The URL can be used to link to this page

Browse Search

Home My WebLink About920964.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN FENWC'S HEAD START PROGRAM AND UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY CLINIC AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN 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 Service Agreement between Family Education Network of Weld County's (FENWC) Head Start Program and University of Northern Colorado Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Clinic, commencing September 1, 1992, and ending August 31, 1993, with the 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 Purchase of Service Agreement between Family Education Network of Weld County's (FENWC) Head Start Program and University of Northern Colorado Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Clinic be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chairman 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 5th day of October, A.D. , 1992, nunc pro tunc September 1, 1992. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: �, ygig/Let WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Weld County Clerk to the Board G orge Ke nedy, Chairman BY: �4 < .z' 6�A L -Th EXCUSED Deputy Clrk to the Constance L. Harbert, Pro-Tem APPROVED AS TO FORM: ,i C. W. Kir y .P County Attorney Gord W. H. ester 920964 fik)( 1C 2 Cc. ' Hg , (t!i:'c. UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY CLINICS DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION DISORDERS GREELEY, COLORADO 80639 (303)351-2012 V/TDD FAX(303) 351-1601 Weld County Division of Human University of Northern Colorado Resources ' Family Educational Speech-Language Pathology and Network of Weld County's Audiology Clinic Head Start Program 1992-1993 Program Year PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this the 1st day of September, 1992 by and between the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, on behalf of the Weld County Division of Human Resources ' Family Educational Network of Weld County' s Head Start Program hereinafter referred to as "FENWC" and the University of Northern Colorado on behalf of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Clinic, hereinafter referred to as "UNC" . WITNESSETH WHEREAS, FENWC is required by law to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services addressing speech and hearing disorders of FENWC 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 FENWC and UNC. B. Services to be Provided by UNC UNC agrees to perform the following services for FENWC: 1. a. Provide speech and language therapy and diagnostic services to children with specific speech or language needs that might impair communication of learning. This therapy will be, when possible, in the dominant language of the child.it QUALITY • DIVERSITY • PERSONAL TOUCH COMMITTED TO AEEIRMATIVI A(TI(1V AND EQUAL()I'IY)RILINITV 920964 HEAD START PROGRAM 2 1992-1993 Program Year b. Participate in a one-hour student orientation, presented by FENWC staff, at the beginning of the academic year. c. Submit, for FENWC approval, a schedule of services to be provided which includes a time table. d. Develop a written, individualized plan for each child in therapy which states the long and short term goals and objectives for speech-language therapy, using diagnostic information and teacher input. e. Submit a copy of the individualized plan to the FENWC teacher and Education Coordinator. UNC will also keep a copy of the file at the University Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Clinic. f. Student clinicians make a classroom observation approximately two weeks after initiation of therapy and schedule a teacher consultation at midsemester and at the end of the semester. g. Inform the parents during the on-site staffings at the time of diagnostic of the content of the individualized plan and the times of therapy sessions. h. Conduct one-to-one therapy for those children with the most severe needs. i. Participate in case review staffings as Speech-Language Consultants. j . Teacher, parent and FENWC staff consultations shall not exceed 25% of total client contact time per term. 2 . a. Provide two (2) clinicians per academic semester, to conduct in-class language stimulation/therapy in no more than three classrooms designated on a rotating basis in Greeley with all children while targeting children with special needs. Clinicians will work with the classroom teachers on a monthly basis to coordinate, plan and deliver appropriate services. b. Provide three inservice/workshops during the term of the contract. c. Provide two parent programs, one to be scheduled in the evening during the term of the contract. d. The supervisor will consult bimonthly with the teachers of the classrooms served. 920964 HEAD START PROGRAM 3 1992-1993 Program Year e. Provide a written summary of goals/objectives/activities for the academic year. C. Responsibilities of FENWC 1. a. FENWC will abide by the schedule of services approved by the director for the academic year. b. FENWC will provide transportation to UNC for children requiring service. c. FENWC will coordinate with UNC to sponsor teacher inservices, a Parent Open House at UNC, and two parent programs. d. FENWC will notify parents of scheduled diagnostics and obtain written permission from parents for scheduled therapy. 2 . a. FENWC will provide classroom space and time on a weekly basis. b. FENWC teachers will work with the Speech-Language clinicians to coordinate, plan and deliver appropriate services. c. FEWNC teachers will meet with the clinicians on a monthly basis to review goals and progress. D. Budget Agreement 1. FENWC will reimburse UNC a total not to exceed $23 , 588 . 12 based on the following: a. A total of $ 21, 551. 37 for services provided at UNC (representing an actual cost basis of $20, 580 . 00 less a 20% discount plus 19% supervisor benefits and 10% administrative fee) . b. Reimbursement for mileage at the rate of twenty-five cents ($. 25) per mile for the Clinic Supervisor and clinicians to travel to and from the FENWC centers. The total mileage reimbursement shall not exceed $500. 00. 2 . a. A total of $1, 436 .75 for services provided in-class at Greeley, (actual cost basis of $1372 . 00 less a 20% discount plus 19% supervisor benefits and a 10% administrative fee) . b. Reimbursement for mileage at the rate of twenty-five cents ($. 25) per mile for Clinic ' Supervisor and 920964 HEAD START PROGRAM 4 1992-1993 Program Year clinicians to travel to and from FENWC Centers. The total mileage reimbursement shall not exceed $200. 00. 3 . FENWC 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 December 15, 1992 and May 14 , 1993 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 Audiology Clinic, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado 80639" within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of billing. These fees cover all of the actual costs for the following services: - Diagnostic Speech-Language Evaluations for 40 children - Individual Therapy Sessions: 560 sessions at 45 minutes per session (Additional therapy sessions over the above stated sessions may be purchased at $19 . 00 per session) - Case review and team review meetings and staffings - Student consultation with FENWC - two per month for a total of six consultations (FENWC staff will also visit the clinic two times per term) - Student conference with parents once per term - Weekly in-class language stimulation lessons in classrooms in Greeley E. Term of Agreement The term of this Agreement shall be for one academic year to commence on September 1, 1992 and terminate on August 31, 1993 . 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 FENWC. In case of prior termination, the payment due for services will be prorated according to actual services provided. 920964 HEAD START PROGRAM 5 1992-1993 Program Year 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 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 engaged in the performance of this Agreement, as required by the Colorado Workers ' Compensation Act. Likewise, FENWC, by and though 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 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, or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under the approved Agreement. 920964 HEAD START PROGRAM 6 1992-1993 Program Year 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 UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO COMMISSIONERS .1‘0,4 Vincent Scalia, Dean College of Health and Human Sciences Date (910"trhin.A 7gcUd- Date Cd/J //12-- WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES SI! eckman R. Steven Ackley,, er hair gal J. Sp cutive Director Dept. of Communication Disorders mate -✓- 5 - c.a-._. Date ATTEST: f Weld County lj�sjjG91 CC9e`�" "<? Clerk of the Board Ellen Gregg, ..linic Coordinator Dept. of Communication Disorders . Y1.) 07 Y. C A UhL" .,iiLY BY \ 'a_e A.� F Date 9 - 1"-{-9 PD- Deputy ,��,ow Deputy Clerk Date Cie- t, j, / 9 90 - Weld County Head Start Program P. O. Box 1805 Greeley, CO 80632 920964 44iar mEmoRAnDum � Board of County Commissioners To George Kennedy, Chairman Date September 23, 1992 COLORADO From Walter J. Speckman, Executive Director, Human Resources "tJc 95( Purchase of Service Agreement between FENWC and UNC Speech/Language subject: Pathology and Audiology 'Clinic Enclosed for Board approval is a Purchase of Service Agreement between FENWC and UNC Speech/Language Pathology and Audiology Clinic. UNC agrees to provide the following services: • speech and language therapy and diagnostic services to children with specific speech or language needs that might impair communication of learning. develop a written, individualized plan for each child in therapy which states the long and short term goals and objectives for speech/language therapy, using diagnostic information and teacher input. conduct one-to-one therapy for those children with the most severe needs. ▪ provide two (2) clinicians per academic semester, to conduct in- class language stimulation/therapy in no more than three classrooms designated on a rotating basis in Greeley with all children while targeting children with special needs. Clinicians will work with the classroom teachers on a monthly basis to coordinate, plan and deliver appropriate services. • provide three (3) inservice/workshops during the term of the contract. FENWC agrees to reimburse UNC a total not to exceed $23,588.12 based on the following: • A total of $21,551.37 for services provided at UNC (representing an actual cost basis of $20,580.00 less a 20% discount plus 19% supervisor benefits and 10% administrative fee) . Reimbursement for mileage at the rate of twenty-five cents ($.25) per mile for the clinic Supervisor and clinicians to travel to and from the FENWC centers. The total reimbursement shall not exceed $500.00. • A total of $1,436.75 for services provided in-class at Greeley, (actual cost basis of $1,372.00 less a 20% discount plus 19% supervisor benefits and a 10% administrative fee) . FENWC will reimburse UNC after receipt of documentation from UNC specifying the number and kind of services delivered. UNC will submit documentation (billing) on December 15, 1992 and May 14, 1993 to FENWC. The term of this Agreement shall be from September 1, 1992 through August 31, 1993. 9209434 IIon/ 7 Hello