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Home My WebLink About991088.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR HEAD START PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR 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 an Application for Federal Assistance for the Head Start Program Expansion Grant from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, Family Education Network, to the Department of Health and Human Services, commencing January 1, 2000, and ending December 31, 2001, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said application, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Application for Federal Assistance for the Head Start Program Expansion Grant from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, Family Education Network, to the Department of Health and Human Services be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said application. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 17th day of May, A.D., 1999. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY, COL ADO ATTEST: f Da K. Hall, Chair Weld County Clerk tot B. �` • arbar Kirkmeyer -Tem BY: Deputy Clerk to the U Ns I, u ♦ eorge . B er APP S TO FORM: ile unty Attorney S J Glenn Vaad 991088 HR0070 itol\CI4c, MEMORANDUM 11111111e TO: Weld County Board of County Commissioners FROM: Walter J. Speckman, Executive Director, late Department of Human Services COLORADO DATE: May 17, 1999 SUBJECT: Head Start Expansion Presented before the Weld County Board of County Commissioners is a proposal to the Department of Human Services, Head Start Bureau to expand the Head Start Program in Weld County by seventy (70) children. The expansion request is for $237,754.00. For further information please contact Tere Keller-Amaya at extension 3342. 991088 APPLICATION FOR OMB Approval No. 0348-0043 FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 2. DATE SUBMITTED Applicant Identifier 08CH0020 1.TYPE OF SUBMISSION: . 3. DATE RECEIVED BY STATE State Application Identifier Application . Preapplication 08CH0020 0 Construction ' ❑Construction 4. DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY Federal Identifier RNon-Construction ' ❑Non-Construction 08CH0020 5.APPLICANT INFORMATION Legs'Name: Llg14 Coi my Divicirtn of Kra 1 C e SOrganizational Unit:Fami Tllyyq Educational Network of Address(give city, county,state,and zip code): Name and telephone nun✓dg dflierscP b'e Contacted on matters involving this 15 51 North 17th Avenue application(give area code) Walter J . Speckman GrcclBxCoiggorado 80632 ( 970) 353-3800 6.EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(EIN): 7.TYPE OF APPLICANT: (enter appropriate letter In box) U1 8 4' 6 0 0 018 1 3 A.State H. Independent School Dist. 8.TYPE OF APPLICATION: B. County I. State Controlled Institution of Higher Learning C.Municipal J. Private University D.Township K.Indian Tribe 0 New yy Continuation JD Revision E.Interstate L.Individual 1� F. Intermunicipal M.Profit Organization If Revision,enter appropriate!sns-Fi�arls)in box(es) I_I G.Special District N. Other(Specify) A. Increase Award 8. Decrease Award C. Increase Duration 9.NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY: D. Decrease Duration Other(specify): DHHS 10. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER: 11. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT: Expansion 9 k - 6 On PY00 Head Start Grant TITLE: Head Start Basic , T&TA , & Startup 12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT!Cities, Counties,States,etc.): Weld County , Colorado 13. PROPOSED PROJECT 114. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF: Start Date Ending Date a.Applicant - b.Project 1/ 1/00 12/31/01 + 1$, ESTIMATED FUNDING: 18. IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER a. Federal 12372 PROCESS? 237 , 754 'DD a. YES. THIS PREAPPLICATION/APPLICATION WAS MADE AVAILABLE b. Applicant $ 59 , 439 .00 TO THE STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS FOR REVIEW ON: c. State $ .00 DATE d. Local $ 00 b. NO. O PROGRAM IS NOT COVERED BY E.O. 12372 e. Other $ .00 O OR PROGRAM HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED BY STATE FOR RFVIFW f. Program Income a 00 17. IS THE APPLICANT DELINOUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT? 9 TOTAL ❑ Yes If'Yes,'attach an explanation. ® No a 297 , 193 .00 18. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ALL DATA IN THIS APPLICATION/PREAPPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WILL COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS AWARDED. e. y Na of th i d Re sanative rtb c I Dh er ba°�e �. `1�a°(zf, �`�1a1r Weld County bard of County Commissio ell r9trI 356-4000 d.Signature orize live e. Date Signed Mg O5/11 Previous Edition Usable Standard Form 424(REV 4-921 Authorized for Local Reproduction Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SF 424 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 45 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget. Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0043), Washington, DC 20503. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY. This is a standard form used by applicants as a required facesheet for preapplications and applications submitted for Federal assistance. It will be used by Federal agencies to obtain applicant certification that States which have established a review and comment procedure in response to Executive Order 12372 and have selected the program to be included in their process, have been given an opportunity to review the applicant's submission. Item: Entry: Item: Entry: 1. Self-explanatory. 12. List only the largest political entities affected (e.g., State, counties, cities.) 2. Date application submitted to Federal agency (or State, if applicable) & applicant's control number (if applicable). 13. Self-explanatory. 3. State use only (if applicable). 14. List the applicant's Congressional District and any District(s) affected by the program or project. 4. If this application is to continue or revise an existing award, enter present Federal identifier number. If for a 15. Amount requested or to be contributed during the first new project, leave blank. funding/budget period by each contributor. Value of in- kind contributions should be included on appropriate lines 5. Legal name of applicant, name of primary organizational as applicable. If the action will result in a dollar change to unit which will undertake the assistance activity, complete an existing award, include o�the amount of the change. address of the applicant, and name and telephone number For decreases, enclose the amounts in parentheses. If both of the person to contact on matters related to this basic and supplemental amounts are included, show application. breakdown on an attached sheet. For multiple program 6. Enter Employer Identification Number (EIN) as assigned funding, use totals and show breakdown using same by the Internal Revenue Service. categories as item 15. 7. Enter the appropriate letter in the space provided. 16. Applicants should contact the State Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Federal Executive Order 12372 to 8. Check appropriate box and enter appropriate letter(s) in determine whether the application is subject to the State the space(s) provided: intergovernmental review process. — "New" means a new assistance award. 17. This question applies to the applicant organization, not — the person who signs as the authorized representative. "Continuation" means an extension for an additional Categories of debt include delinquent audit allowances, funding/budget period for a project with a projected loans and taxes. completion date. 8. To be signed by the authorized representative of the applicant. A copy of the governing body's authorization — "Revision" means any change in the Federal for you to sign this application as official representative Government's financial obligation or contingent must be on file in the applicant's office. (Certain Federal liability from an existing obligation. agencies may require that this authorization be submitted as 9. Name of Federal agency from which assistance is being Part of the application. requested with this application. 10. Use the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number and title of the program under which assistance is required. 11. Enter a brief descriptive title of the project. If more than one program is involved, you should append an explanation on a separate sheet. If appropriate (e.g., construction or real property projects), attach a map showing project location. For preapplications, use a separate sheet to provide a summary description of this project. SF 424 Back(Rev.4-921 a 9 - co f - / , : incrI N. . N | 7°"111.1 71 ~ — !. o - 4/Y = CO - § E. !a. ® IlIlillIllI - ` m ! || 2 ! Li t 2in \ \\ �\ . \ \ \ § � � ! o , ® K C. 1 ! 3 \ Q : : § % § o - a _c•I r Lo 2 - - e o @ $ k ■ 2 7 : g e o / . / � — _ < et Z I , s * z4 I go E - 2B � \ k0 $ © ° S - - } « ) ° I 2 � j � } = LI. la# , k !Ili 2 - 2 Ill \ . • . en. . CO 40. ' , | & 1I - ■ . a LO tr9 o \ on en « a CA 4. o ! \ ■ . ? \ � � \ ■ ! . | /| @ a ! u ! ! ! k 11 \ ! Ni \ \ % a a . . | 2 ; w Pi gi i § a 2 | ! 'kI � I I I I E L I I I 1 I N CZ L a . a ,� 0'1d (T CO N O d N O .--I CV CO � .---1 N d" ^ f p + 6l 117 � ^ ^ ^ .. , r- LAO a) CT 0) Cl l0 i L17 LAO CO .-1 CO N Co ¢V N y N f? 4, 4/). 4/). o h m y N 3 t l) m 61 CO C". Ln in Cl) 12 0 M .. Li Zi F Ln Ln d co N )- L ^ R✓J 6, O C W NN. 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Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0043), Washington, DC 20503. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY. NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the awarding agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant I certify that the applicant: 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance Act of 1973, as amended(29 U.S.C. §794),which prohibits and the institutional, managerial and financial capability discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended(42 U.S.C. §6101- of project costs) to ensure proper planning, management 6107),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age;(e) and completion of the project described in this the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972(P.L.92- application. 255), as amended,relating to nondiscrimination on the basis 2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and of United States, and if appropriate, the State, through Alcoholism Prevention,Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of any authorized representative, access to and the right to 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to examine all records,books,papers, or documents related nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; to the award; and will establish a proper accounting (g)§§ 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 system in accordance with generally accepted (42 U.S.C.290 dd-3 and 290 ee-3), as amended, relating to accounting standards or agency directives. confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records;(h) 3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from Tide VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968(42 U.S.C. §3601 using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or et seq.), as amended, relating to non-discrimination in the presents the appearance of personal or organizational sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) any other conflict of interest, or personal gain. nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being made; and 4. Will initiate and complete the work within the (j)the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the which may apply to the application. awarding agency. 7. Will comply,or has already complied,with the requirements 5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. §§4728-4763) relating to prescribed of Tides II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and standards for merit systems for programs funded under Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970(P.L.91-646) one of the nineteen statutes or regulations specified in which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of Federal Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F). or federally assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes 6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to regardless of Federal participation in purchases. nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a)Tide VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L.88-352) 8. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Hatch which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,color Act(5 U.S.C. §§ 1501-1508 and 7324-7328)which limit the or national origin; (b) Tide IX of the Education political activities of employees whose principal employment Amendments and 1 of 1972, whichas amended ro (20 U.S.C. §§ on16 on1- activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. 1683, and 1685-1686), prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Previous Edition Usable Standard Form 4248(Rev.4192) Prescribed by OMB Circular A•102 Authorized for Local Reproduction 9. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the 12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. §§276a to 276a - 7), the 1968 (16 U.S.C. §§ 1271 et seq.) related to protecting Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. §§276c and 18 U.S.C. components or potential components of the national §§874), and the Contact Work Hours and Safety wild and scenic rivers system. Standards Act(40 U.S.C. §§327-333), regarding labor standards for federally assisted construction 13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance subagreements. with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470), EO 11593 10. Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance (identification and protection of historic properties), and purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which (16 U.S.C. 469a-1 et seq.). requires recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood 14. Will comply with P.L.93-348 regarding the protection of insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and human subjects involved in research, development, and acquisition is$10,000 or more. related activities supported by this award of assistance. 11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be 15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of 1966(P.L. 89-544, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq.) environmental quality control measures under the pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of warm National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91- blooded animals held for research, teaching, or other 190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification activities supported by this award of assistance. of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) 16. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 4801 et seq.) which with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency prohibits the use of lead based paint in construction or with the approved State management program developed rehabilitation of residence structures. under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. §§1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of Federal 17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and actions to State (Clear Air)Implementation Plans under compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Section 176(c)of the Clear Air Act of 1955, as amended Act of 1984 or OMB Circular No. A-133, Audits of (42 U.S.C. §§ 7401 et seq.); (g) protection of Institutions of Higher Learning and other Non-profit underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Institutions. Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, (P.L. 93- 523);and(h)protection of endangered species under the 18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, (P.L.93- Federal laws, executive orders, regulations and policies 205). governing this program. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL TITLE Chair APPLICANT ORGANIZATION DATE SUBMITTED Weld County Board of Commissioners 05/17/99 Human Services Department, Family Educational Network of Weld County Standard Form 4248(Rev.4/92)back Certification Regarding Lobbying Certification for Contracts. Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: (1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement. (2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence and officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, and officer or employee of Congress , or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying, " in accordance with its instructions. (3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was place when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352 , title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10, 000 and not more than $100, 000 for each such failure. Weld County Board of Commissioners Denartment of Human Services rganization _4 /a Chair 05/17/99 Authorized Sign ture Title Date Dale K. Hall NOTE: If Disclosure Forms are required, please contact: Administration for Children and Families Administration for Children, Youth, and Families/HSB P.O. Box 1182, Washington, D.C. 20013 ATTN: Lynda Perez Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters—Primary Covered Transactions Instructions for Certification 1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective primary participant is providing the certification set out below. 2. The inability of a person to provide the certification required below will not necessarily result in denial of participation in this covered transaction. The prospective participant shall submit an explanation of why it cannot provide the certification set out below. The certification or explanation will be considered in connection with the department or agency's determination whether to enter into this transaction. However, failure of the prospective primary participant to furnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify such person from participation in this transaction. 3. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when the department or agency determined to enter into this transaction. If it is later determined that the prospective primary participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default. 4. The prospective primary participant shall provide immediate written notice to the department or agency to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective primary participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. 5. The terms covered transaction, debarred, suspended, ineligible, lower tier covered transaction, participant, person, primary covered transaction, principal, proposal, and voluntarily excluded, as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of the rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the department or agency to which this proposal is being submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations. 6. The prospective primary participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment - under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency entering into this transaction. 7. The prospective primary participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include the clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, • Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transaction," provided by the department or agency entering into this covered transaction, without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions. 8. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tie- covered transaction that it is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Nonprocurement Programs. 9. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. 10. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 6 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default. ************ Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters--Primary Covered Transactions (1) The prospective primary participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals: (a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded by any Federal department or agency; (b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; (c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; and (d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default. (2) Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion—Lower Tier Covered Transactions Instructions for Certification 1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective lower tier participant is providing the certification set out below. 2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment. 3. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or had become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. 4. The terms covered transaction, debarred, suspended, ineligible, lower tier covered transaction, participant, person, primary covered transaction, principal, proposal, and voluntarily excluded, as used in this clause, have the meaning set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the person to which this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations. 5. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, [[Page 33043]] should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency with which this transaction originated. 6. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include this clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transaction," without . modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions. 7. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Nonprocurement Programs. 8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. 9. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility an Voluntary Exclusion—Lower Tier Covered Transactions (1) The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency. (2) Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal. This certification is required by the regulations implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988: 45 CFR Part 76, Subpart, F. Sections 76.630(c) and (d)(2) and 76.645(a)(1) and (b) provide that a Federal agency may designate a central receipt point for STATE-WIDE AND STATE AGENCY-WIDE certifications, and for notification of criminal drug convictions. For the Department of Health and Human Services, the central pint is: Division of Grants Management and Oversight, Office of Management and Acquisition, Department of Health and Human Services, Room 517-D, 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201. Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (Instructions for Certification) 1. By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement,the grantee is providing the certification set out below. 2. The certification set out below is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the agency awards the grant. if it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act,the agency, in addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action authorized under the Drug-Free Workplace Act. 3. For grantees other than individuals,Alternate I applies. 4. For grantees who are individuals,Alternate II applies. 5. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified on the certification. If known,they may be identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not identity the workplaces at the time of application,or upon award, if there is no application,the grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information available for Federal inspection. Failure to identity all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's drug-free workplace requirements. 6. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State highway department while in operation, State employees in each local unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio studios). 7. if the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant,the grantee shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in question (see paragraph five). B. Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and Drug-Free Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular,to the following definitions from these rules: Controlled substance means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C.812) and as further defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15); Conviction means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both. by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes: Criminal drug statute means a Federal or non-Federal criminal statute involving the manufacture,distribution, dispensing, use. or possession of any controlled substance; Employee means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work under a grant. including: (i) All direct charge employees: (ii) All indirect charge employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant: and. (iii/ Temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are on the grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers. • even if used to meet a matching requirement: consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of eubreciprents or subcontractors in covered workplaces). Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements Alternate L (Grantees Other Than Individuals) The grantee certifies that it will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by: (a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against emp'oyees for violation of such prohlaition; (b) Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about -- (1)The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (2) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; (3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and (4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; (c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a); (d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will — (1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (2) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction; (e) Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under paragraph (d)(2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant; (0 Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under paragraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee who is so convicted -- (1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or (2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; (g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f). (B) The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant: Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code) Check O if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here. Alternate II. (Grantees Who Are Individuals) (a) The grantee certifies that, as a condition of the grant, he or she will not engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance in conducting any activity with the grant; (b) If convicted of a criminal drug offense resulting from a violation occurring during the conduct of any grant activity, he or she will report the conviction, in writing, within 10 calendar days of the conviction, to every grant officer or other designee, unless the Federal agency designates a central point for the receipt of such notices. When notice is made to such a central point, it shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant. [55 FR 21690, 21702, May 25, 1990] Certification Regarding Environmental Tobacco Smoke Public Law 103-227, Part C - Environmental Tobacco Smoke, also known as the Pro-Children Act of 1994 (Act), requires that smoking not be permitted in any portion of any indoor facility owned or leased or contracted for by any entity and used routinely or regularly for the provision of health, day care, education, or library services to children under the age of 18, if the services are funded by Federal programs either directly or through State or local governments, by Federal grant, contract, loan, or loan guarantee. The law does not apply to children's services provided in private residences, facilities funded solely by Medicare or Medicaid funds, and portions of facilities used for inpatient drug or alcohol treatment. Failure to comply with the provisions of the law may result in the imposition of a civil monetary penalty of up to $1000 per day and /or the imposition of an administrative compliance order on the responsible entity. By signing and submitting this application the applicant/grantee certifies that it will comply with the requirements of the Act. The applicant/grantee further agrees that it will require the language of this certification be included in any subawards which contain provisions for children's services and that all subgrantees shall certify accordingly. FAMILY EDUCATIONAL NETWORK OF WELD COUNTY BUDGET NARRATIVE HEAD START EXPANSION Program Year 2000 Personnel: $99,015 Pays for staff gross salaries for nine months. Service Coordinator 1 FTE $18,450.00 (Island Grove) Teacher 2 FTE 32,980.00 (Dos Rios& Frederick) Teacher Assist 3 FTE 37,016.00 (Island Grove, Dos Rios& Frederick) Lunch Aide 2.55 FTE 10,568.00 (Dos Rios & Frederick) Fringe Benefits: $30,695.00 Pays for fringe benefits for regular employees at the following rates: • FICA .0620 x salary • Medicare .0145 x salary • Disability .0051 x salary • Life Insurance .00029 x 3 x salary • Retirement .06 x salary • Worker's Compensation .0068 x Teacher's salaries .0916 x Aides' salaries .0049 x Admin. Staff salaries • Health & Dental $1,855/staff/year (Retirement, disability, and life insurance are only available to full-time employees.) Staff Travel: $1,175.00 Pays for staff to attend Regional,National Conferences and other out-of state conferences, related to job performance. Supplies: $10,585.00 Pays for consumable classroom supplies to include teaching materials, construction paper, paint, etc., also pays for replacement costs associated with wear and tear of books, manipulatives, etc., and cleaning supplies. We provide Medical/Dental supplies that include first aide kits,toothbrushed and other necessary medical equipment. We also provide kitchen supplies that include plated, thermometers. We also pay for any special equipment necessary to adapt to children with disabilities within this line item, i.e.,: special spoons, chairs, etc. We also include the costs of consumable office supplies in this line item. The budget amount for this proposal was based on historical costs incurred by the FENWC Programs. Contractual: $11,754.00 The contractual line item pays for contractual expenses,for direct services for children and families, with local physicians,health clinics,North Range Behavioral Health Center(mental health),dentists, and nutrition contracts. These costs include(but are not limited to):screenings,medical exams/treatment by a doctor,dental exams/treatment with a dentist. Mental Assessments and care for children and families, plus training for and consultation with staff. Services for the additional children will be added onto our current contracts. Again, the costs were based upon historical costs incurred by the program. 1 Other: $72,530.00 Covers the following costs: Child Liability Insurance -Our insurance is with Fritts Insurance Company, at$3.80 per child. 3.80 x 70=$266.00 Child Travel-Vehicle Operating Expenses-the Weld County Department of Transportation will be providing transportation for the children. Charges for this service are based on the number of miles and the time we are transporting a child. We include transportation to appointments for children with disabilities enrolled in the Head Start program. These costs include;driver time,maintenance and repair,and gas.The cost was figured based upon historical information of the average cost per child for transportation is$755/year x 70=$52,840.00. Field Trips-(Monthly) Includes a trip to the Denver and such local attractions as the Pumpkin Farm, libraries, etc. $3.00 x 70 x 9 months =$1,890.00. Local Staff Mileage - Staff mileage is paid at $.27 per mile for staff to travel to the sites for monitoring and training purposes. We reimburse staff for recruitment of eligible Head Start participants, home visits, in-state, training, meetings, etc. Approximately 500 miles per staff member-3,000 x$.27=810.00. Nutrition and Food-Pays for meal costs not covered by funds received through the Child Adult Care Food Program for USDA reimbursement for meals, and for the costs of adult meals for teachers, teacher aides, and volunteers who are participate in mealtime activities. $13,924.00 Parent Activities - Covers the cost for Parent Meetings and Parent Trainings that include travel reimbursements and child care costs. $10.00 x 70 =$700.00. PA 20 Training and Technical Assistance-This category pays for staff training,primarily focused on higher education and certification. $2,100 ($350.00 x 6). Total federal budget Request: $225,754.00. $3,225.05 per child (federal funds), $806.27 per child (match contribution), total cost per child $4,031.32. 2 START-UP FUNDS BUDGET NARRATIVE Supplies: $12,000.00 Pays for two classrooms to be set up with supplies which include, but are not limited to: tables, chairs,water tables,shelves,dramatic play equipment, manipulatives,gross motor equipment(tri- cycles), cubbies, books music supplies and instruments, and other materials necessary for classroom set-up. These costs again are based upon historical costs. IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS/NON-FEDERAL MATCH Volunteer Hours: 3,150 hours x 6.94=$21,861.00 Donated Services: $10,000.00 Weld County Donated Indirect Costs: $24,721.00 TOTAL: $56,582.00 3 FAMILY EDUCATIONAL NETWORK OF WELD COUNTY HEAD START EXPANSION PROPOSAL Project Summary/Abstract The Family Educational Network of Weld County (FENWC), 1551 North 17 Avenue/P.O. Box 1805, Greeley, Colorado 80632 provides a comprehensive early childhood education program, which focuses on early childhood development and provides support to families within Weld County, Colorado (Region VIII). FENWC's programs are supported by the Head Start framework. FENWC currently serves 477 Head Start eligible children (September through mid-June), 386 Migrant Head Start children (June through September),and 88 State funded eligible children. We are asking to increase our enrollment by seventy children, targeting monolingual Spanish-speaking, and rural children for an additional $223,654.00, to our on-going Head Start budget. Start-up costs will consist of $12,000.00 for classroom supplies and small equipment. FENWC will provide $59,439.00, in matching contributions. The United States Department of Agriculture, Child Adult Food Care Program will provide reimbursement of approximately $25,000.00 for food and nutrition services. An increase of forty (40) children will occur at two of our centers in the City of Greeley. The areas served include: Evans, Kersey, Eaton, Ault, and Pierce. Our Frederick Center will serve the additional thirty (30) children from the towns of Frederick, Firestone, Dacono, Erie, Mead, and parts of Platteville. Greeley is located in South Central Weld County, while Frederick is located in the southern area of Weld County (see attached map). The program will operate using its current double-session model, commencing January 1, 2000, or earlier based upon notification of award. FENWC works with numerous agencies to identify the needs of families, and determine eligibility according to funding sources. We individualize programs so that they are responsive to the needs of each child and family. The following services are available to families and children through FENWC. Education Services. Individual Development Plans (IDP's) are implemented to stimulate social, emotional, motor and intellectual learning experiences, self- reliance,self-esteem and self-confidence are encouraged,thus a solid ground work is established for future educational success. Medical/Dental Services. The Health Component works in collaboration with various agencies and private providers to provide a broad range of medical, dental and mental health activities. Health and nutrition education is provided to the parents to promote sound physical and mental child development. 4 Disabilities Services/Mental Health Services. Children with disabilities are identified and services are provided for them. Once a child is identified as being in need of disabilities services, an Individual Education Plan (IEP) is developed using a multi-disciplinary team approach, which includes parental input. Once the IEP is developed, appropriate services, resources and supports are provided to meet the needs of the child and family in conjunction with the Local Education Agency. Family/Community Partnerships. Family/Community Partnerships works directly with various social agencies to obtain needed assistance for families; to provide them with social services, educational and employment training, and to enable them to improve the quality and condition of their lives. A Family Partnership Agreement (FPA) is completed with each family so that they may receive the support, resources, and services necessary to assist them reach the goals they have established for themselves and their families. Parent Involvement. Parent Involvement works with parents to promote self- sufficiency, create a healthy home environment, assist parents support their children through their educational careers, and to support program staff to view the parents as the child's primary educator. FENWC considers parents an integral part of the total staff. Parent participation is encouraged in the decision-making process of their children's education, as well as decisions concerning the over-all operation of the program. We support parents in their role and jointly develop goals for their children. The Family Educational Network of Weld County (FENWC) is committed to providing at- risk children and families with a developmentally appropriate,comprehensive program that will promote self-esteem, foster social-competence, develop independence, and enable children and families to experience future successes. Funding for FENWC comes primarily from Federal Grants, Administered by the Department of Health and Human Services/Administration of Children and Families/Head Start Bureau. Other funding sources come from the State of Colorado, Colorado Preschool Program, passed through local school districts. Children may qualify for services through the following funding sources: The Head Start and Migrant Head Start Programs, Colorado Pre-school Program, School District Special Needs Funds, and families paying for services. FENWC currently has twelve sites located throughout Weld County. 5 The Department of Human Services (DHS), the umbrella agnecy for FENWC, is a comprehensive, integrated human service agency under the Weld County Board of County Commissioners. The Department of Human Services has served the Weld County Community as a Community Action Agency since 1978. It is the designated agency under the Community Services Block Grant. The Department of Human Services has under its umbrella: The Family Educational of Weld County (Head Start, Migrant Head Start Programs,and State Funded Early Childhood Education Programs), Employment Services of Weld County, and the Area Agency on Aging. See Appendices. OBJECTIVE AND NEED FOR ASSISTANCE The Family Educational Network of Weld County (FENWC) is committed to providing low- income children and families with a developmentally appropriate comprehensive program to promote self-esteem, social competence, and help children reach educational success. The Family Educational Network of Weld County works with parents so they may gain the confidence to work with their children at home, feel comfortable in a school setting to support their children, enable them to further their own educational and skill levels, help them in finding employment, and to provide or refer out for any support services needed. Therefore, it may be stated that primary objectives of the Fmaily Educational Network are to provide the following services to Head Start children to foster a higher degree of social competence: 1)Medical/Dental/Mental Health Services, 2) Nutritional Services, 3) Social Services, and 4) Parent Related Services. The Family Educational Network of Weld County also encourages active parent involvement in the following manners: 1) Parent Policy Council, 2) in the classroom as paid volunteers, or observers, 3) volunteers in the component areas, 4) working with children at home, and 5) taking the lead as the primary educator of their child. The Family Educational Network of Weld County currently provides Head Start services to families in Weld County with sites in the following locations: Greeley - There are seven sites in Greeley, providing services to children living in Greeley, Evans, Nunn, Ault, Pierce, Eaton, Windsor, Severence, Gill, and Kersey. Six of the sites are located on elementary school campuses and the seventh is located in a Section VIII, Housing Complex. Milliken - Provides services to the towns of Johnstown and Milliken. This site is located on the Milliken Elemenatry School campus. Frederick- Serves the towns and rural areas of Firestone, Frederick, Dacono, Erie, Mead, and parts of Platteville. Gilcrest - Enrolls children from the towns and rural areas of Gilcrest and LaSalle. School District RE-1, provides free space in the elementary school. 6 Platteville - Expands services for School District RE-1, for families living in Platteville and the surrounding areas. School District RE-1 provides a classroom at no cost to the program. Hudson - Provides services to children in the towns and rural areas of Hudson, Keenesburg, Prospect Valley and Roggen. These classrooms are also located on elementary school campus. Statistical Data Weld County Population There are 28 incorporated towns in Weld County, which are statutory towns, governed by elected councils and mayors. Greeley, the principal town in Weld County is located in the central part of the county and contains approximately 45%of the county's population. The population density per square mile has increased from 4 people in 1980, to 31 people in 1990, and is projected to increase to more than 57 by 2010. Approximately 25% of the population resides in an 800 square mile area in the southwestern part of the county. The population density for this area is approximately 149 people per square mile. According to 1990 census figures the last decade's growth rate was 6.8%, since then it has been estimated that Weld County's population has increased an average of 3% annually. This current increase will add up to an increase estimated at approximately 15.3% by the end of the decade. The 1996 census information showed that among all 63 counties in Colorado, Weld County ranks 9th in total population and population density. The county is classified as an urban county by the Demographic Section of the Colorado Division of Local Government, however; there are many towns located in Weld County which fit the criteria for rural areas. Weld County's population for 1998, is 151,108, with a projected population of 187,076 in 2005. Ethnic Distribution White 77% Hispanic 21% Black/Other 2% Economic/Income Profile The most current complete statistics reflect the income levels and profiles from 1997. The economy has changed from a predominately agricultural economy to a more diversified economy, including an increase in the service and manufacturing industries. Service Industries personal income has increased from 9% in 1969, to 25% in 1993, and manufacturing personal income has increased from 12% in 1969, to 27% in 1997, Meanwhile, agricultural personal income has decreased from 22% in 1969, to 8% in 1997. Also, the migrant population has changed dramatically,and the area has seen a decrease in"mobile-migrants"and an increase in"seasonal- farm workers." With this change we have seen an increase in monolingual Spanish-speaking children and families. 7 ✓ Weld County Per Capita Income (1998) $19,427.00 ✓ Weld County Median Family Income (1998) 33,767.00 ✓ Colorado Per Capita Income (1998) 25,740.00 Child Poverty Rate/Information (Weld County. 1998) ✓ 6,839 children or 18.9%, of Weld County's children live in poverty. ✓ Families receiving TANF Benefits, including "Child Only" cases (200+): 504 (This number is down from 1,802 in 1993.) ✓ Families receiving Medicaid only: 2,284 (This number has increased from 1,543, in 1993.) ✓ There are approximately 750 "Migrant Seasonal Farmworker" families not receiving supplemental assistance from the Department of Social Services. Unemployment Rate. March 1999 ✓ Weld County 3.6% ✓ Greeley 3.9% ✓ Colorado 2.7% ✓ National Average 4.3% Greeley/Weld County does not have much of an issue with unemployment, however; the underemployment rate is significant. A recent article published by the Greeley Tribune revealed that Greeley's wages for comparable positions are well below the state average. As noted above, the TANF recipient rate has reduced drastically, therefore; demonstrating the success of Weld County's Welfare to Work programs. Even though the Welfare to Work Programs have been successful in employing participants, the wages remain low, as a result; FENWC does not have an issue of decreased eligible families due to newly found working statuses. Cost of Living Summary(1998) The average cost of living for a family of four is $28,268.00 per year. The break out of costs is as follows: Rental Housing (3 bedroom house) $704.00 Gas & Electricity 70.00 Phone 20.00 Cable 45.00 Food 520.00 Clothing 35.00 Medical (one office visit) 105.00 Automotive (Insurance, maintenance, gas & payments) 450.00 Recreation 140.00 Miscellaneous 300.00 Total expenses per month 2,389.00 8 Public Education There are 13 public school districts in Weld County. District Common Name # of Students # est. 0-5 SPED children RE-1J St. Vrain Valley 2,840 6 RE-1 Gilcrest 1,959 19 RE-2 Eaton 1,343 5 RE-3J Keenesburg 1,509 12 RE-4 Windsor 2,362 14 RE-5J Johnstown/Milliken 1,441 11 Dist. 6 Greeley/Evans 13,484 156 RE-7 Kersey 1,077 5 RE-8 Ft. Lupton 2,635 22 RE-9 Ault-Highland 889 17 RE-10J Briggsdale 139 RE-12 Grover 124 Total Student Enrollment 21,032 Total Est. Children(3-4) with Disabilities . . . 267 Total Est. children (0-2) with Disabilities . . . 100 Data gathered by the Goals 2000 Advisory Team on public school student enrollment reflects the following:29.4%of student families qualify for free lunch program as compared to the State average of 21.8%, twenty-two point four percent (22.4%) of students live in single parent households;four point one percent(4.1%)of youth's lack employment; seven percent (7%) of teen students become pregnant; and 4.7% of students drop out. In 1996, the Colorado Department of Education, Early Childhood Initiatives completed a comprehensive on site evaluation called the "Community Child Service Review. A team with representation from around the state organized interviews with over 22 agencies and facilitated 5 family focus groups throughout Weld County. The following concerns were identified: • Families want more inclusive supports within their own communities. • Inclusion is happening on a small scale, but needs to increase. • Transportation continues to be a barrier that prevents families from accessing supports, resources and services. • The language barrier and lack of culturally sensitive professionals have isolated many families. (51% of the children enrolled in FENWC programs are monolingual Spanish speaking). • Weld County has a history of strong interagency and business collaboration. • More funding needs to be available to establish consultation and intervention to meet the needs of the disabled child. 9 Weld County's Interagency Early Child Find Network has seen over 720, children this year (birth to four), 267 children have been referred to specialized services and 253, were referred for on-going monitoring of their development, Part C, IDEA, count was 210, eligible children in need of comprehensive services. There continues to be a lack of community resources for families not qualifying for Part C, but in need of support, learning opportunities, and resource management. These recent Community Assessments and Planning Teams Reports have reinforced the assumption that despite good interagency collaboration and networking, Weld County still does not meet the needs of families identified with risking factors. FENWC, is in involved in many planning and coordinated activities in the community. These activities include: Conducting a Community Youth Health Care Needs Assessment in conjunction with the Children's Clinic and the North Colorado Medical Center, and attending many coalitions/committees at the local level including: the Immunization Coalition, Weld County Health Coalition, Early Childhood Advisory Councils for three school districts, Weld County Capacity Building Grant Advisory Committee, Weld Information and Referrals Services -Child Care Resource and Referral Agency, Northern Colorado Migrant Coalition, Local Interagency Coordinating Council/Child Find, Aims Community College Early Childhood Advisory Council and other local state boards and councils. These groups work at analyzing gaps and needed services in the community to develop plans by which they can create services and resources to better meet the demands of the community. Seven local school districts provide services to preschool children through the Colorado Preschool Program (CPP). The Family Educational Network of Weld County coordinates services with three of these school districts. Many of the children served by CPP are Head Start eligible who are on the wait list and cannot be served in Head Start slots due to the FENWC/Head Start funding level. If FENWC were to receive the additional seventy slots, seventy additional at-risk, three and four year old children would be able to receive services by CPP,therefore; increasing the capacity of Weld County to serve preschool age children. As well as increasing the preschool capacity, the ability of school to coordinate services between district and FENWC will be enhanced. FENWC has agreements with local child care facilities in Greeley to provide wrap-in services for children in need of extended care. The current Community Assessment/Parent Survey indicated that thirty-one percent (31%) of FENWC children need extended care. Of that 31%, 50% are cared for by family and neighbors 26% by family day care homes, while 14% are cared for in large day care facilities. FENWC assists families receive child care subsidies from the local Department of Social Services, provides child transportation to child care locations and communicates with day care providers regarding child issues to ensure a continuum of care. 10 There are many child care options for the residents of Weld County. There are currently thirty (30) licensed large day care centers in the county and 390 licensed family day care homes caring for 2336 children. There is a need for day care for an estimated 4000 children, (50% or more are school age). Ninety percent of the day care settings accept reimbursement from the Child Care Assistance Programs administered by the Weld County Department of Social Services. Information provided by the Child Care Resource and Referral Network indicate that day care centers are operating at seventy percent (70%) capacity, and day care homes are operating at eighty percent(80%) capacity. Because of these determinations we will continue in our current double-session model and coordinate day care services within the community. We evaluate our model annually to ensure we truly meet the needs of the family and the community. The site at Frederick has maintained a consistent wait list for Head Start. The wait list has averaged forty to fifty children consistently, for the past three years. This community has also passed a bond issue to construct a new elementary school due to the rapid increase in population, further justifying the need for expansion in this area. Our center currently has three extra classrooms, therefore; we can accommodate thirty additional children without further facility costs. In Greeley, we have space available to accommodate forty(40) additional children. Thirty children will be served at the Dos Rios Center and ten will be served at our Island Grove Center. The wait lists in Greeley have consistently averaged seventy-five (75) children. Children at both centers will be served four days per week, using the double-session model. There will be 15 children per session, with the exception of the Island Grove Center there will be 20 children per session. Each classroom will have one teacher and one teacher aide for an adult child ratio of 1:8. The Island Grove Center will have one teacher and two teacher aides in order to maintain the same adult:child ratio. Every classroom per FENWC policy has at a minimum one hired adult who speaks Spanish. There is also a Service Coordinator (Center Director) at each center. In efforts to retain qualified staff, we have a progressive Professional Development Plan (see appendices) and encourage internal promotion and growth. The salaries and benefit packages of FENWC are also very competitive in order to retain staff and again encourage professional growth. Following is a summary of the most current (November 1998) Wage Comparability Study: 11 POSITION FENWC WELD COUNTY ECE FENWC WELD COUNTY ENTRY PROGRAMS TOP ECE LEVEL AVERAGE ENTRY SALARY PROGRAMS SALARY LEVEL SALARY AVERAGE TOP SALARY Center Director/Service $10.39 $9.31 $11.75 $9.95 Coordinator Teacher $9.27 $6.89 $10.48 $9.30 Teacher $6.94 $5.30 $7.84 $6.37 Assistant A full benefit package is paid to FENWC Employees which includes:Health Insurance,Retirement Benefits, Paid Sick and Vacation Time, and Flexible Spending Accounts. The vast majority of ECE Programs have limited benefit packages. New staff will be hired by December 1, 1999, and training will commence at such time, so that new staff will be prepared to accept children and families. Training is provided to all staff on a monthly basis relative to the program and issues that staff have identified as their training priorities. Staff must also adhere to FENWC's Professional Development Plan. Financial assistance and other necessary support is provided to staff so that they may be successful in their professional growth. Parents will receive remedial, vocational and basic education as well as employment training to ensure employability. We will continue to recruit non-English speaking children, due to the increasing need for non-English speaking students to be proficient in English. Currently, 51% of FENWC Head Start eligible children speak Spanish as their primary language due to the large agricultural base in the community. If these children qualify under the Migrant Head Start definition, they will receive services during the summer months through our Migrant Head Start Program. Also, Migrant Head Start children whose families wish to remain in the area receive priority enrollment into the Regional Head Start Program. Per current policies of the Family Educational Network of Weld County no child is denied services based on disability. The Head Start Program will follow this policy and provide services to eligible children regardless of disability. The Family Educational Network of Weld County currently coordinates services for children with disabilities with the local education agencies and the Child Find Agency. If services are not available to children via these agencies, we will write contracts with additional therapists to ensure that appropriate services are provided to the child and family. 12 The Family Educational Network of Weld County in partnership with Employment Services of Weld County has installed a wide-area network, which includes adult educational curricula. Within this model there is computerized educational curricula (GED and ESL, along with remedial education and computer literacy), at each of our centers. Depending upon the needs identified on the Family Partnership Agreement, parents can receive remedial, vocational, and basic education as well as employment training to ensure employability. We will provide monolingual non-English speaking families with English as a Second Language classes. Upon mastery in the English language, families can proceed into remedial and vocational education to promote self-sufficiency and employability. Adults can achieve the educational level of high school graduation or GED. Many of our families will move onto vocational or higher education. With an increased literacy level, it will be possible for parents to continue their education and/or receive vocational or other training leading to gainful employment and leave the welfare and public assistance rolls. APPROACH The goals of the program are as follow: 1. Provide comprehensive programs to newly enrolled families which address their intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs which will encourage a healthy environment for the growth and development of the child and family. 2. Implement an immersion program for new families which provides Service Coordinators to be advocates for the families and assist in obtaining the services and support necessary to become self-sufficient while providing the family unit with skills they need to make healthy decisions that promote self-sufficiency. 3. Provide new parents and other family members opportunities to gain skills that encourage a healthy learning and growing environment for all family members. 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E ' Ct Ct § o � � // _ { / o LE�k ) " �k / •a o o 0 ) E -- 2 / [ ,ill . # ` _ 6 ) E c8 \ \ C)a ca \ E ) S ,...m 8- a) Co " =- a # / d7 \ E oeE \ 2 } = E2 o 00 ) c o = = o , r =a t / o ± - @ o0 n = o (Do -o - 3 # >a - # E f § % @ ( 2 � \ f \ 2 � 7 � 2a $ A V ® 2 c § Z / = ® = 5 tWE I E c 8 IT) ] � a @ m § f ) m % g = •-,_ - H K § w o g K 2 » G = k § A brief description of each core service with developed partnerships which have been formed to meet the aforementioned objectives is as follows: • Resource/Service Coordination will assist in the development of a comprehensive Family Partnership Agreement (FPA) for each family that reflects the family's individual strengths, needs, priorities and goals. There will be one Service Coordinator per 60 families (maximum). They will be assisted with the supports of the Specialist Management Team. • Education In Early Childhood Growth and Development will be provided by FENWC and other local parent and family educational agencies, such as Aims Community College, Child Advocacy Resource and Education, Family Connects (the Part C agency), Board of Cooperative Educational Services (LEA), and North Range Behavioral Health Services. The areas of education will include, but not be limited to: Infant Stimulation, Child Development, Behavior Management, Home Safety, Language Stimulation, and The Importance of Play. • Health Care and Education for families and children will be coordinated with public and private health care providers, such as; Plan de Salud del Valle Community Health Center,Sunrise Community Health Center,Weld County Health Department, North Colorado Medical Center, Monforts Children's Clinic, and local doctors and dentists. The emphasis of care will be on the importance of prevention. Services will include yearly physical examinations, immunizations for the children, dental examinations, developmental screenings, etc. • Nutritional Services for children and families will be provided for by referrals to the Food Stamp Program; Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); and The Commodity and Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). An important piece of the nutritional services will be nutrition counseling which will be integrated through home visits, parent activities, and classroom experiences. Children will receive nutritious meals in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards,and the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Contracts currently exist with local school districts for meal service. FENWC also has on staff a nutritionist. • Mental Health Services and assessments will be provided with North Range Behavioral Health Center, via contracted services. Counseling and therapy will be available and offered to the families as deemed appropriate by the mental health care giver and the clients case manager. Services that are available, but not limited to are: individual, family, and group therapy; substance abuse care; and support groups. The Family Educational Network of Weld currently holds a contract (40 hours per week) for their Head Start and Migrant Head Start Programs. Mental health (self-esteem) issues will be integrated throughout the curriculum, and a mental health professional is regularly scheduled in the classrooms to provide support to the children, families and educational staff. 21 • Employment services ,employment counseling, vocational training and education will occur through existing partnerships with Employment Services of Weld County, and Aims Community College. All employment and training programs will follow established federal, state and local standards. Employment services also may include a battery of employment and training assessments such as General Aptitude Test Battery(GAT-B)which provides a complete assessment of aptitudes, abilities, skills and interests. A short and long range plan will be developed to assist the family member develop strategies to reach their goals. • Family Literacy/Education and Remediation is strongly encouraged for all parents who lack a GED or the basic skills for employment. Participants lacking a high school education can be enrolled in GED/ABE classes or remediation activities. These will be provided by the FENWC Literacy in Technology Program. FENWC has implemented a Wide Area Network literacy project. This system includes computerized adult literacy programs and General Education Diploma (GED) programs, at all twelve of our sites. Families may go to one of our neighborhood centers and complete course work. Assessments and testing are coordinated with Employment Services of Weld County,Aims Community College,and the University of Northern Colorado. Families that are not comfortable with technological learning will be referred to programs such as Right to Read, Aims Community College, and other agencies providing literacy programs. • Management of Information is also incorporated into FENWC's technological system. We are utilizing the HSFIS system. This system has been installed, on our Wide Area Network and each remote location can add and access information pertinent to their families and children. This system enables our program to have minute to minute updates regarding the status of families and issues in our program. E-mail is also available at each site and has proven to improve communication within the program. • Supportive Services are available to assist families participate successfully in programs identified on the Family Partnership Agreement. These services include, but are not limited to, assistance with child care and transportation. The Department of Human Services operates a county-wide transportation system which will be at the disposal of all families participating in the program. • Services for Children with Disabilities and Transitional Services(for typical children, as well as children with disabilities) are coordinated with the Local Education Agencies (LEA's), including Part C. The LEA's provide direct therapeutic services to children on-site, in their classrooms. LEA's provide training and consultation to parents and staff. The LEA is engaged in regular lesson planning with our teachers to ensure that the child's individual needs are included. FENWC works with elementary schools to develop transitional plans for children entering kindergarten. 22 • Professional Development is provided to our staff in conjunction with Aims Community College. Currently, many staff are enrolled in college level courses and receive college credits toward the completion of an Associate Degree. Aims Community College has worked with FENWC to establish a program which meets CDA standards. In a recent development, the National Office of Head Start has reviewed the criteria and course work established by Aims and determined that our program can use the ECE Certificate from Aims Community College in lieu of the CDA, as the minimum teacher requirement. Their certificate meets all of the criteria of the CDA, therefore; saving our program $350.00, for each CDA Assessment. This plan will also, help us exceed the 2003 minimum standard of having 50% of teaching staff certified with a minimum of an Associates Degree. All of the activities and services discussed are appropriate to meet the individual needs of the family to support the realization of their family goals. All of the services offered to families are available to families in Spanish as well as English. Our most current program review (February, 1999) noted as a strength our multi-cultural/lingual skills and environment. The Head Start model and philosophy will be the fundamental guiding principles to ensure comprehensive child and parent development programs are consistent with established standards. Upon acceptance of this proposal all children can be recruited and enrolled into the program by December 15, 1999, to start January 4, 2000. Children are accepted based on the following priorities: 1) income and age eligibility (lower incomes/hardships first), 2) referrals from Child Protection, 3) children with disabilities, or 4) mono-lingual Spanish speaking children, and 5)children scoring low on their developmental screening, or having health concerns. An Application Approval Board meets at least one time per month to approve applications and ensure that the neediest of the needy are accepted in the program, and that all applications are complete with the required elements. The Approval Board consists (at a minimum) of the Family/Community Partnership Specialist, one Service Coordinator, at least one parent, the Health Specialist, and the Disability Services Specialist. Beyond adhering to the minimum rules and regulations that have been established by HHS/ACF/Head Start Performance Standards, FENWC also adheres to the Developmentally Appropriate Practices For Children Birth Through Age 8, established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC); the Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Child Care Services, Licensing Standards (all of our centers are licensed); and the Colorado Department of Education's Quality Standards. Currently, eight of our twelve centers are NAEYC Accredited. The remaining four will be accredited by May, 2000. 23 The teachers and staff employed will meet at a minimum the qualifications recognized by the Department of Health and Human Services/ACF/Head Start Bureau (see attached Position Descriptions). Teachers will have the minimum qualification of the CDA or equivalent. Additional classroom staff will meet the minimum requirements established by the State of Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements. All classrooms will be staffed with a minimum of one person fluent in the primary language of the child and be culturally sensitive. Training needs will be identified for each employee, documented and tracked through their performance appraisal. Once the supervisor has approved the training plan it will go to the Career Development Council for approval so that financial support may be provided to the employee. The Family Educational Network of Weld County has always promoted and supported professional growth and development of its employees. Parents will be involved at the center level as volunteers, observers, and as members of the Center Committee which elects members to the Head Start Parent Policy Council. The Center Committees are involved directly in program planning and makes recommendations to the Parent Policy Council for approval and ratification. (See appendices for Policy Council approval of this proposal). All parent meetings and trainings are scheduled to be convened at times which meet parent/family needs. The responsibilities of the Parent Policy Council will include, but not be limited to: a) assistance in the coordination and development of services where gaps exist; b) monitor fiscal and client activity; c) on-going monitoring and evaluation; d) act as a liaison to the community to represent the program on community boards, task forces, etc; e) approve program policy, hiring and firing; and f) actively participate in program planning. ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY The Family Educational Network of Weld County (FENWC)as mentioned is engrossed in community activities relative to children and family. As well as operating Early Childhood Educational programs, FENWC has also operated programs funded by the local Department of Social Services, Family Preservation, and a training grant secured in cooperation with the local community college. The Division of Human Services (see appendices for organizational charts), because of its unique comprehensive nature, should be considered a strong candidate for the receipt of this grant. As mentioned under the umbrella agency, there exist adult and youth 24 employment, education and remediation programs, early childhood and family programs, and programs for the aging population. As well as, having many pieces in place to carry out the services stipulated in this grant, The Department of Human Services has the linkages within the community to accelerate participant progress. With the linkages of this organization, the Head Start Program has the ability to identify gaps, and strengthen collaborative efforts within Weld County, and to work with families in need or at risk of being in need. The Department of Human Services has developed a favorable reputation within local, state and federal circles for its ability to administer creative programs that have proven to be successful. Many programs under the auspices of The Department of Human Services are and have been considered model programs because of their effectiveness and high quality. The Department of Human Services, Family Educational Network of Weld County has operated the Head Start Program since 1974. Since its inception, it has grown from serving 85 children yearly to serving 477 Head Start eligible children in 1999, 386 eligible Migrant Head Start children (serving infants and toddlers as well as preschoolers), and 88 state funded preschool children. With all programs in place, FENWC now provides services to more than 950 children and families per year. In addition, FENWC currently has in place the structures and linkages, which when expanded and augmented by this proposal, will be able to provide quality services while minimizing start up and administrative costs. 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C O o mco • 9 --o, O J al c ... a a .- (84) `m �i � 4-' E U 0 TA Z. 3 m cc a = ` 0 y� o Y O++ m Q . fn o a m z c •E 2 c o e v o d A\ m r • t Q � c W m o 0 (� 0 si i a 0) 0 CZ m ¢ Cv la 0 Q 4 W C To O x.. ¢ a at c o Ws c o 0 U 11—____ �— o a c 0 o T 1 as ` y Ls CIii 0 r+ a C m Q M mgO N o C 0 E a7 O n 4./ N C O o N 2 co Oc N � WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES POSITION INFORMATION SHEET Title: Service Coordinator Supervisor: Site Manager Department: Weld County Division of Human Services' Family Educational Network Position Supervises: Site Staff Working Hours/Days: Hours will vary depending on time of year (Year-Round Position) Fringe Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Sick Leave (after 30 days), Vacation Leave (after successful completion of initial six month preview period), Retirement Package,Workmen's Compensation, and Social Security Benefits Review Period: Twelve month review period. No vacation may be taken during the first six months of review period. At the end of the sixth and twelfth month, the supervisor will conduct a formal performance evaluation and recommendations for continued employment will be made to the Executive Director. Salary: $1,729.56 per month/$9.94 per hour REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED HIRING PROCEDURE The Executive Director of the Weld County Division of Human Services receives the recommendations of the Interviewing Committee and hires individuals based upon those recommendations and the reference checks. The Executive Director is the only staff member within the Division of Human Services with the authority to hire or fire. All individuals must be registered for employment with the Employment Services of Weld County located at 1551 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado,prior to being considered for any position with the Weld County Division of Human Services. Please check with the Employment Services Receptionist or appropriate Technician at 353-3800 or at the above location. All appointments to positions within the Weld County Division of Human Services will be made on the basis of merit and fitness as determined by job-related, competitive selection procedures that are equally applied to all qualified applicants. The Division of Human Services' staff is protected against coercion for partisan political purposes and are prohibited from using their official authority for the purpose of interfering with or affecting the results of an election or nomination for office. REQUIREMENTS 1. Must be Director Certified by the State Department of Social Services. 2. Must be knowledgeable of the Head Start Program and Performance Standards. 3. One (1)year experience with a Head Start Program or other Early Childhood Program. 4. Bilingual(English/Spanish)preferred but not required. 5. Must participate in pre-service and in-service training. Weld County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Male/Female. (1) REQUIREMENTS (Continued) 6. Must possess a current First Aide/CPR(Adult and Child) Certificate or obtain one within three(3) months of employment and keep current. 7. Must be able to relate to and work with low-income and minority people. 8. Must be familiar with and abide by the State Law on Child Abuse. 9. Must have a physical examination and pass criteria as set forth in the Head Start Rules and Regulations within thirty(30) days of employment and every two years thereafter.. Must have current immnni7ation record. 10. Must possess good communications skills,verbal and written. 11. Must have excellent professional ethics. 12. Must submit resume and transcripts as required. 13. Must pass FBI/CBI background check, as well as Department of Social Services Central Registry check. 14. Must have a valid Colorado Driver's License and provide proof of auto insurance and be able to travel throughout the State of Colorado as well as out of state. 15. Must work YEAR ROUND and be able to work various hours and days as required - FLEXIBLE. . 16. Must present three (3) letters verifying character and suitability to work with young children. JOB DUTIES (Include but are not limited to the following): 1. Supervision and evaluation of site stag to include: tracking attendance, completing performance appraisals and other evaluative tools and reporting to the Site Manager. Secures necessary training and technical assistance for center staff. 2. Responsible for the daily operation of site. Ensure that all areas are in compliance according to applicable rules and regulations. Meet regularly with the Site Manager and report on the status of center operations. 3. Establish and attend Center Committee meetings and ensure that Representative and Alternate are elected for Parent Policy Council. 4. Coordinate parent and child activities with the elementary school, establish rapport with the elementary school staff and facilitate transition activities with the elementary school. 5. Keep supervisor advised of any unusual situations and/or problems and the action taken. 6. Maintain an inventory record of materials and equipment on site. 7. Ensure the completion of OSPRI evaluations of the center: monthly November- May for Head Start; July- September for Migrant Head Start. 8. Responsible for security and maintenance of the center. 9. Provide assistance to the Health Specialist in the following areas: health and developmental screenings, and contacting parents regarding health issues. 10. Responsible for the recruitment, determination, and placement of eligible children for the center. 11. Responsible for the service coordination (case management)for the families of the center. 12. Follow the chain of command at all times. 13. Adapt, expand, and change center plans and procedures to meet changing programs needs. 14. Submit orders for supplies and equipment for the center. 15. Responsible for processing and maintaining necessary paperwork, and center statistical data, to be submitted in a timely manner. 16. Attend necessary meetings and training;to include pertinent elementary school meetings and/or training. 17. Document and manage personnel actions appropriately in conjunction with personnel policies and procedures and the FENWC personnel representative. Weld County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Male/Female. (2) WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES POSITION INFORMATION SHEET Title: Teacher Supervisor: Service Coordinator Department: Weld County Division of Human Services' Family Educational Network Position Supervises: 1 Teacher Assistant, 1 Teacher Aide, and Volunteers Working Hours/Days: Hours will vary depending on time of year (Year-Round Position) Fringe Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Sick Leave (after 30 days), Vacation Leave (after successful completion of initial six month review period), Retirement Package, Workmen's Compensation, and Social Security Benefits Review Period: Twelve month review period. No vacation may be taken during the first six months of review period. At the end of the sixth and twelfth month, the supervisor will conduct a formal performance evaluation and recommendations for continued employment will be made to the Executive Director. Salary: $1,543.38 per month/$8.87 per hour REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED HIRING PROCEDURE The Executive Director of the Weld County Division of Human Services receives the recommendations of the Interviewing Committee and hires individuals based upon those recommendations and the reference checks. The Executive Director is the only staff member within the Division of Human Services with the authority to hire or fire. All individuals must be registered for employment with the Employment Services of Weld County located at 1551 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado, rn for to being considered for any position with the Weld County Division of Human Services. Please check with the Employment Services Receptionist or appropriate Technician at 353-3800 or at the above location. All appointments to positions within the Weld County Division of Human Services will be made on the basis of merit and fitness as determined by job-related, competitive selection procedures that are equally applied to all qualified applicants. The Division of Human Services' staff is protected against coercion for partisan political purposes and are prohibited from using their official authority for the purpose of interfering with or affecting the results of an election or nomination for office. REQUIREMENTS 1. BA or AA in Early Childhood Development or a minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate - verification required. 2. One (1) year verifiable experience with preschool age children. Weld County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Male/Female. (1) REQUIREMENTS (Continued) 3. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required. 4. Must participate in pre-service and in-service training. 5. Must pass FBI/CBI background check, as well as Department of Social Services Central Registry check. 6. Must have a physical examination and pass criteria as set forth in the Migrant Head Start Rules and Regulations within thirty (30) days of employment or be terminated. Must have current immunization record. 7. Must be able to work with and relate to low-income and minority people. 8. Must be familiar with and abide by the State Law on Child Abuse. 9. Must have a valid Colorado Driver's License and Auto Insurance. Must provide own transportation as you will be required to travel to county site. 10. Must work YEAR ROUND and travel to County site. 11. Must possess a First Aide/CPR Certificate or obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment. 12. Must present three (3) letters verifying character and suitability to work with children. JOB DUTIES (Include but are not limited to the following): 1. Knowledgeable in implementing Head Start Goals and Performance Standards, NAEYC's Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Colorado Department of Human Services Rules and Regulations for Child Care Centers, FENWC's Policies and Procedures. 2. Continue professional growth by staying knowledgeable of early childhood practices and maintain professional credentials. 3. Be able to identify and individualize a developmental program for each child to meet developmental and cultural needs, and document on weekly lesson plans, IEP's, and share information with support staff during staffing, and as needed. 4. Be involved with each FENWC Component in providing services to children and families. 5. Complete home visits, parent teacher conferences, parent meetings. Team work with support staff, and submit documentation. 6. Provide parents with information, training on child development and developmentally appropriate practices through parent contacts such as but not limited to home visits, letters, meetings, telephone calls. Responsible for parent involvement activities as outlined in the Performance Standards. 7. Supervise and train classroom teacher aides and volunteers to ensure appropriate practices, policies and procedures, and performance standards as followed through. 8. Be able to document performance and submit evaluations of teacher aides as required. 9. Develop training plans with aide and your own training plan and follow through on the training plans and training attended. 10. Complete accurate documentation, lesson plans, IEP's, information on each child's classroom file, referrals, meal counts, attendance, and other required paperwork, and submit as required. 11. Attend training, meetings, in-service, parent nights as required. 12. Responsible for ensuring developmentally appropriate practices are implemented at all times for children indoors and outdoors, and children are SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES. 13. Have knowledge of Child Abuse Policy and implement as needed. No Corporal Punishment, total isolation, inappropriate forms of communication (verbal/non-verbal) or any form of child abuse or neglect will be permitted within the child care center. 14. Will obtain parent substitute when absent. Teacher Aide will know the responsibilities when teacher is absent. Weld County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Male/Female. (2) WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES POSITION INFORMATION SHEET Title: Teacher Assistant Supervisor: Teacher Department: Weld County Division of Human Services' Family Educational Network Position Supervises: -0- Working Hours/Days: Hours will vary depending on time of year (Year-Round Position) Fringe Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Sick Leave (after 30 days), Vacation Leave (after successful completion of initial six month review period), Retirement Package, Workmen's Compensation, and Social Security Benefits Review Period: Twelve month review period. No vacation may be taken during the first six months of review period. At the end of the sixth and twelfth month, the supervisor will conduct a formal performance evaluation and recommendations for continued employment will be made to the Executive Director. Salary: $1,155.36 per month/$6.64 per hour REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED HIRING PROCEDURE The Executive Director of the Weld County Division of Human Services receives the recommendations of the Interviewing Committee and hires individuals based upon those recommendations and the reference checks: The Executive Director is the only staff member within the Division of Human Services with the authority to hire or fire. All individuals must be registered for employment with the Employment Services of Weld County located at 1551 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado, Aria to being considered for any position with the Weld County Division of Human Services. Please check with the Employment Services Receptionist or appropriate Technician at 353-3800 or at the above location. All appointments to positions within the Weld County Division of Human Services will be made on the basis of merit and fitness as determined by job-related, competitive selection procedures that are equally applied to all qualified applicants. The Division of Human Services' staff is protected against coercion for partisan political purposes and are prohibited from using their official authority for the purpose of interfering with or affecting the results of an election or nomination for office. REQUIREMENTS 1. High School Diploma or GED - verification required. 2. Must be Assistant Group Leader Qualified according to the Colorado Department of Human Services Rules and Regulations for Child Care Centers. 3. One (1) year verifiable experience with preschool age children. Weld County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Male/Female. (1) REQUIREMENTS (Continued) 4. Bilingual(English/Spanish)preferred but not required. 5. Must participate in pre-service and in-service training. 6. Must pass FBI/CBI background check, as well as Department of Social Services Central Registry check. 7. Must have a physical examination and pass criteria as set forth in the Migrant Head Start Rules and Regulations within thirty(30) days of employment or be terminated. Must have current immnni7ation record. 8. Must be able to work with and relate to low-income and minority people. 9. Must be familiar with and abide by the State Law on Child Abuse. 10. Must have a valid Colorado Driver's License and Auto Insurance. Must provide own transportation as you will be required to travel to county site. 11. Must work YEAR ROUND and travel to County site. 12. Must possess a First Aide/CPR Certificate or obtain one within thirty(30) days of employment. 13. Must present three (3)letters verifying character and suitability to work with children. JOB DUTIES (Include but are not limited to the following): 1. Greet each child upon arrival/departure. 2. Daily planning and execution of all classroom and outdoor activities. 3. Involved with children by providing developmentally appropriate engagement of activities both indoors and outdoors. 4. Provide for well being, health, and safety of each child enrolled in the Center. 5. Supervise children at all times including bathrooms, playground, bus stop. At no time shall a child be unsupervised. 6. Provide appropriate meal service and nutrition and health activities. 7. Clean and disinfect classroom and its contents, and keep playground, halls, bathrooms free of debris, and safe and healthful for children. 8. Assist in the classroom with materials, set up and preparation. Keep classroom and materials neat and orderly at all times. 9. Assist in parent conferences, home visits, parent meetings, parent nights, and submits documentation. 10. Attend training workshops, conferences, in-service training as required. 11. Complete accurate paperwork, reports as assigned by supervisor after training. 12 .Substitute for teacher in teacher's absence. Assist in obtaining parent substitute on ones own absence. 13. Maintain confidentiality of issues as outlined in policies and procedures. 14. Communicate with teacher, and support staff using a team concept approach. 15. Have knowledge of Child Abuse Policy and implement as needed. No Corporal Punishment,total isolation, inappropriate forms of communication(verbal/non-verbal) or any form of child abuse or neglect will be permitted within the child care center. 16. Will implement training is the classroom and with parents. Will follow through on training plan designed by supervisor. 17. Work with teacher on parent involvement activities as outlined in the Performance Standards. 18. Implement Head Start Performance Standards, FENWC Policies and Procedures. Weld County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Male/Female. (2) WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES POSITION INFORMATION SHEET Title: Teacher Aide/Lunch Aide Supervisor: Teacher Department: Weld County Division of Human Services' Family Educational Network Position Supervises: -0- Working Hours/Days: Tuesday through Friday- 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., or as Designated Fringe Benefits: Workmen's Compensation, and Social Security Benefits Review Period: Temporary and part-time employees are on review for duration of employment and may be terminated without cause for any reason up to and including elimination of funding. Salary: $5.65 per hour REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED HIRING PROCEDURE The Executive Director of the Weld County Division of Human Services receives the recommendations of the Interviewing Committee and hires individuals based upon those recommendations and the reference checks. The Executive Director is the only staff member within the Division of Human Services with the authority to hire or fire. All individuals must be registered for employment with the Employment Services of Weld County located at 1551 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado, prior to being considered for any position with the Weld County Division of Human Services. Please check with the Employment Services Receptionist or appropriate Technician at 353-3800 or at the above location. All appointments to positions within the Weld County Division of Human Services will be made on the basis of merit and fitness as determined by job-related, competitive selection procedures that are equally applied to all qualified applicants. The Division of Human Services' staff is protected against coercion for partisan political purposes and are prohibited from using their official authority for the purpose of interfering with or affecting the results of an election or nomination for office. REQUIREMENTS 1. High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required. 2. Six(6)months verifiable experience with preschool age children. Weld County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Male/Female. (1) REQUIREMENTS (Continued) 3. Bilingual(English/Spanish)preferred but not required. 4. Must participate in pre-service and in-service training. 5. Must pass FBI/CBI background check, as well as Department of Social Services Central Registry check. 6. Must have a physical examination and pass criteria as set forth in the Migrant Head Start Rules and Regulations within thirty(30) days of employment or be terminated. Must have current immunisation record. 7. Must be able to work with and relate to low-income and minority people. 8. Must be familiar with and abide by the State Law on Child Abuse. 9.. Must have a valid Colorado Driver's License and Auto Insurance. Must provide own transportation as you will be required to travel to county site. 10. Must possess a First Aide/CPR Certificate or obtain one within thirty(30) days of employment. 11. Must present three (3)letters verifying character and suitability to work with children. JOB DUTIES (Include but are not limited to the following): 1. Assist the teacher/teacher aide with loading and unloading the children on and off the buses. 2. Empty trash after lunch. 3. Assist in the supervision of children AT ALL TIMES. 4. Assist the teacher/teacher aide in implementing the Family Style Food Service Program. 5. Must be able to cover the classroom when teacher/teacher aide is out sick or in training. 6. Must clean and disinfect all bathrooms before leaving for the day. 7. Must clean out refrigerator weekly. Weld County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Male/Female. (2) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN REQUIREMENTS: Lunch Aide entry level on-going Work toward High School Diploma/GED, and/or ESL. On-going Documented professional development as specified on Performance evaluations and recommended by immediate Supervisor. Teacher Assistant entry level High School Diploma/GED, 1820 hours of experience. completion of 3rd year CDA, preschool. completion of 5th year CDA, infant/toddler. on-going On-going documented professional development as specified on performance evaluations and recommended by immediate supervisor. Teacher entry level CDA, preschool and infant/toddler. completion of 5th year Director Certification. completion of 7th year A.A.S. in ECE. on-going On-going documented professional development as specified on performance evaluations and recommended by immediate supervisor. Service Coordinator entry level Director Certification. completion of 3rd year CDA. Infant/Toddler&Preschool completion of 5th year A.A.S. in ECE. on-going On-going documented professional development as specified on performance evaluations and recommended by immediate supervisor. Community Service Worker entry level High School Diploma/GED. completion of 3rd year Course work toward an A.A. completion of 5th year A.A. Human Development or related field. on-going On-going documented professional development as specified on performance evaluations and recommended by immediate supervisor. Office Technician entry level High School Diploma/GED. completion of 3rd year Completion of certificate program in related field. completion of 5th year A.A in related field. on-going On-going documented professional development as specified on performance evaluations and recommended by immediate supervisor. Parent Involvement Technician entry level A.A. in related field. on-going On-going documented professional development as specified on performance evaluations and recommended by immediate supervisor. Specialist entry level B.A. in corresponding field. on-going On-going continuing education and certifications/licensure as applicable. Director entry level B.A., M.A. preferred in corresponding field. on-going On-going continuing education. PROCESS A) The three month evaluation will include: 1) For staff with less than an Associate Degree or not currently attending a higher educational institution. a) An assessment of their educational levels/needs and personal goals. b) For staff with less than 8th grade literacy levels, a plan to reach 12th grade levels, using the DHS learning system. 2) For staff who have met the 12th grade levels or are attending a community college. a) A long-term plan should be written to ensure that employees meet the 1st or 3rd year requirements,including;time-frames,required courses,support systems,monitoring methods. 3) For staff needing to learn English/Spanish,a plan to learn English/Spanish,including support services (payment,tutors, social programs, etc.) B) The six and twelve month evaluations will include: 1) An evaluation of the employee's progress,including areas of excellence and difficulties,as well as identifying problems/barriers in meeting the requirements. 2) For staff who have not met the 12th grade literacy level or met English proficiency. a) A plan for continuing support must be written. b) A method and time-frame must be determined for on-going monitoring and support. 3) For staff who have met the 12th grade levels or are attending a community college. a) A long-term plan should be written to ensure that employees meet the 3rd year requirements,including;time-frames,required courses,support systems,monitoring and evaluation methods. C) Subsequent evaluations up through the 3rd year evaluation will include progress evaluations 1) An evaluation of the employee's progress,including areas of excellence and difficulties,as well as identifying problems/barriers in meeting the requirements. 2) A plan for continuing support and establish a time-frame for completion,on-going monitoring and support. D) The 3rd year evaluation will reflect status (completion or failure to meet) of 3rd year requirements. 1) For staff who have met the 3rd year requirements,a plan will be written to meet the 5th year requirements or on-going staff development activities. 2) For staff who have not met the 3rd year requirements: a) An evaluation of the employee's progress, including areas of excellence and difficulties, as well as identifying problems/barriers in meeting the requirements. b) If staff do not meet the requirements on schedule or seek professional development opportunities as required, disciplinary action will occur up to and including termination. c) Progress will be monitored monthly. d) The next evaluation will reflect status of meeting the requirements. If the requirements are complete a plan will be written to meet the 5th year requirement. If the requirements are not met, the steps in D)2) will be repeated until the requirements are met. E) Subsequent evaluations up through the 5th year evaluation will include progress evaluations 1) An evaluation of the employee's progress,including areas of excellence and difficulties,as well as identifying problems/barriers in meeting the requirements. 2) A plan for continuing support and establish a time-frame for completion,on-going monitoring and support. F) The 5th/7th(teachers)year evaluation will reflect status(completion or failure to meet)of 5th/7th year requirements. 1) For staff who have met the 5th/7th year requirements,a plan will be written for continuation of professional development based upon identified areas of job related needs/interests. 2) For staff who have not met the 5th/7th year requirements. a) An evaluation of the employee's progress, including areas of excellence and difficulties, as well as identifying problems/barriers in meeting the requirements. b) If staff do not meet the requirements on schedule or seek professional development opportunities as required, disciplinary action will occur up to and including termination. c) Progress will be monitored monthly. d) The next evaluation will reflect status of meeting the requirements. If the requirements are complete a plan will be written for continuation of professional development based upon identified areas of job related needs/interests. If requirements are not met,the steps in,F)2),will be repeated until the requirements are met. G) All evaluations will also reflect identified areas which an employee would benefit from additional training,i.e.;supervisory skills,communication skills,time-management t. These issues will also be addressed in professional development plans. H) Step increases for the 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th years will be determined by an individuals successful completion of their professional development requirements. I) Staff currently employed who do not currently meet the requirements will commence with their professional development plans September,(fall quarter) 1998,and follow the 1-3-5/7 year process. If staff do not meet the requirements on schedule or seek professional development opportunities as required, disciplinary action will occur up to and including termination. J) FENWC has funding for staff development related to professional development will be financially supported by FENWC only after other financial support options have been exhausted. See CDC policy for payment of staff development activities. K) FENWC will also support professional development by coordinating college level course work with Aims Community College and other institutions as deemed appropriate, including four year institutions, and graduate work, within budgetary constraints. L) If necessary,and approved by the supervisor and directors,a flexible schedule may be allowed,if job performance and quality are not compromised. n� �� SALUD Family Health Centers ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 1115 Second Street Foil Lupton,CO 80621 05 05 99 303.892.6401 fax 303.892.1511 Weld County Division of Human Services HEALTH CENTERS P.O. Box 1805 Greeley, Co 80632-1805 BRIGHTON 70 South 20th Avenue Dear Ms Keller-Amaya: co 80601 303.659.4000 fax 303.659.9306 It is our pleasure to submit this letter of support for the expansion of the regional HeadStart Program in Frederick by 30 children. As you know,the barriers to good health care for these COMMERCE CITY children are numerous and sometimes overwhelming. In the face of these difficulties the 6075 Parkway Drive,Suite 160 Commerce City,Co 80022 regional HeadStart program has been a valuable resource and has done much to alleviate the 303.286.8900 health problems of children. fax 303.286.8260 ESTES PARK We are committed to the continued support of the HeadStart program and strongly 304 East Elkhorn recommend this expansion of care. Estes Park.CO 80517 970.586.9230 5'1nCRI l fax 970.586.0292 Y, FORT LUPTON 1115 Second Street Fort Lupton,co 80621 Stanley J. Brashe 303.357.2771 • 303.892.0004 fax 303.892.1511 Executive Director FORT MORGAN 909 E.Railroad Avenue Fort Morgan,CO 80701 970.867.0300 • 303.530.2071 fax 970.867.7607 FREDERICK 630 Main Street Frederick,CO 80530 303.833.2050 • 303.825.7664 fax 303.825.7664 LONGMONT 231 East 9th Avenue Longmont,CO 80501 303.776.3250 • 303-444.7944 fax 303.682.9269 SALUD Family Health Centers is accredited by Joint Commission on AaredNnon at Healthcare Owanlserlons I:Salle n SIIA Inupnnnu Ulh,: '0l k vC°t LaS:d x;o Snuth i IuniLn tilrrcl _CO R0GJS I nnenm=nt.CO Su4)I i/772 1- )0 I03/b'_0-U99J Denver i0i/y.J7- I`JI IJrini 970/21<-1-S581 FAX ;0V7/cosoJ FA.C Ault-Highland RE-9 CENTENNIAL PuwneeLrovcr RE-12 Hriggxlule RE-10 Cevi RE-2 _ Plane Valley R&-7 Gucres R&I /&�� 5 Prauie Ncw ReymerRE- Si.Vruix Valle REED luFnsmwn-Millikw R&SI �.� � L�9Thump Valley R-2J rvrkR-3 euxrJ of Cuun . c GJucmiunnl Scrviccc Joining forces to enrich educational opportunities for students FENWC Box 1805 Greeley, Co. 80632 Attn: Terry Keller ie: Headstart Expansion To whom it may concern: This is a letter of support for headstart expansion in Weld County. As the Centennial BOCES Preschool Coordinator, I work very closely with headstart. BOCES serves the smaller communities in Weld County and headstart facilities provide preschool to many of our special needs children in those small communities. The FENWC staff works very well with the children and show genuine concern in meeting all their needs. The curriculum used in the classroom meets the quality of standards required by the Colorado Dept. of Ed. for Early Childhood Education. The FENWC staff also provide bilingual teachers to work with many monolingual children. Monthly BOCES and FENWC work together to identify children in Weld County through a screening process called "Family Fair". On a weekly basis, the FENWC Disabilities Coordinator and I meet at a Weld County Child Identification meeting to discuss the needs of children. The coordinator demonstrates an sincere desire to work collaborativly with the interagency to meet the needs of all children. Rural Weld County is sparsely populated and does not have the resources of a more populated area. Headstart expansion in rural Weld County would be very beneficial to these small communities. There are also many migrant families in Weld County whom greatly benefit from the FENWC program. I completely support the FENWC headstart program of Weld County and look forward to working collaborativly with them in the future. Sincerely, d.1nla k\)11 ituEk Karma Smith Preschool/Child Find Coordinator Centennial BOCES 970/284-6975 Mai 07 99 11 : 50a Pre-installed User (9701 339-6692 p. 2 ims Community College I Tere Keller-Amaya Family Educational Network of Weld County P.O. Box 1805 Greeley, CO 80632 Dear Ms_ Keller-Amaya: I am writing to support your Expansion Grant proposal to serve 70 additional children. Affordable, accessible services to children and families in the Dos Rios Elementary School area of Greeley and in rural Weld County are sorely needed. FENWIC has a track record for providing quality services and this opportunity will allow for expansion of those services to additional families. FENWIC and Aims Community College have a long-standing. collaborative relationship. Most recently, we have established a career ladder for Head Start employees to advance their professional qualifications. This process was recently approved by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition. I look forward to the continuation of our collaborative efforts and support the proposal for the Expansion Grant. Good luck! Sincerely committed to quality programs for children, lathy Akaliz Kathy Hamblin, Manager . Family and Life Education !!; a i '.;. . Ii:7a.(i`i ■ iah�;kS;< (juc.1CC1 tSn:i;.i ' • (c s: • Iffy, ,i(l)'i:'Il!:(i:,; :.(nil.: 5-10-1999 11 :49AM FROM CHILDREN' S ATU 352 0810 P. 2 North Range Behavioral Health illviaa DermaMay 5, 1999 President Judy Richter \'Ice-l'naldcnl McC Tere Keller-Amaya Sharon 8n-rd.omb Family Education Network of Weld County , Jordan Head Start 7 ms,wcr 1551 N. 17th Avenue Holier,P.M,__ Pont.Rxaalan Greeley, Colorado 80631 Re: Proposed expansion of Head Start services Dear Ms. Keller-Amaya: North Range Behavioral Health supports and endorses your office in its attempt to provide Head Start services to an additional 70 Weld County children. Your plan to serve 40 more children and their families through your Greeley sites and 30 more in your Frederick location deserves approval to meet the expanding needs of both geographical areas. Through its contract to provide mental health services to those of your children, families, and staff in need of them, North Range Behavioral Health looks forward to continuing and possibly expanding our working relationship with you. If those to whom you have made application need additional information, feel free to have them contact me. Sincerely, Chuck Howard, PhD Program Director Children and Family Services 180611th Avenue/Greelcy,CO 80681/(970)368-8686/Fax(970)35843906 FREDERICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 555 8th Street, P.O. Box 549 Frederick, Colorado 80530 (303)833-2456 Kathleen Horning, Principal Nancy Hurianek,Assistant Principal May 10, 1999 To Whom It May Concern: I am pleased to write this letter in support for the application of Weld County to expand the Headstart offerings in Frederick. Headstart has been a part of our community for over 20 years. During that time they have provided quality early childhood education to children in need. As a public elementary school, we have seen the preparation Headstart students bring into the kindergarten classroom. Headstart has also provided preschool for young children with disabilities. Our special education staff regularly works with Headstart staff in a cooperative, collaborative manner. The Frederick Headstart serves what is called the TriTown area which is composed of three distinct towns, Dacono, Firestone, and Frederick. Each of these communities is currently growing and the community of Firestone is poised for significant growth. Projections for increased student population have justified the construction of a new elementary school in Firestone (to be opened in the fall of 2000.) It is only reasonable to expect that the preschool population will also grow. We believe that the addition of a classroom at the Frederick Headstart is absolutely necessary for Headstart to accommodate anticipated growth and continue to provide quality preschool education in our community. Sincerely, 7fez r Nancy Hurianek (Principal, "Firestone" Elementary) Hello