head Start will notify parents of scheduled Diagnostics and obtain
written permission from parents for scheduled therapy.
D. Budget Statement
1. Head Start will reimburse UNC a total not to exceed $9,093.
Reimbursement to UNC will be based on the following:
(a) A total of $10,000 for services provided (this fee is computed by
UNC Clinic and represents an actual cost basis for services less a
twenty percent discount plus a six percent administrative fee) .
(h) Reimbursement for mileage at the rate of twenty cents (2(X) per
mile for the Clinic Supervisor and clinicians to travel to and
from the Head Start centers. Total mileage reimbursement shall
not exceed $200.
2. Head Start will reimburse UNC for services after receipt of
documentation from UNC specifying the number and kind of services
delivered. UNC will submit documentation (billing) on November 15 ,
1989 and April 15 , 1990 to "Weld County Division of Human Resources ,
Fiscal Department, P.O. Box 1805, Greeley, Colorado 80632" .
Reimbursement will be made to "UNC Speech-Language Pathology and
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Audiology Clinic, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado
80639" within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of billing.
The fee covers all of the actual costs for the following services:
- Diagnostic Speech-Language Evaluations for 30 children
- Individual Therapy Sessions: 300 sessions at 45 minutes per session
- Case review and team review meetings and staffings
- Student consultation with Head Start Staff--2 per month for a total
of 6 consultations (Head Start staff will also visit clinic 2 times
per term)
- Student conference with parents once per term
E. Term of Agreement:
This term of this agreement shall be for one academic year to commence on
August 6, 1989 and terminate on May 12, 1990. This agreement shall be
subject to review and renewal by the parties annually.
F. Termination of Agreement:
Either party may terminate this agreement without cause by giving ninety
(90) calendar days written notice to the other party. Termination may also
result automatically upon loss of federal funding to Head Start. In case
of prior termination, the payment due for services will be pro-rated
according to actual services provided.
G. Modification of Agreement:
All modifications to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both
parties.
H. Assurances:
1. UNC 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.
2. Weld County, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its
officers and employees, shall not be held liable for injuries or
damages caused by any negligent acts or omissions of UNC, or its
employees, volunteers, or agents while performing functions as
described in this Agreement. UNC shall not be held liable for injuries
or damages caused by any negligent acts or omissions of Weld County,
the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its employees ,
volunteers, or agents while performing this Agreement. UNC shall
provide workers ' compensation insurance for all employees of UNC
engages in the performance of this Agreement, as required by the
Colorado Workers ' Compensation Act. Likewise, Head Start, by and
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through the Board of Weld County Commissioners, shall provide adequate
liability and workers ' compensation insurance for all of its employees ,
volunteers and agents engaged in the performance of this Agreement.
3. 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.
4. UNC understands that monitoring and evaluation of the performance of
this Agreement shall be conducted by the Weld County Division of Human
Resources and the results provided to the Board of County Commissioners
of Weld County.
5. UNC and Head Start 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, or national origin be excluded from participation
in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimina-
tion under the approved Agreement.
I . 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 G herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed the Agreement as
of the day, month, and year first above written.
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO
C. W.'Kirby, Chan Donna Botten erg, air
Department of Communication Disorders
WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES Q y e
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Dr. ElleGreg �linic Coordinator
lh Department of Communication Disorders
Wa t . Spec man, Executive Director
intent Scalia, Dean
College of Health and Human Services
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Weld County Clerk and Recorder
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