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Home My WebLink About940276.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE NINE NON-FINANCIAL COORDINATION AGREEMENTS BETWEEN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN WELD COUNTY 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 nine Non-Financial Coordination Agreements between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of Employment Services, and various educational institutions in Weld County as follows: Aims Community College School District RE-8 School District RE-5J School District RE-7 School District RE-1 School District RE-10 School District RE-12 School District RE-3J School District RE-2 WHEREAS, said agreements are subject to the terms and conditions being as stated in said agreements, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreements, copies of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that nine Non-Financial Coordination Agreements between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of Employment Services, and various educational institutions in Weld County as listed above be, and hereby are, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chairman be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said agreements. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 21st day of March, A.D. , 1994. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: �I�� WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Weld County Clerk to the Board 1 W. H. Webster, Chai an BY:4_,149-11 -11cDeputy 6 rk o the Board- Dale . Hall, �P/ra em APPROVED AS TO FORM: �a 4 �. _(-e-t eorg . Baxter County At rn y Co stance L. Harbert arbara J. Kirkme er 0 940276 l-�PC 0069 n n • LIP 4,--it,t,,' mtmoRAnDun i hiDe Weld County Commissioners To W.H. Webster, Chairman Date March 21, 1994 COLORADO From Walter J. Speckman, Human Resources Executive Director PL6 F Subject: Non-Financial Coordination Agreements with Educational Institutions Enclosed for Board approval are nine (9) Non-Financial Coordination Agreements between Employment Services and the following educational institutions in Weld County: Aims Community College School District RE-8 School District RE-5J School District RE-7 School District RE-1 School District RE-10 School District RE-12 School District RE-3J School District RE-2 The Non-Financial Coordination Agreements outline the different areas in which services to youth can be provided through coordination between the various schools and Employment Services. Services to adults and youth will be provided through coordination between Aims Community College and Employment Services. The Agreements also describe different areas of responsibility and expectations which provide youth who drop out of school with an avenue through which they can access services. If you have any questions regarding the Agreements, please telephone Linda L. Perez at 353-3816, extension 3363. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-3J AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 22 day of February , 1994, by and between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of Employment Services of Weld County, hereinafter referred to as "Employment Services", and Weld County School District RE-3J, hereinafter referred to as "School District RE-3J". Employment Services offers employment and training services to unemployed, underemployed, and economically disadvantaged youth (ages 14-21) and adults of Weld County. Employment Services wishes to expand its competency program efforts and placement activities on behalf of youth who are eligible to participate in the Youth Programs, Summer Job Hunt Program, and Summer Employment and Training Program. School District RE-3J has expressed the desire to work with Employment Services to assist youth in accessing the above mentioned services. In consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: I. TERM The term of this agreement shall be for a period beginning February 1994 and is subject to the provisions of paragraph V herein and future written modifications requested by either of the parties. II. ELIGIBILITY Services shall be provided to economically disadvantaged youth who are enrolled in or are returning to School District RE-3J and who meet the criteria and demonstrate the motivation to complete the program in which they may be enrolled. The School District RE-3J contact shall target outreach efforts to those at-risk who have additional barriers such as teen parents, offenders, and youth who are in foster/group home care. III. SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-3J RESPONSIBILITIES The following roles and responsibilities shall be assigned to School District RE-3J in the implementation of this Agreement. A. School District RE-3J shall establish a school contact in the district, which will provide the following services: 1. Assist in initial assessment and outreach to identify youth which may benefit from programs under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) . The youth will be screened using the JTPA In-School Student Profile located as Attachment A. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 2 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-3J AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY 2. Refer youth to Employment Services staff, when appropriate, to complete JTPA applications. 3. Assist Employment Services staff, as appropriate, in obtaining necessary eligibility documentation (see Attachment B) and initial assessment information, such as attendance records, transcripts and achievement test scores needed for initial assessment. 4. Initiate Educational/Supportive Services Plan, located as Attachment C, for each youth determined to be eligible for JTPA youth services. A copy of this Plan will be provided to Employment Services within two weeks of eligibility determination by Employment Services staff. 5. Whenever possible, assist with coordinating services as needed with other area agencies. 6. Assist with updates on Educational/Supportive Services Plan, approximately every six months. 7. Assign support staff, as necessary, to assist school contact with information gathering and coordination of services. 8. Provide advisory services or referral to counseling services as needed by the youth. 9. Assist in the development of working relationships between the School District RE-3J staff and Employment Services Youth Staff. 10. Assist with bi-monthly school performance reports for those youth who are placed on subsidized job training. 11. Assist Employment Services Youth Staff with accessing school space for counseling and/or testing students if needed. 12. Identify to Employment Services Youth Staff the names and contact information of students when they drop out. IV. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES RESPONSIBILITIES A. Employment Services shall provide to the school contact the following services: 1. Participate in the common assessment and appraisal of each applicant including the determination of the appropriateness of Employment Services Programs. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 3 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-3J AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY 2. Assist in determining what services are needed by youth based on information obtained in assessments and arrangements for such services as available. 3. Develop the employment and training plan for the youth and forward copies of the Plan to the school contact. 4. Provide competency training to youth, when appropriate, in pre-employment and work maturity skills, basic skill development, work experience, and other program activities as appropriate and identified in the Plan. 5. Assist in selecting and referring, where appropriate, qualified youth applicants for available subsidized and unsubsidized placement openings and competency program openings provided by Employment Services. 6. Refer youth not eligible or appropriate for JTPA Programs to Job Services or other agency services. 7. Follow-up, under the direction of the school contact, with each client and verify services provided or the lack of services provided. 8. Assign a staff person to work with School District RE-3J. 9. Provide training for the school contact and other interested School District RE-3J personnel. 10. Explore and make available opportunities for qualified youth in all services of Employment Services (Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Program, The Educational Opportunity Center, etc.) . 11. Support school contact in developing positive relationships with school personnel. 12. Contact employers to develop employment training sites for the youth when appropriate. 13. Maintain records for employment training incentive awards and issue checks to youth. 14. Intervene and/or counsel youth with employment related problems. 15. Intervene and counsel youth to provide incentive to improve school performance. 16. Continually assess the effectiveness of the Agreement. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 4 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-3J AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY V. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause be giving 30 calendar days written notice to the other party. Termination may also result automatically upon loss of funding for the services contemplated herein by either the County of Weld, State of Colorado, or School District RE-3J. VI. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT All modifications to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties. VII. ASSURANCES A. School District RE-3J agrees that its officers, employees, and clients do not become employees of the County of Weld, State of Colorado and, therefore, are not entitled to any employee benefits as Weld County employees as a result of the execution of this Agreement. Similarly, the County of Weld, State of Colorado agrees that its officers, employees, and clients do not become employees of School District RE-3J and, therefore, are not entitled to employee benefits of School District RE-3J as a result of the execution of this Agreement. B. The County of Weld, State of Colorado, 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 School District RE-3J, or of its employees, volunteers, or agents while performing the tasks as set forth in this Agreement. School District RE-3J shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the County of Weld, State of Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its officers, and employees for any loss occasioned as a result of the performance of the services set forth in this Agreement by its employees, volunteers, clients, and agents. Similarly, School District RE-3J shall not be held liable for injuries or damages caused by any negligent acts or omissions of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its employees, volunteers, or agents while performing the tasks as set forth in this Agreement. The County of Weld, State of Colorado shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless School District RE-3J, its officers and employees for any loss occasioned as a result of the performance of the services set forth in this Agreement by its employees, volunteers, clients, and agents. Both parties shall provide adequate liability and workers' compensation insurance for all of their employees and volunteers who engage in the performance of services set forth in this Agreement. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 5 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-3J AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY C. 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 of care with respect to any persons not a party to this Agreement. D. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, or upon School District RE-3J to spend funds not otherwise appropriated in each succeeding year. E. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement is for any reason held or decided to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions herein. The parties hereto declare that they would have entered into this Agreement and each and every section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases might be declared to be unconstitutional or invalid. 94O27h NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 6 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-3J AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY VIII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and may not be changed or modified, except as stated in Section VI herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this agreement as of the day, month, and year first above written. ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: COUNTY OF WELD, SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-3J STATE OF COLORADO #1141/17/. �,/ '��riv..-,�✓ Jac-, c«-ems W.H. Webster Q /yY" Dennis Disario Chairperson, Board of County Superintendent Commissioners of Weld County APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES Walt J. Speckman Ex c ive Director APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: WELD COUNTY PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL Richard Hillman Chairman 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-10 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 9th day of March , 1994, by and between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of Employment Services of Weld County, hereinafter referred to as "Employment Services", and Weld County School District RE-10, hereinafter referred to as "School District RE-10". Employment Services offers employment and training services to unemployed, underemployed, and economically disadvantaged youth (ages 14-21) and adults of Weld County. Employment Services wishes to expand its competency program efforts and placement activities on behalf of youth who are eligible to participate in the Youth Programs, Summer Job Hunt Program, and Summer Employment and Training Program. School District RE-10 has expressed the desire to work with Employment Services to assist youth in accessing the above mentioned services. In consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: I. TERM The term of this agreement shall be for a period beginning Nay , 1994 and is subject to the provisions of paragraph V herein and future written modifications requested by either of the parties. II. ELIGIBILITY Services shall be provided to economically disadvantaged youth who are enrolled in or are returning to School District RE-10 and who meet the criteria and demonstrate the motivation to complete the program in which they may be enrolled. The School District RE-10 contact shall target outreach efforts to those at-risk who have additional barriers such as teen parents, offenders, and youth who are in foster/group home care. III. SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-10 RESPONSIBILITIES The following roles and responsibilities shall be assigned to School District RE-10 in the implementation of this Agreement. A. School District RE-10 shall establish a school contact in the district, which will provide the following services: 1. Assist in initial assessment and outreach to identify youth which may benefit from programs under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) . The youth will be screened using the JTPA In-School Student Profile located as Attachment A. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 2 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-10 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY 2. Refer youth to Employment Services staff, when appropriate, to complete JTPA applications. 3. Assist Employment Services staff, as appropriate, in obtaining necessary eligibility documentation (see Attachment B) and initial assessment information, such as attendance records, transcripts and achievement test scores needed for initial assessment. 4. Initiate Educational/Supportive Services Plan, located as Attachment C, for each youth determined to be eligible for JTPA youth services. A copy of this Plan will be provided to Employment Services within two weeks of eligibility determination by Employment Services staff. 5. Whenever possible, assist with coordinating services as needed with other area agencies. 6. Assist with updates on Educational/Supportive Services Plan, approximately every six months. 7. Assign support staff, as necessary, to assist school contact with information gathering and coordination of services. 8. Provide advisory services or referral to counseling services as needed by the youth. 9. Assist in the development of working relationships between the School District RE-10 staff and Employment Services Youth Staff. 10. Assist with bi-monthly school performance reports for those youth who are placed on subsidized job training. 11. Assist Employment Services Youth Staff with accessing school space for counseling and/or testing students if needed. 12. Identify to Employment Services Youth Staff the names and contact information of students when they drop out. IV. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES RESPONSIBILITIES A. Employment Services shall provide to the school contact the following services: 1. Participate in the common assessment and appraisal of each applicant including the determination of the appropriateness of Employment Services Programs. 340276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 3 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-10 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY 2. Assist in determining what services are needed by youth based on information obtained in assessments and arrangements for such services as available. 3. Develop the employment and training plan for the youth and forward copies of the Plan to the school contact. 4. Provide competency training to youth, when appropriate, in pre-employment and work maturity skills, basic skill development, work experience, and other program activities as appropriate and identified in the Plan. 5. Assist in selecting and referring, where appropriate, qualified youth applicants for available subsidized and unsubsidized placement openings and competency program openings provided by Employment Services. 6. Refer youth not eligible or appropriate for JTPA Programs to Job Services or other agency services. 7. Follow-up, under the direction of the school contact, with each client and verify services provided or the lack of services provided. 8. Assign a staff person to work with School District RE-10. 9. Provide training for the school contact and other interested School District RE-10 personnel. 10. Explore and make available opportunities for qualified youth in all services of Employment Services (Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Program, The Educational Opportunity Center, etc. ) . 11. Support school contact in developing positive relationships with school personnel. 12. Contact employers to develop employment training sites for the youth when appropriate. 13. Maintain records for employment training incentive awards and issue checks to youth. 14. Intervene and/or counsel youth with employment related problems. 15. Intervene and counsel youth to provide incentive to improve school performance. 16. Continually assess the effectiveness of the Agreement. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 4 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-10 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY V. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause be giving 30 calendar days written notice to the other party. Termination may also result automatically upon loss of funding for the services contemplated herein by either the County of Weld, State of Colorado, or School District RE-10. VI. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT All modifications to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties. VII. ASSURANCES A. School District RE-10 agrees that its officers, employees, and clients do not become employees of the County of Weld, State of Colorado and, therefore, are not entitled to any employee benefits as Weld County employees as a result of the execution of this Agreement. Similarly, the County of Weld, State of Colorado agrees that its officers, employees, and clients do not become employees of School District RE-10 and, therefore, are not entitled to employee benefits of School District RE-10 as a result of the execution of this Agreement. B. The County of Weld, State of Colorado, 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 School District RE-10, or of its employees, volunteers, or agents while performing the tasks as set forth in this Agreement. School District RE-10 shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the County of Weld, State of Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its officers, and employees for any loss occasioned as a result of the performance of the services set forth in this Agreement by its employees, volunteers, clients, and agents. Similarly, School District RE-10 shall not be held liable for injuries or damages caused by any negligent acts or omissions of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its employees, volunteers, or agents while performing the tasks as set forth in this Agreement. The County of Weld, State of Colorado shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless School District RE-10, its officers and employees for any loss occasioned as a result of the performance of the services set forth in this Agreement by its employees, volunteers, clients, and agents. Both parties shall provide adequate liability and workers' compensation insurance for all of their employees and volunteers who engage in the performance of services set forth in this Agreement. 94O276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 5 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-10 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY C. 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 of care with respect to any persons not a party to this Agreement. D. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, or upon School District RE-10 to spend funds not otherwise appropriated in each succeeding year. E. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement is for any reason held or decided to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions herein. The parties hereto declare that they would have entered into this Agreement and each and every section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases might be declared to be unconstitutional or invalid. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 6 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-10 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY VIII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and may not be changed or modified, except as stated in Section VI herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this agreement as of the day, month, and year first above written. ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: COUNTY OF WELD, SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-10 STATE OF COLORADO ' ' b),2 W.H. Webst r p,3/ 3/91 d Schelhaas Chairperson, Board of County Superintendent Commissioners of Weld County APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: WELD COUNTY DIVIS N OF HUMAN RESOUR Walt . Spec an Exe ut've Director APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: WELD COUNTY PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL Richard Hillman Chairman 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-7 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 21st day of February , 1994, by and between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of Employment Services of Weld County, hereinafter referred to as "Employment Services", and Weld County School District RE-7, hereinafter referred to as "School District RE-7". Employment Services offers employment and training services to unemployed, underemployed, and economically disadvantaged youth (ages 14-21) and adults of Weld County. Employment Services wishes to expand its competency program efforts and placement activities on behalf of youth who are eligible to participate in the Youth Programs, Summer Job Hunt Program, and Summer Employment and Training Program. School District RE-7 has expressed the desire to work with Employment Services to assist youth in accessing the above mentioned services. In consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: I. TERM The term of this agreement shall be for a period beginning Ma 1 , 1994 and is subject to the provisions of paragraph V herein and future written modifications requested by either of the parties. II. ELIGIBILITY Services shall be provided to economically disadvantaged youth who are enrolled in or are returning to School District RE-7 and who meet the criteria and demonstrate the motivation to complete the program in which they may be enrolled. The School District RE-7 contact shall target outreach efforts to those at-risk who have additional barriers such as teen parents, offenders, and youth who are in foster/group home care. III. SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-7 RESPONSIBILITIES The following roles and responsibilities shall be assigned to School District RE-7 in the implementation of this Agreement. A. School District RE-7 shall establish a school contact in the district, which will provide the following services: 1. Assist in initial assessment and outreach to identify youth which may benefit from programs under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) . The youth will be screened using the JTPA In-School Student Profile located as Attachment A. 940216 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 2 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-7 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY 2. Refer youth to Employment Services staff, when appropriate, to complete JTPA applications. 3. Assist Employment Services staff, as appropriate, in obtaining necessary eligibility documentation (see Attachment B) and initial assessment information, such as attendance records, transcripts and achievement test scores needed for initial assessment. 4. Initiate Educational/Supportive Services Plan, located as Attachment C, for each youth determined to be eligible for JTPA youth services. A copy of this Plan will be provided to Employment Services within two weeks of eligibility determination by Employment Services staff. 5. Whenever possible, assist with coordinating services as needed with other area agencies. 6. Assist with updates on Educational/Supportive Services Plan, approximately every six months. 7. Assign support staff, as necessary, to assist school contact with information gathering and coordination of services. 8. Provide advisory services or referral to counseling services as needed by the youth. 9. Assist in the development of working relationships between the School District RE-7 staff and Employment Services Youth Staff. 10. Assist with bi-monthly school performance reports for those youth who are placed on subsidized job training. 11. Assist Employment Services Youth Staff with accessing school space for counseling and/or testing students if needed. 12. Identify to Employment Services Youth Staff the names and contact information of students when they drop out. IV. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES RESPONSIBILITIES A. Employment Services shall provide to the school contact the following services: 1. Participate in the common assessment and appraisal of each applicant including the determination of the appropriateness of Employment Services Programs. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 3 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-7 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY 2. Assist in determining what services are needed by youth based on information obtained in assessments and arrangements for such services as available. 3. Develop the employment and training plan for the youth and forward copies of the Plan to the school contact. 4. Provide competency training to youth, when appropriate, in pre-employment and work maturity skills, basic skill development, work experience, and other program activities as appropriate and identified in the Plan. 5. Assist in selecting and referring, where appropriate, qualified youth applicants for available subsidized and unsubsidized placement openings and competency program openings provided by Employment Services. 6. Refer youth not eligible or appropriate for JTPA Programs to Job Services or other agency services. 7. Follow-up, under the direction of the school contact, with each client and verify services provided or the lack of services provided. 8. Assign a staff person to work with School District RE-7. 9. Provide training for the school contact and other interested School District RE-7 personnel. 10. Explore and make available opportunities for qualified youth in all services of Employment Services (Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Program, The Educational Opportunity Center, etc.) . 11. Support school contact in developing positive relationships with school personnel. 12. Contact employers to develop employment training sites for the youth when appropriate. 13. Maintain records for employment training incentive awards and issue checks to youth. 14. Intervene and/or counsel youth with employment related problems. 15. Intervene and counsel youth to provide incentive to improve school performance. 16. Continually assess the effectiveness of the Agreement. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 4 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-7 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY V. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause be giving 30 calendar days written notice to the other party. Termination may also result automatically upon loss of funding for the services contemplated herein by either the County of Weld, State of Colorado, or School District RE-7. VI. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT All modifications to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties. VII. ASSURANCES A. School District RE-7 agrees that its officers, employees, and clients do not become employees of the County of Weld, State of Colorado and, therefore, are not entitled to any employee benefits as Weld County employees as a result of the execution of this Agreement. Similarly, the County of Weld, State of Colorado agrees that its officers, employees, and clients do not become employees of School District RE-7 and, therefore, are not entitled to employee benefits of School District RE-7 as a result of the execution of this Agreement. B. The County of Weld, State of Colorado, 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 School District RE-7, or of its employees, volunteers, or agents while performing the tasks as set forth in this Agreement. School District RE-7 shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the County of Weld, State of Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its officers, and employees for any loss occasioned as a result of the performance of the services set forth in this Agreement by its employees, volunteers, clients, and agents. Similarly, School District RE-7 shall not be held liable for injuries or damages caused by any negligent acts or omissions of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its employees, volunteers, or agents while performing the tasks as set forth in this Agreement. The County of Weld, State of Colorado shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless School District RE-7, its officers and employees for any loss occasioned as a result of the performance of the services set forth in this Agreement by its employees, volunteers, clients, and agents. Both parties shall provide adequate liability and workers' compensation insurance for all of their employees and volunteers who engage in the performance of services set forth in this Agreement. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 5 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-7 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY C. 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 of care with respect to any persons not a party to this Agreement. D. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, or upon School District RE-7 to spend funds not otherwise appropriated in each succeeding year. E. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement is for any reason held or decided to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions herein. The parties hereto declare that they would have entered into this Agreement and each and every section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases might be declared to be unconstitutional or invalid. 940276 6 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 6 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-7 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY VIII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and may not be changed or modified, except as stated in Section VI herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this agreement as of the day, month, and year first above written. ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: COUNTY OF WELD, SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-7 STATE OF COLORADO �� / /1/0466)77 J/Jf 1 66)7 y7 IGJee f c 4LC� v W.H. �W�� /Y/ /�X L��Ci�//ad Glen Hanson Chairperson, Board of County Superintendent Commissioners of Weld County APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES Wa t J. Speckman Ex ive Director APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: WELD COUNTY PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL Richard Hillman Chairman 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-8 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 1 day of March , 1994, by and between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of Employment Services of Weld County, hereinafter referred to as "Employment Services", and Weld County School District RE-B, hereinafter referred to as "School District RE-8". Employment Services offers employment and training services to unemployed, underemployed, and economically disadvantaged youth (ages 14-21) and adults of Weld County. Employment Services wishes to expand its competency program efforts and placement activities on behalf of youth who are eligible to participate in the Youth Programs, Summer Job Hunt Program, and Summer Employment and Training Program. School District RE-B has expressed the desire to work with Employment Services to assist youth in accessing the above mentioned services. In consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: I. TERM The term of this agreement shall be for a period beginning March 15, 1994 and is subject to the provisions of paragraph V herein and future written modifications requested by either of the parties. II. ELIGIBILITY Services shall be provided to economically disadvantaged youth who are enrolled in or are returning to School District RE-8 and who meet the criteria and demonstrate the motivation to complete the program in which they may be enrolled. The School District RE-8 contact shall target outreach efforts to those at-risk who have additional barriers such as teen parents, offenders, and youth who are in foster/group home care. III. SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-8 RESPONSIBILITIES The following roles and responsibilities shall be assigned to School District RE-8 in the implementation of this Agreement. A. School District RE-8 shall establish a school contact in the district, which will provide the following services: 1. Assist in initial assessment and outreach to identify youth which may benefit from programs under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) . The youth will be screened using the JTPA In-School Student Profile located as Attachment A. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 2 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-8 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY 2. Refer youth to Employment Services staff, when appropriate, to complete JTPA applications. 3. Assist Employment Services staff, as appropriate, in obtaining necessary eligibility documentation (see Attachment B) and initial assessment information, such as attendance records, transcripts and achievement test scores needed for initial assessment. 4. Initiate Educational/Supportive Services Plan, located as Attachment C, for each youth determined to be eligible for JTPA youth services. A copy of this Plan will be provided to Employment Services within two weeks of eligibility determination by Employment Services staff. 5. Whenever possible, assist with coordinating services as needed with other area agencies. 6. Assist with updates on Educational/Supportive Services Plan, approximately every six months. 7. Assign support staff, as necessary, to assist school contact with information gathering and coordination of services. 8. Provide advisory services or referral to counseling services as needed by the youth. 9. Assist in the development of working relationships between the School District RE-8 staff and Employment Services Youth Staff. 10. Assist with bi-monthly school performance reports for those youth who are placed on subsidized job training. 11. Assist Employment Services Youth Staff with accessing school space for counseling and/or testing students if needed. 12. Identify to Employment Services Youth Staff the names and contact information of students when they drop out. IV. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES RESPONSIBILITIES A. Employment Services shall provide to the school contact the following services: 1. Participate in the common assessment and appraisal of each applicant including the determination of the appropriateness of Employment Services Programs. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 3 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-8 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY 2. Assist in determining what services are needed by youth based on information obtained in assessments and arrangements for such services as available. 3. Develop the employment and training plan for the youth and forward copies of the Plan to the school contact. 4. Provide competency training to youth, when appropriate, in pre-employment and work maturity skills, basic skill development, work experience, and other program activities as appropriate and identified in the Plan. 5. Assist in selecting and referring, where appropriate, qualified youth applicants for available subsidized and unsubsidized placement openings and competency program openings provided by Employment Services. 6. Refer youth not eligible or appropriate for JTPA Programs to Job Services or other agency services. 7. Follow-up, under the direction of the school contact, with each client and verify services provided or the lack of services provided. 8. Assign a staff person to work with School District RE-8. 9. Provide training for the school contact and other interested School District RE-8 personnel. 10. Explore and make available opportunities for qualified youth in all services of Employment Services (Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Program, The Educational Opportunity Center, etc.) . 11. Support school contact in developing positive relationships with school personnel. 12. Contact employers to develop employment training sites for the youth when appropriate. 13. Maintain records for employment training incentive awards and issue checks to youth. 14. Intervene and/or counsel youth with employment related problems. 15. Intervene and counsel youth to provide incentive to improve school performance. 16. Continually assess the effectiveness of the Agreement. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 4 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-8 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY V. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause be giving 30 calendar days written notice to the other party. Termination may also result automatically upon loss of funding for the services contemplated herein by either the County of Weld, State of Colorado, or School District RE-8. VI. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT All modifications to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties. VII. ASSURANCES A. School District RE-8 agrees that its officers, employees, and clients do not become employees of the County of Weld, State of Colorado and, therefore, are not entitled to any employee benefits as Weld County employees as a result of the execution of this Agreement. Similarly, the County of Weld, State of Colorado agrees that its officers, employees, and clients do not become employees of School District RE-8 and, therefore, are not entitled to employee benefits of School District RE-8 as a result of the execution of this Agreement. B. The County of Weld, State of Colorado, 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 School District RE-8, or of its employees, volunteers, or agents while performing the tasks as set forth in this Agreement. School District RE-8 shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the County of Weld, State of Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its officers, and employees for any loss occasioned as a result of the performance of the services set forth in this Agreement by its employees, volunteers, clients, and agents. Similarly, School District RE-8 shall not be held liable for injuries or damages caused by any negligent acts or omissions of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its employees, volunteers, or agents while performing the tasks as set forth in this Agreement. The County of Weld, State of Colorado shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless School District RE-8, its officers and employees for any loss occasioned as a result of the performance of the services set forth in this Agreement by its employees, volunteers, clients, and agents. Both parties shall provide adequate liability and workers' compensation insurance for all of their employees and volunteers who engage in the performance of services set forth in this Agreement. 4d(1?'7' NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 5 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-8 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY C. 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 of care with respect to any persons not a party to this Agreement. D. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, or upon School District RE-8 to spend funds not otherwise appropriated in each succeeding year. E. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement is for any reason held or decided to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions herein. The parties hereto declare that they would have entered into this Agreement and each and every section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases might be declared to be unconstitutional or invalid. • 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 6 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-8 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY VIII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and may not be changed or modified, except as stated in Section VI herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this agreement as of the day, month, and year first above written. ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: COUNTY OF WELD, SCHOO DISTRICT RE-8 STATE OF COLORADO W.H. Webs er 3/as/q Br t Muntch Chairperson, Board of County Su rintendent Commissioners of Weld County APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES W to . Speckman Exe ive Director APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: WELD COUNTY PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL Richard Hillman Chairman 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-2 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 1 day of March , 1994, by and between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of Employment Services of Weld County, hereinafter referred to as "Employment Services", and Weld County School District RE-2, hereinafter referred to as "School District RE-2". Employment Services offers employment and training services to unemployed, underemployed, and economically disadvantaged youth (ages 14-21) and adults of Weld County. Employment Services wishes to expand its competency program efforts and placement activities on behalf of youth who are eligible to participate in the Youth Programs, Summer Job Hunt Program, and Summer Employment and Training Program. School District RE-2 has expressed the desire to work with Employment Services to assist youth in accessing the above mentioned services. In consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: I. TERM The term of this agreement shall be for a period beginning March 15, 1994 and is subject to the provisions of paragraph V herein and future written modifications requested by either of the parties. II. ELIGIBILITY Services shall be provided to economically disadvantaged youth who are enrolled in or are returning to School District RE-2 and who meet the criteria and demonstrate the motivation to complete the program in which they may be enrolled. The School District RE-2 contact shall target outreach efforts to those at-risk who have additional barriers such as teen parents, offenders, and youth who are in foster/group home care. III. SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-2 RESPONSIBILITIES The following roles and responsibilities shall be assigned to School District RE-2 in the implementation of this Agreement. A. School District RE-2 shall establish a school contact in the district, which will provide the following services: 1. Assist in initial assessment and outreach to identify youth which may benefit from programs under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) . The youth will be screened using the JTPA In-School Student Profile located as Attachment A. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 2 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-2 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY 2. Refer youth to Employment Services staff, when appropriate, to complete JTPA applications. 3. Assist Employment Services staff, as appropriate, in obtaining necessary eligibility documentation (see Attachment B) and initial assessment information, such as attendance records, transcripts and achievement test scores needed for initial assessment. 4. Initiate Educational/Supportive Services Plan, located as Attachment C, for each youth determined to be eligible for JTPA youth services. A copy of this Plan will be provided to Employment Services within two weeks of eligibility determination by Employment Services staff. 5. Whenever possible, assist with coordinating services as needed with other area agencies. 6. Assist with updates on Educational/Supportive Services Plan, approximately every six months. 7. Assign support staff, as necessary, to assist school contact with information gathering and coordination of services. 8. Provide advisory services or referral to counseling services as needed by the youth. 9. Assist in the development of working relationships between the School District RE-2 staff and Employment Services Youth Staff. 10. Assist with bi-monthly school performance reports for those youth who are placed on subsidized job training. 11. Assist Employment Services Youth Staff with accessing school space for counseling and/or testing students if needed. 12. Identify to Employment Services Youth Staff the names and contact information of students when they drop out. IV. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES RESPONSIBILITIES A. Employment Services shall provide to the school contact the following services: 1. Participate in the common assessment and appraisal of each applicant including the determination of the appropriateness of Employment Services Programs. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 3 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-2 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY 2. Assist in determining what services are needed by youth based on information obtained in assessments and arrangements for such services as available. 3. Develop the employment and training plan for the youth and forward copies of the Plan to the school contact. 4. Provide competency training to youth, when appropriate, in pre-employment and work maturity skills, basic skill development, work experience, and other program activities as appropriate and identified in the Plan. 5. Assist in selecting and referring, where appropriate, qualified youth applicants for available subsidized and unsubsidized placement openings and competency program openings provided by Employment Services. 6. Refer youth not eligible or appropriate for JTPA Programs to Job Services or other agency services. 7. Follow-up, under the direction of the school contact, with each client and verify services provided or the lack of services provided. 8. Assign a staff person to work with School District RE-2. 9. Provide training for the school contact and other interested School District RE-2 personnel. 10. Explore and make available opportunities for qualified youth in all services of Employment Services (Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Program, The Educational Opportunity Center, etc. ) . 11. Support school contact in developing positive relationships with school personnel. 12. Contact employers to develop employment training sites for the youth when appropriate. 13. Maintain records for employment training incentive awards and issue checks to youth. 14. Intervene and/or counsel youth with employment related problems. 15. Intervene and counsel youth to provide incentive to improve school performance. 16. Continually assess the effectiveness of the Agreement. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 4 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-2 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY V. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause be giving 30 calendar days written notice to the other party. Termination may also result automatically upon loss of funding for the services contemplated herein by either the County of Weld, State of Colorado, or School District RE-2. VI. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT All modifications to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties. VII. ASSURANCES A. School District RE-2 agrees that its officers, employees, and clients do not become employees of the County of Weld, State of Colorado and, therefore, are not entitled to any employee benefits as Weld County employees as a result of the execution of this Agreement. Similarly, the County of Weld, State of Colorado agrees that its officers, employees, and clients do not become employees of School District RE-2 and, therefore, are not entitled to employee benefits of School District RE-2 as a result of the execution of this Agreement. B. The County of Weld, State of Colorado, 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 School District RE-2, or of its employees, volunteers, or agents while performing the tasks as set forth in this Agreement. School District RE-2 shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the County of Weld, State of Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its officers, and employees for any loss occasioned as a result of the performance of the services set forth in this Agreement by its employees, volunteers, clients, and agents. Similarly, School District RE-2 shall not be held liable for injuries or damages caused by any negligent acts or omissions of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its employees, volunteers, or agents while performing the tasks as set forth in this Agreement. The County of Weld, State of Colorado shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless School District RE-2, its officers and employees for any loss occasioned as a result of the performance of the services set forth in this Agreement by its employees, volunteers, clients, and agents. Both parties shall provide adequate liability and workers' compensation insurance for all of their employees and volunteers who engage in the performance of services set forth in this Agreement. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 5 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-2 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY C. 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 of care with respect to any persons not a party to this Agreement. D. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, or upon School District RE-2 to spend funds not otherwise appropriated in each succeeding year. E. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement is for any reason held or decided to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions herein. The parties hereto declare that they would have entered into this Agreement and each and every section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases might be declared to be unconstitutional or invalid. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 6 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-2 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY VIII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and may not be changed or modified, except as stated in Section VI herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this agreement as of the day, month, and year first above written. ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: COUNTY OF WELD, SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-2 STATE OF COLORADO / W.H. Jebst r 0 /x.3/9* William Powell Chairperson, Board of County Superintendent Commissioners of Weld County APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOUR S Waite J. Speckman Exe ive Director APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: WELD COUNTY PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL e- f-J Richard Hillman Chairman 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-12 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this / day of ///QR , 1994, by and between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of Employment Services of Weld County, hereinafter referred to as "Employment Services", and Weld County School District RE-12, hereinafter referred to as "School District RE-12". Employment Services offers employment and training services to unemployed, underemployed, and economically disadvantaged youth (ages 14-21) and adults of Weld County. Employment Services wishes to expand its competency program efforts and placement activities on behalf of youth who are eligible to participate in the Youth Programs, Summer Job Hunt Program, and Summer Employment and Training Program. School District RE-12 has expressed the desire to work with Employment Services to assist youth in accessing the above mentioned services. In consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: I. TERM The term of this agreement shall be for a period beginning March 15 , 1994 and is subject to the provisions of paragraph V herein and future written modifications requested by either of the parties. II. ELIGIBILITY Services shall be provided to economically disadvantaged youth who are enrolled in or are returning to School District RE-12 and who meet the criteria and demonstrate the motivation to complete the program in which they may be enrolled. The School District RE-12 contact shall target outreach efforts to those at-risk who have additional barriers such as teen parents, offenders, and youth who are in foster/group home care. III. SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-12 RESPONSIBILITIES The following roles and responsibilities shall be assigned to School District RE-12 in the implementation of this Agreement. A. School District RE-12 shall establish a school contact in the district, which will provide the following services: 1. Assist in initial assessment and outreach to identify youth which may benefit from programs under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) . The youth will be screened using the JTPA In-School Student Profile located as Attachment A. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 2 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-12 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY 2. Refer youth to Employment Services staff, when appropriate, to complete JTPA applications. 3. Assist Employment Services staff, as appropriate, in obtaining necessary eligibility documentation (see Attachment B) and initial assessment information, such as attendance records, transcripts and achievement test scores needed for initial assessment. 4. Initiate Educational/Supportive Services Plan, located as Attachment C, for each youth determined to be eligible for JTPA youth services. A copy of this Plan will be provided to Employment Services within two weeks of eligibility determination by Employment Services staff. 5. Whenever possible, assist with coordinating services as needed with other area agencies. 6. Assist with updates on Educational/Supportive Services Plan, approximately every six months. 7. Assign support staff, as necessary, to assist school contact with information gathering and coordination of services. 8. Provide advisory services or referral to counseling services as needed by the youth. 9. Assist in the development of working relationships between the School District RE-12 staff and Employment Services Youth Staff. 10. Assist with bi-monthly school performance reports for those youth who are placed on subsidized job training. 11. Assist Employment Services Youth Staff with accessing school space for counseling and/or testing students if needed. 12. Identify to Employment Services Youth Staff the names and contact information of students when they drop out. IV. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES RESPONSIBILITIES A. Employment Services shall provide to the school contact the following services: 1. Participate in the common assessment and appraisal of each applicant including the determination of the appropriateness of Employment Services Programs. tIA flric NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 3 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-12 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY 2. Assist in determining what services are needed by youth based on information obtained in assessments and arrangements for such services as available. 3. Develop the employment and training plan for the youth and forward copies of the Plan to the school contact. 4. Provide competency training to youth, when appropriate, in pre-employment and work maturity skills, basic skill development, work experience, and other program activities as appropriate and identified in the Plan. 5. Assist in selecting and referring, where appropriate, qualified youth applicants for available subsidized and unsubsidized placement openings and competency program openings provided by Employment Services. 6. Refer youth not eligible or appropriate for JTPA Programs to Job Services or other agency services. 7. Follow-up, under the direction of the school contact, with each client and verify services provided or the lack of services provided. 8. Assign a staff person to work with School District RE-12. 9. Provide training for the school contact and other interested School District RE-12 personnel. 10. Explore and make available opportunities for qualified youth in all services of Employment Services (Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Program, The Educational Opportunity Center, etc. ) . 11. Support school contact in developing positive relationships with school personnel. 12. Contact employers to develop employment training sites for the youth when appropriate. 13. Maintain records for employment training incentive awards and issue checks to youth. 14. Intervene and/or counsel youth with employment related problems. 15. Intervene and counsel youth to provide incentive to improve school performance. 16. Continually assess the effectiveness of the Agreement. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 4 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-12 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY V. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause be giving 30 calendar days written notice to the other party. Termination may also result automatically upon loss of funding for the services contemplated herein by either the County of Weld, State of Colorado, or School District RE-12. VI. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT All modifications to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties. VII. ASSURANCES A. School District RE-12 agrees that its officers, employees, and clients do not become employees of the County of Weld, State of Colorado and, therefore, are not entitled to any employee benefits as Weld County employees as a result of the execution of this Agreement. Similarly, the County of Weld, State of Colorado agrees that its officers, employees, and clients do not become employees of School District RE-12 and, therefore, are not entitled to employee benefits of School District RE-12 as a result of the execution of this Agreement. B. The County of Weld, State of Colorado, 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 School District RE-12, or of its employees, volunteers, or agents while performing the tasks as set forth in this Agreement. School District RE-12 shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the County of Weld, State of Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its officers, and employees for any loss occasioned as a result of the performance of the services set forth in this Agreement by its employees, volunteers, clients, and agents. Similarly, School District RE-12 shall not be held liable for injuries or damages caused by any negligent acts or omissions of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its employees, volunteers, or agents while performing the tasks as set forth in this Agreement. The County of Weld, State of Colorado shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless School District RE-12, its officers and employees for any loss occasioned as a result of the performance of the services set forth in this Agreement by its employees, volunteers, clients, and agents. Both parties shall provide adequate liability and workers' compensation insurance for all of their employees and volunteers who engage in the performance of services set forth in this Agreement. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 5 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-12 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY C. 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 of care with respect to any persons not a party to this Agreement. D. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, or upon School District RE-12 to spend funds not otherwise appropriated in each succeeding year. E. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement is for any reason held or decided to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions herein. The parties hereto declare that they would have entered into this Agreement and each and every section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases might be declared to be unconstitutional or invalid. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 6 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-12 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY VIII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and may not be changed or modified, except as stated in Section VI herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this agreement as of the day, month, and year first above written. ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: COUNTY OF WELD, SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-12 STATE OF COLORADO n (.14 �C/ �ae_� �SvOf W.H. Webster 03 Doug Roe Chairperson, Board of County Superintendent Commissioners of Weld County APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOUR S Walt J. Speckman Ex ive Director APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: WELD COUNTY PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL 02142:44-19 Richard Hillman Chairman 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 1 day of March , 1994, by and between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of Employment Services of Weld County, hereinafter referred to as "Employment Services", and Weld County School District RE-1, hereinafter referred to as "School District RE-1". Employment Services offers employment and training services to unemployed, underemployed, and economically disadvantaged youth (ages 14-21) and adults of Weld County. Employment Services wishes to expand its competency program efforts and placement activities on behalf of youth who are eligible to participate in the Youth Programs, Summer Job Hunt Program, and Summer Employment and Training Program. School District RE-1 has expressed the desire to work with Employment Services to assist youth in accessing the above mentioned services. In consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: I. TERM The term of this agreement shall be for a period beginning March 15, 1994 and is subject to the provisions of paragraph V herein and future written modifications requested by either of the parties. II. ELIGIBILITY Services shall be provided to economically disadvantaged youth who are enrolled in or are returning to School District RE-1 and who meet the criteria and demonstrate the motivation to complete the program in which they may be enrolled. The School District RE-1 contact shall target outreach efforts to those at-risk who have additional barriers such as teen parents, offenders, and youth who are in foster/group home care. III. SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 RESPONSIBILITIES The following roles and responsibilities shall be assigned to School District RE-1 in the implementation of this Agreement. A. School District RE-1 shall establish a school contact in the district, which will provide the following services: 1. Assist in initial assessment and outreach to identify youth which may benefit from programs under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) . The youth will be screened using the JTPA In-School Student Profile located as Attachment A. 340276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 2 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY 2. Refer youth to Employment Services staff, when appropriate, to complete JTPA applications. 3. Assist Employment Services staff, as appropriate, in obtaining necessary eligibility documentation (see Attachment B) and initial assessment information, such as attendance records, transcripts and achievement test scores needed for initial assessment. 4. Initiate Educational/Supportive Services Plan, located as Attachment C, for each youth determined to be eligible for JTPA youth services. A copy of this Plan will be provided to Employment Services within two weeks of eligibility determination by Employment Services staff. 5. Whenever possible, assist with coordinating services as needed with other area agencies. 6. Assist with updates on Educational/Supportive Services Plan, approximately every six months. 7. Assign support staff, as necessary, to assist school contact with information gathering and coordination of services. 8. Provide advisory services or referral to counseling services as needed by the youth. 9. Assist in the development of working relationships between the School District RE-1 staff and Employment Services Youth Staff. 10. Assist with bi-monthly school performance reports for those youth who are placed on subsidized job training. 11. Assist Employment Services Youth Staff with accessing school space for counseling and/or testing students if needed. 12. Identify to Employment Services Youth Staff the names and contact information of students when they drop out. IV. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES RESPONSIBILITIES A. Employment Services shall provide to the school contact the following services: 1. Participate in the common assessment and appraisal of each applicant including the determination of the appropriateness of Employment Services Programs. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 3 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY 2. Assist in determining what services are needed by youth based on information obtained in assessments and arrangements for such services as available. 3. Develop the employment and training plan for the youth and forward copies of the Plan to the school contact. 4. Provide competency training to youth, when appropriate, in pre-employment and work maturity skills, basic skill development, work experience, and other program activities as appropriate and identified in the Plan. 5. Assist in selecting and referring, where appropriate, qualified youth applicants for available subsidized and unsubsidized placement openings and competency program openings provided by Employment Services. 6. Refer youth not eligible or appropriate for JTPA Programs to Job Services or other agency services. 7. Follow-up, under the direction of the school contact, with each client and verify services provided or the lack of services provided. 8. Assign a staff person to work with School District RE-1. 9. Provide training for the school contact and other interested School District RE-1 personnel. 10. Explore and make available opportunities for qualified youth in all services of Employment Services (Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Program, The Educational Opportunity Center, etc.) . 11. Support school contact in developing positive relationships with school personnel. 12. Contact employers to develop employment training sites for the youth when appropriate. 13. Maintain records for employment training incentive awards and issue checks to youth. 14. Intervene and/or counsel youth with employment related problems. 15. Intervene and counsel youth to provide incentive to improve school performance. 16. Continually assess the effectiveness of the Agreement. 94027 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 4 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY V. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause be giving 30 calendar days written notice to the other party. Termination may also result automatically upon loss of funding for the services contemplated herein by either the County of Weld, State of Colorado, or School District RE-1. VI. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT All modifications to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties. VII. ASSURANCES A. School District RE-1 agrees that its officers, employees, and clients do not become employees of the County of Weld, State of Colorado and, therefore, are not entitled to any employee benefits as Weld County employees as a result of the execution of this Agreement. Similarly, the County of Weld, State of Colorado agrees that its officers, employees, and clients do not become employees of School District RE-1 and, therefore, are not entitled to employee benefits of School District RE-1 as a result of the execution of this Agreement. B. The County of Weld, State of Colorado, 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 School District RE-1, or of its employees, volunteers, or agents while performing the tasks as set forth in this Agreement. School District RE-1 shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the County of Weld, State of Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its officers, and employees for any loss occasioned as a result of the performance of the services set forth in this Agreement by its employees, volunteers, clients, and agents. Similarly, School District RE-1 shall not be held liable for injuries or damages caused by any negligent acts or omissions of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its employees, volunteers, or agents while performing the tasks as set forth in this Agreement. The County of Weld, State of Colorado shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless School District RE-1, its officers and employees for any loss occasioned as a result of the performance of the services set forth in this Agreement by its employees, volunteers, clients, and agents. Both parties shall provide adequate liability and workers' compensation insurance for all of their employees and volunteers who engage in the performance of services set forth in this Agreement. 94029 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 5 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY C. 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 of care with respect to any persons not a party to this Agreement. D. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, or upon School District RE-1 to spend funds not otherwise appropriated in each succeeding year. E. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement is for any reason held or decided to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions herein. The parties hereto declare that they would have entered into this Agreement and each and every section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases might be declared to be unconstitutional or invalid. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 6 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY VIII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and may not be changed or modified, except as stated in Section VI herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this agreement as of the day, month, and year first above written. ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: COUNTY OF WELD, SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 STATE OF COLORADO 1� "Ozj W.H. Webster 03a3/611 Cliffo rookhart Chairperson, Board of County Superintendent Commissioners of Weld County APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOUR S Z(// Walte . Speckman Exec ive Director APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: WELD COUNTY PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL alettterti- Richard Hillman Chairman 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-5J AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 1 day of March , 1994, by and between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of Employment Services of Weld County, hereinafter referred to as "Employment Services", and Weld County School District RE-5J, hereinafter referred to as "School District RE-5J". Employment Services offers employment and training services to unemployed, underemployed, and economically disadvantaged youth (ages 14-21) and adults of Weld County. Employment Services wishes to expand its competency program efforts and placement activities on behalf of youth who are eligible to participate in the Youth Programs, Sumner Job Hunt Program, and Sumner Employment and Training Program. School District RE-5J has expressed the desire to work with Employment Services to assist youth in accessing the above mentioned services. In consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: I. TERM The term of this agreement shall be for a period beginning March 15, 1994 and is subject to the provisions of paragraph V herein and future written modifications requested by either of the parties. II. ELIGIBILITY Services shall be provided to economically disadvantaged youth who are enrolled in or are returning to School District RE-5J and who meet the criteria and demonstrate the motivation to complete the program in which they may be enrolled. The School District RE-5J contact shall target outreach efforts to those at-risk who have additional barriers such as teen parents, offenders, and youth who are in foster/group home care. III. SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-5J RESPONSIBILITIES The following roles and responsibilities shall be assigned to School District RE-5J in the implementation of this Agreement. A. School District RE-5J shall establish a school contact in the district, which will provide the following services: 1. Assist in initial assessment and outreach to identify youth which may benefit from programs under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) . The youth will be screened using the JTPA In-School Student Profile located as Attachment A. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 2 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-5J AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY 2. Refer youth to Employment Services staff, when appropriate, to complete JTPA applications. 3. Assist Employment Services staff, as appropriate, in obtaining necessary eligibility documentation (see Attachment B) and initial assessment information, such as attendance records, transcripts and achievement test scores needed for initial assessment. 4. Initiate Educational/Supportive Services Plan, located as Attachment C, for each youth determined to be eligible for JTPA youth services. A copy of this Plan will be provided to Employment Services within two weeks of eligibility determination by Employment Services staff. 5. Whenever possible, assist with coordinating services as needed with other area agencies. 6. Assist with updates on Educational/Supportive Services Plan, approximately every six months. 7. Assign support staff, as necessary, to assist school contact with information gathering and coordination of services. 8. Provide advisory services or referral to counseling services as needed by the youth. 9. Assist in the development of working relationships between the School District RE-5J staff and Employment Services Youth Staff. 10. Assist with bi-monthly school performance reports for those youth who are placed on subsidized job training. 11. Assist Employment Services Youth Staff with accessing school space for counseling and/or testing students if needed. 12. Identify to Employment Services Youth Staff the names and contact information of students when they drop out. IV. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES RESPONSIBILITIES A. Employment Services shall provide to the school contact the following services: 1. Participate in the common assessment and appraisal of each applicant including the determination of the appropriateness of Employment Services Programs. 340276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 3 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-5J AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY 2. Assist in determining what services are needed by youth based on information obtained in assessments and arrangements for such services as available. 3. Develop the employment and training plan for the youth and forward copies of the Plan to the school contact. 4. Provide competency training to youth, when appropriate, in pre-employment and work maturity skills, basic skill development, work experience, and other program activities as appropriate and identified in the Plan. 5. Assist in selecting and referring, where appropriate, qualified youth applicants for available subsidized and unsubsidized placement openings and competency program openings provided by Employment Services. 6. Refer youth not eligible or appropriate for JTPA Programs to Job Services or other agency services. 7. Follow-up, under the direction of the school contact, with each client and verify services provided or the lack of services provided. 8. Assign a staff person to work with School District RE-5J. 9. Provide training for the school contact and other interested School District RE-5J personnel. 10. Explore and make available opportunities for qualified youth in all services of Employment Services (Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Program, The Educational Opportunity Center, etc. ) . 11. Support school contact in developing positive relationships with school personnel. 12. Contact employers to develop employment training sites for the youth when appropriate. 13. Maintain records for employment training incentive awards and issue checks to youth. 14. Intervene and/or counsel youth with employment related problems. 15. Intervene and counsel youth to provide incentive to improve school performance. 16. Continually assess the effectiveness of the Agreement. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 4 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-5J AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY V. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause be giving 30 calendar days written notice to the other party. Termination may also result automatically upon loss of funding for the services contemplated herein by either the County of Weld, State of Colorado, or School District RE-5J. VI. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT All modifications to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties. VII. ASSURANCES A. School District RE-5J agrees that its officers, employees, and clients do not become employees of the County of Weld, State of Colorado and, therefore, are not entitled to any employee benefits as Weld County employees as a result of the execution of this Agreement. Similarly, the County of Weld, State of Colorado agrees that its officers, employees, and clients do not become employees of School District RE-5J and, therefore, are not entitled to employee benefits of School District RE-5J as a result of the execution of this Agreement. B. The County of Weld, State of Colorado, 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 School District RE-5J, or of its employees, volunteers, or agents while performing the tasks as set forth in this Agreement. School District RE-5J shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the County of Weld, State of Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its officers, and employees for any loss occasioned as a result of the performance of the services set forth, in this Agreement by its employees, volunteers, clients, and agents. Similarly, School District RE-5J shall not be held liable for injuries or damages caused by any negligent acts or omissions of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its employees, volunteers, or agents while performing the tasks as set forth in this Agreement. The County of Weld, State of Colorado shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless School District RE-5J, its officers and employees for any loss occasioned as a result of the performance of the services set forth in this Agreement by its employees, volunteers, clients, and agents. Both parties shall provide adequate liability and workers' compensation insurance for all of their employees and volunteers who engage in the performance of services set forth in this Agreement. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 5 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-5J AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY C. 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 of care with respect to any persons not a party to this Agreement. D. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, or upon School District RE-5J to spend funds not otherwise appropriated in each succeeding year. E. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement is for any reason held or decided to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions herein. The parties hereto declare that they would have entered into this Agreement and each and every section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases might be declared to be unconstitutional or invalid. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 6 SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-5J AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY VIII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and may not be changed or modified, except as stated in Section VI herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this agreement as of the day, month, and year first above written. ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: COUNTY OF WELD, SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-5J STATE OF COLORADOaltAl / itv W. Webster 4073149 Fred Palmer Chairperson, Board of County Superintendent Commissioners of Weld County APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: WELD COUNTY DIVIS ON OF HUMAN RESO S W t . Speckman Exe ive Director APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: WELD COUNTY PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL 0F--1;---4641Y Richard Hillman Chairman 940296 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 1 day of March , 1994, by and between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of Employment Services of Weld County, hereinafter referred to as "Employment Services," and Aims Community College, hereinafter referred to as "Aims." WITNESSETH WHEREAS, Employment Services offers employment and training services to unemployed, underemployed, and economically disadvantaged individuals of Weld County, and WHEREAS, Employment Services wishes to expand its coordination efforts and placement activities on behalf of individuals who are eligible to participate in the programs under it's auspices, and WHEREAS, Employment Services receives authority from the Wagner-Peyser Act, Employment First Food Stamp Program, Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Program, and the Job Training Partnership Act to provide employment and training services and employer relations services and to coordinate such activities with appropriate agencies, and WHEREAS, Aims has expressed the desire to work with Employment Services to assist individuals in accessing services and training. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: I. PURPOSE This cooperative agreement is entered into by Aims Community College and Employment Services of Weld County maximizing the two agencies sources in a coordinated fashion to: A. Provide services to those individuals who are seeking employment and training and are either eligible or may be eligible for JTPA programs. B. Establish the means for a practical and effective relationship between the two agencies for the stated purposes of: 1. Maximizing client vocational potential. 2. Ensuring clients successful participation in training. 3. Establishing cooperation to avoid duplication of funding and services. 4. Maximizing coordination in the delivery and expansion of services and programs. 5. Assist employers through developing a skilled work force. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 2 AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY II. TERM The term of this agreement shall be for a period beginning March 151994, and ending June 30, 1995, and subject to the provisions of paragraph VI herein. III. AIMS RESPONSIBILITIES A. Aims will provide the following services: 1. Assist in outreach to identify individuals who may benefit from programs under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) . Individuals can be screened using the JTPA Eligibility Pre- Screening Form located as Attachment A. 2. Refer individuals to Employment Services staff, when appropriate, to complete JTPA applications. 3. Assist in the completion or updates of an Educational Financial Assistance Plan, located as Attachment B, for each individual who will receive JTPA assistance. A copy of this Plan will be signed by the JTPA staff person, the individual and a representative of Aims. The Aims Financial Aid Officer will attach a copy of the financial award offer to Financial Assistance Plan. The plan and financial award offer will be provided to Employment Services within two weeks of submission by Employment Services staff to Aims financial aid office. If the financial award offer is not available at the time of enrollment, Aims will forward a copy of the final award when received. 4. Continue to coordinate with Employment Services in the implementation and delivery of GED and basic skills development training through the out stationing of staff to conduct GED classes, and through the utilization of Employment Services Learning Lab for GED preparation. 5. Ensure that JTPA funds are used for tuition. IV. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES RESPONSIBILITIES A. Employment Services shall complete the following services: 1. Complete the common assessment and appraisal of each applicant including the determination of the appropriateness of Employment Services Programs. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 3 AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY 2. Determine what services are needed by individuals based on information obtained in assessments and arrange for such services as available. 3. Develop an Individual Service Strategy (ISS) and document the ISS with the determination agreed upon with Aims, of the participant's financial assistance needs for training and the proper mix of JTPA and HEA Title IV funds. 4. Provide Aims with the names of JTPA participants who are to attend Aims and for whom JTPA payments will be made. 5. Document the ISS to show sufficient coordination with other resources available, to ensure to the extent practicable, that there is sufficient funding for the participant to successfully complete the agreed upon program. 6. Provide Aims with a release of information signed by the participant which will allow Employment Services to release JTPA assistance information to Aims, and which will allow Aims to release HEA financial assistance information back to Employment Services. 7. Provide the participant who receives a Federal Pell grant with an Educational Financial Assistance Plan which will indicate the portion of the HEA grant to be applied to the cost of tuition, fees, and books. This plan will be signed by a JTPA staff person, the participant and a representative from Aims. 8. Complete the Financial Assistance Plan based upon information contained in the financial award offer which is provided by Aims Community College Financial Aid Office. 9. Agree to coordinate for the provision of space for the GED classes for client groups, and for the utilization of the Employment Services Learning Lab to assist clients in gaining the skills necessary to acquire a GED or required enhancement areas. V. CONTINUATION OF EFFORTS Employment Services and Aims Community College agree to continue to coordinate and work together in the development of collaborative efforts to serve the citizens of Weld County. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 4 AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY VI. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by giving 30 calendar days written notice to the other party. Termination may also result automatically upon loss of funding for the services contemplated herein by either the County of Weld, State of Colorado; or Aims. VII. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT All modifications to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties. VIII. ASSURANCES A. Aims agrees that its officers, employees, and clients do not become employees of the County of Weld, State of Colorado and, therefore, are not entitled to any employee benefits as Weld County employees as a result of the execution of this Agreement. Similarly, the County of Weld, State of Colorado Agrees that its officers, employees, and clients do not become employees of Aims and, therefore, are not entitled to employee benefits of Aims as a result of the execution of this Agreement. B. The County of Weld, State of Colorado, 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 Aims, or of its employees, volunteers, or agents while performing the tasks as set forth in this Agreement. Aims shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the County of Weld, State of Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its officers, and employees for any loss occasioned as a result of the performance of the services set forth in this Agreement by its employees, volunteers, clients, and agents. Similarly, Aims shall not be held liable for injuries or damages caused by any negligent acts or omissions of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its employees, volunteers, or agents while performing the tasks as set forth in this Agreement. The County of Weld, State of Colorado shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Aims, its officers and employees for any loss occasioned as a result of the performance of the services set forth in this Agreement by its employees, volunteers, clients, and agents. Both parties shall provide adequate liability and workers' compensation insurance for all of their employees and volunteers who engage in the performance of services set forth in this Agreement. 940276 NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 5 AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY C. 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 of care with respect to any persons not a party to this Agreement. D. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create an obligation -on the part of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, or upon Aims to spend funds not otherwise appropriated in each succeeding year. E. If any section, Subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement is for any reason held or decided to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions herein. The parties hereto declare that they would have entered into this Agreement and each and every section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases might be declared to be unconstitutional or invalid. IX. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and may not be changed or modified, except as stated in Section VI herein. NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Page 6 AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this agreement as of the day, month and year first above written. ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: COUNTY OF WELD, AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE STATE OF COLORADO ,) }_p{/ 4e0-B- W. h. V e s er C3/23/q1 A r al Chairperson, Board of County Commissioners of Weld County APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: WELD COUNTY DIV S N OF HUMAN RES C Wal . peckman Approval Exe utive Director APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: WELD COUNTY PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL Richard Hillman Chairman 9402'76 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY 1551 N. 17th Avenue/P.O. Box 1805 Greeley, Colorado 80632 353-3800 Office 356-3975 Fax FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PLAN Name: SS 4: / l Phone: Address: School: - School Year: Course of Study: HEA Title IV Assistance Sources SEE ATTACHED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OFFER JTPA funds to be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies $ HEA funds to be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies $ (JTPA FUNDS WILL ONLY BE USED FOR TUITION, FEES, BOOKS, AND/OR SUPPLIES) Release of Information: I hereby authorize the JTPA Program and Education Institutions listed above to exchange information regarding my attendance, budget and financial assistance as itemized in this Plan. Participant Signature Date This financial assistance plan identifies the source and amount of funds that shall be applied to the cost of tuition, fees, books, and/or supplies. Participant Signature Employment Services Case Manager Signature Education Institution Signature 940276 Hello