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HomeMy WebLinkAbout971054.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE LIFE SKILLS GRANT APPLICATION FOR STATE AND LOCAL PRISONERS PROGRAM FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 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 a Life Skills Grant Application for the State and Local Prisoners Program from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Sheriff's Department, to the U.S. Department of Education, 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 Life Skills Grant Application for the State and Local Prisoners Program from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Sheriffs Department, to the U.S. Department of Education 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 2nd day of June, A.D., 1997. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 'r-` WELD OUNTY, COLDO ATTE �' 0` lI ,j�t� / - A Wd t?, 401 1 ' eorge E. Baxter, Chair Welds ou Attlit. t ' . rd lik i . , tance L. Har ert, P o-Tem By: A IIe:Ri` rllo oard isassolos Da K. Hall APP D AS T RM: Barbara.�jl/J. Kirkmeyer ou ty ttorne iii (31 2 cli)W. H. Webster 971054 GC- : So S00017 - , i- lir-4,14,,,,,..yr- • . P — • -A ). • 'Wig - IR . . . . .7: :". , 11/4" ' A.A.,. '''• 1,- „— , i w'•,:, •• ; ii ;ft. •,i,„,:,••••-;•„..,.., •-s-, ,:.• ,24, ••", I d '• ,i- 4,1\,,,,,:- ..F. ,-- Is. . .t.- •, ,si ' 3.• 4,f •-• i'f'. ,..•, 1/:••-',*0. .,... , , ,4 i 1 ,, , - .c, , •Ai , ) . .. . . ..., „ . , ,....is „Grant Alip the Life - , S .:,,,, killslor State and Local ., , 4. ii , • 14' te' ., '1:%‘• E, -.r4isoners Program --„,, , . . 4 C...1 (CFDA 84.255A) ...,. , 3t 'le- ,,' • Submitted June 2, 1997 -, , i• . ,. • . , ,..4., - 4.. t 1- #, , V , v $ •- . 2 971054 TABLE OF CONTENTS Part I: Application for Federal Assistance(Standard Form 424) Part II: Budget Information Part III: Budget Narrative Part IV: Program Narrative Part V: Additional Assurances and Certifications: a. Assurances--Non-Construction Programs(Standard Form 424B) b. Certification regarding Lobbying, Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters; Drug-Free Workplace Requirements and Instructions. c. • Certification regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion: Lower Tier Covered Transactions(ED 80-0014, 9/90) and Instructions. d. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (Standard Form LLL-A) (if applicable and Instructions, and disclosure of Lobbying Activities Continuation Sheet (Standard Form LLL-A). N 971054 APPENDIX APPENDIX ITEM A Flow chart of program B Resume's of Weld County Programs Staff C Dr. Tayman's Problem Solving Course Curriculum D Dr. Tayman's Curriculum Vita E Description of non-profit agencies F Letter from Right to Read of Weld County and the Child Advocacy Resource and Education Center G Employment Services of Weld County Job Technician's Resume g Computer Programs available from Employment Services of Weld County I Project Coordinator's Vita J Project Director's Vita g Financial Officer's Vita L List of required computer software from Employment Services of Weld County 971054 PART I 971054 • APPLICATION FOR • OMB Approval No.03 t0-0pa 2.DATE sueunTEo Applicant Identifier FEDERAL ASSISTANCE June 2, 1997 I. TYPE Of fueMlsS101e S.DATE RECEIVED BY STATE Application ProapplkANon Stale Application Identifier ❑ Construction ❑ Conannuation 4.DATE RECEIVED SY FEDERAL AGENCY Federal Identifier C 0 Son-Construction S APPUCANT INFORMATION Legal Name: OrQanizetiorul Unit: Weld County , Sheriff's Office Address(Gin city.county,state.and zip code): Name and telephone number of the person to be contacted on matters involving this application Win atom code) 910 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Kenneth E. Poncelow (970) 356-4015 ext 4682 S. EMPLOYER IDENtIFICA71ON NUMBER(ONI: 7. TYPE OF APPUGWT:(enter appropriate letter in box) LIB A. State H.Independent School Dist. • B. County L. State Controlled Institution of Higher Learning S TYPE OF APPLICATION: C. Municipal J. Private University D. Township K Indian Tribe )0 New ❑ Continuation 0 Revision E Interstate L. Individual F. Intermunicipal M.Profit Organization it Revision.enter appropriate letter(s)n bodes): ❑ ❑ G.Special District N..Other(Specify): A.Increase Award B.Decrease Award C.Increase Duration D.Decreasa-Duratlon Other(specify): S. NAME Of FEDERAL AGENCY: U.S. Department. of Education • CAT19 CATISTANCENUMBE0.DOMESTIC 8 4 •1 2 - I S SA 11. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT: Fiscal Year 1997 TITLE L£fe Skills for State and Local Application for New Grant Under The Prisoners Program Life Skills for State and Local Prisoners Ii AREAS AFFECTED SY PROJECT(cities.Counties,slates.ere.): Program (CFDA 84.255A) Greeley, Weld County, Colorado • 13. PROPOSED PROJECT: 14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS Of: Start Oate Ending Date a.Applicant b.Project 1997 2000 IS.ESTIMATED FUNDING: Is.IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12272 PROCESS? • a. Federal f .00 a. YES. THIS PREAPPLICATION/APPLICATION WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE 301,840 • STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS FOR REVIEW ON: a Applicant f .00 Nt t DATE c Slate f .W N/A b NO. ❑ SRAM IS NOT COVERED BY E.O.12372 d.)awl f .00 N/A ❑ OR PROGRAM HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED BY STATE FOR REVIEW e.Other f .00 N/A 1. Program Income f .00 17. IS THE APPLICANT DEUNOUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT/ g TOTAL N/A 00 0 Yes H'Yes.'attach an explanation. ® No �a 01,840.00 • la. THEitailSfct*MYib AND BELIEF.ALL DATA IN THIS APPLIATIONNREAPPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT.TfhE QDCUMENT HAS BEEN DULY _ )r OROZm,EAFD.9YITHE'GOVERt riG v Of THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WILL COMPLY win+THE ATTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS AWARDED t.�TYpe� re`at AiitfwM1µ Q. epre )alive b.Title c.Telephone number ;. . ' 1, Signature of Aulhpr 2 f ore alive j a.ri.Q /O' C 1d '(" #07 Pier 41 ns tlsa Slanoard Form 424 (ASV 4.1ml Prezcnped DY OM8 Grtma. 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CO C) .- CI w 18 971054 PART III 971054 BUDGET NARRATIVE The Weld County Government has demonstrated a strong commitment to this project through its commitment of resources. In addition to the estimated$250,000.00 it is committing in computer hard and soft ware, the personnel time required for the administration of the grant and the additional counselor time utilized for implementation and facilitation of the program are being assumed by the county. A new state of the art jail has been constructed and will open in November of 1997. This jail is strictly designed to be operated as a direct supervision facility with inmate training and programs at the core. Four classrooms attached to each housing unit can accommodate one quarter of the housing unit's inmate population each and a fiber optics line has been installed allowing for eight computer ports in each housing unit. This grant will allow the Weld County Jail to more effectively provide life skills to the inmate population and will provide an evaluation process to assess the success or failure of the program. For the purposes of this grant application each line item will be separately examined and an explanation of why it is there and how the cost was calculated will be given. Item 1 For the three year tenure of this project, a full time job technician will be hired to provide computer support and training to the counseling staff of the jail. The current base salary of this position is $18866.00 annually. Accounting for cost of living allowances this cost was rounded to $19000.00 for each of the three years of the grant. Overtime for the counseling staff for forty hours of training that is being provided in computer support and job services 971054 training was placed in this category. The figure of$4000.00 accounts for six counselors for forty hours at one and one half their base salary. Item 2 As described in Item 1 the fringe benefits for the full time job technician are estimated at $7000.00 and those for the counseling staff are roughly $1000.00. The job technician position will continue with fringe benefits over the entire three year period but the counseling staff will only be required for the first year. Item 3 Over the tenure of the grant Dr. Tayman's will need to travel to Greeley, Colorado four times, twice the first year and once each year for the remaining two years. A $600.00 per trip expense budget was developed by utilizing the federal budget figures that Dr. Tayman used when she travels from Washington, DC to Greeley, Colorado in June of this year. As requested by the Department of Education one trip is planned from Greeley Colorado to Washington,DC in each of last two years of the grant to attend the annual project directors meeting. As part of this grant's requirement for dissemination of information, personnel from the Weld County jail will request to present this project and its evaluations at the annual conference of the American Jail Association and/or the American Correctional Association for the final two years of the grant period. A budget of$1000.00 per year is requested for this purpose. This amount includes registration, travel, and lodging for the participant. Any additional costs associated with this presentation will be assumed by the Weld County jail. Item 4 For the first year of this grant a computer network within the classrooms of the housing units has to be established. The cost for this endeavor will be $53,640.00. (For a detailed list of 971054 required equipment see appendix L). This cost includes 24 computer stations (eight per housing unit)and all of the required hard and software to support those stations and link them to the Employment Services network. Also in this budget item is the cost of a copying machine ($4000.00) which allows for community service providers to provide educational materials to inmates at a reduced cost. These amounts were estimated by contacting several dealers and obtaining price quotes. The final purchase of both the computer equipment and the copier will be conducted by a competitive bid process. Item 5 Supplies included in this grant include $2000.00 annually which pay for the copying supplies utilized by the copying machine. This amount was estimated by contacting several dealers and obtaining price quotes. The final purchase will be conducted by a competitive bid process. Item 6 Two thousand dollars has been set aside for the non-profit community service providers that will instruct inmates in such areas as literacy, parenting skills, drug/alcohol education, and domestic violence education. Each of these providers will utilize volunteers to assist with this education process,thus reducing the cost to the grant,jail, and community organization. This cost was arrived at by using the current costs associated with this training. The final selection of community providers will be completed by a competitive bid process. This cost will continue through all three years of this grant. An additional $24,000.00 annually is required by Employment Services of Weld County to maintain their network. These costs include payment to vendors for assessment instruments utilized by inmates, required upgrades 3 971054 to their computer system, and administration of their system. Item 7 No construction costs are associated with this grant. Item 8 Software and computer upgrades will be required through out the tenure of this grant. The cost for these agreements and for upgrading the system are estimated at $20,000.00 per year of the grant and continuing on after the grant. These cost were provided by the Employment Services of Weld County office through an analysis of what similar network configurations have cost them to establish and maintain.The required computer usage agreements, however may have a reduction in costs. Since these agreements specify how many computers can be utilizing the program at a particular time, not how many are on the system, the cost can be shared among several computer sites such as social services, the Employment Services job laboratory, and other sites. There is an addition cost in this category is$400.00 per day for Dr. Tayman's evaluation of this program. Dr.Tayman will spend sixteen days in Greeley evaluating this project over the course of the three year grant. Dr. Tayman will also be allowed five additional days during the grant period for preparation of her evaluations. This amount was calculated by calling Dr. Tayman and ascertaining her fees. Item 9 The total direct costs associated with this grant are $301,840.00. This figure is the sum of line items 1 through 8. 4 971054 Item 10 There are no indirect costs. Item 11 There are no training stipends requested. Item 12 Total cost for this budget are$301,840.00. This figure is the sum of line items 1 through 11. 5 9'71054 PART IV 971054 PROGRAM NARRATIVE The goals of this project are fivefold. * It is designed to provide inmates with the necessary life and employment skills required to reintegrate into the community; * To change the social environment of the inmate while in custody by introducing his/her family into different social structures; * To provide the inmate with a mentor if requested; * To utilize community's resources as a cooperative effort to reduce recidivism; * To enhance the community's understanding of the jail environment. This program will afford inmates an opportunity to take responsibility for their lives within the confines of the jail and work towards a progression of personal growth upon exiting the jail. By increasing the likelihood of success of inmates becoming employed and not returning to the jail the community would benefit by a reduction in crime, a reduction in the costs associated with criminal prosecution and incarceration, and by the increased tax revenue generated by the employment of the former inmate. The Weld County Jail is located in Greeley, Colorado and is operated pursuant to state statute by the sheriff of the county. In the past the county was predominantly agriculture. However, recently we have experienced a significant population growth due to the Denver International Airport and new industry moving into the county. The demographic break down is 70% white, 27% Hispanic, and 3% 1 971054 other. The jail serves eighteen local law enforcement jurisdictions and the patrol division of the Weld County Sheriffs Office. The current physical plant was constructed in 1978 and has had two major expansions since its original construction. Currently,the jail has bed space for 187 inmates. The average daily population has steadily increased over the past ten years by 108%from 113 in 1985 to 247 in 1995. Several early release programs and work release programs have been implemented over the past several years to help ease the overcrowding conditions of the jail. The demographic composition of the jail is 61%Hispanic, 38%white, and 1%black. Of the entire inmate population approximately 20%are monolingual with Spanish as their primary language. Forty three percent of the population of the jail fall within the ages of 18 to 26 years of age. Ninety percent of the inmates are male. The Weld County Jail is currently in the process of building another 160 bed facility within two miles of our current jail. Both of these jails are direct supervision facilities. Upon completion of the new jail complex in November of 1997 both facilities will be operated simultaneously. The current jail will house the maximum and medium level prisoners and the new jail will house the minimum level inmates. Both facilities are direct supervision jails but the new jail complex is state of the art and provides a more conducive atmosphere for cognitive restructuring of inmate behavior. In addition, the housing units in the new jail complex are equipped with two classrooms adjoining each housing unit or pod. Each of these classrooms will comfortably seat fifteen inmates and two instructors. Entire audio-visual, computer outlets, and other classroom equipment are available for each classroom. As part of the incentive to reside at the new jail complex, inmates will be required to 2 971054 participate in the educational and life skills part of this program. A flow chart of this project can be found in Appendix A. Below is a description of this flow chart and the project as a whole. When an arrestee enters the Weld County jail his/her personal information is obtained and each inmate receives a medical screening. Each inmate remaining in custody longer than twenty four hours is classified and moved to the appropriate housing unit. The Weld County jail uses a validated objective classification system to decide the housing assignment of inmates.This goal of the classification system is to place inmates with like behaviors and security levels in the same housing units. To do this six factors are examined for each individual inmate. These factors include; * Severity of current charges/convictions; * Most serious offense history; * Escape history; * Disciplinary history; * Prior felony convictions; * Stability factors including age, employment, and residence. This classification system recognizes four classification levels; minimum, medium, maximum, and special needs. At this time emotional and psychological needs of the inmate are considered. If the inmate has acute emotional or psychological symptoms then appropriate treatment is sought through 3 971054 the local or state mental health agencies. The inmate's classification and this interview are conducted by one of the jail programs counselors. Each of these counselors have at least a bachelors degree in a human services field and additional training in the detection and treatment of mental disorders. Curriculum vitae for the programs staff can be located in Appendix B. After classification,the inmate is moved to his/her housing unit. Between twenty- four and forty-eight hours after classification, the inmate is given an assessment to determine his/her academic and emotional skills in several areas. Including but not limited to reading/writing/math, domestic violence, alcohol and drug abuse, parenting, and job skills. The assessment process is designed to identify the particular needs of the inmate and direct that individual to the program that will be most appropriate. The information needed for this purpose is a review of the offenders criminal history and demographic characteristics, employability issues, and current general feelings about life circumstances. This assessment is conducted in the classroom adjoining the housing unit which reduces the amount of movement throughout the jail that the inmate must make,thus reducing the amount of stress that is placed on the inmate prior to the assessment. This assessment is conducted by programs counselors using a computerized assessment process which analyzes the inmates academic and emotional needs in the areas of reading, math, science, language in both English and Spanish,job skills,problem solving, interpersonal communication, and aptitude and interest inventories. At the conclusion of this assessment the inmate begins an intensive fourteen day problem solving skills course which is cognitive based (See appendix C). This course was designed by Dr. Julianna 4 971054 Taymans and is endorsed by the National Institute of Corrections. See Dr. Taymans Curriculum Vita in Appendix D. This training will be facilitated by a member of the programs staff and is co-facilitated by a correctional officer of the Weld County jail. This provides correctional officers an awareness of what is being taught to the inmates and enables inmates to redefine their relationships with correctional officers from a purely authoritarian role to the role of a helper/facilitator. This complements the direct supervision philosophy. The result of co-facilitation encourages team building between program counselors and correctional staff. This will directly impact inmates in their efforts towards habilitation. Dr. Tayman's Problem Solving course curriculum includes: * Modeling-This is a very important and powerful cognitive instruction. During the modeling portion of a lesson the instructor demonstrates both the thinking and overt behaviors crucial to the skill step. The instructor Thinks aloud'so participants have a model of how they should be thinking. It is important for the instructor to practice the model portions of a lesson so the demonstration is fluid and without mistakes. * Role Playing-Role playing can be used as a part of modeling or as a way for participants to practice. Role plays simulate real interactions between people. Participants will engage in the skill step to effectively engage in problem solving under simulated conditions. This can be a valuable tool for checking participant understanding and ability to follow the skill steps. * Practice-The purpose of this unit is to teach a cognitive skill- problem solving. As with the 5 971054 acquisition of any skill it is important for participants to practice using the problem solving steps. Practice can be in the form of individual or group use of the problem solving steps. • Wrap-up-Just as it is important to provide an advance organizer previewing what the session will address, it is important to close each session with either a statement or questions which help participants think about what has been addressed. Questions can be used as a means of checking if participants understood the lesson content. At the conclusion of Dr. Tayman's problem solving course, utilizing the assessment, the programs counselor assigns the inmate to the particular program which he/she needs. The inmate's housing unit may also be changed at this point to place inmates with like needs in the same housing unit thus encouraging a peer tutoring program. Each of these programs last for thirty days and an inmate may move to another program or extend the same program at the end of any particular program These courses are cognitive skills based and for those inmates that will be going to the Department of Corrections the courses will be tailored to dovetail into those courses currently being offered in the Department of Corrections. At the current time approximately 40%of the population of the jail is sentenced to time periods long enough to complete both the fourteen day problem solving course and one of the thirty day courses. These courses are to be taught by non-profit community agencies on a contractual basis. Several types of Adult General Education Programs that will be offered include: * One-on-one Literacy Tutoring-volunteer tutors to teach basic literacy; iI * Adult Basic Education(ABE) - instruction focuses on reading, writing , arithmetic, spelling, 6 971054 social studies, general sciences, health, language arts, and consumer education; « General Education Development Preparation(GED) -provides an opportunity to an in state high school diploma; « Vocational Training-instruction focus on the accumulation of occupational/trade skills with immediate application to the job market; * English as a Second Language(ESL) - provides an opportunity for Spanish speaking clients to increace proficiency in English in order to maximize their education/occupation plans. The focus is to provide precision learning opportunities tailored to fit individual needs. In the future, these providers may include such agencies as Right to Read of Weld County, Island Grove Regional Alcohol/Drug Rehabilitation Center, the Child Advocacy Resource and Education Center,A Women's Place(a battered woman's shelter), Aims Community College,the University of Northern Colorado. A description of each of these non-profit agencies and educational institutions can be found in Appendix D. These agencies will be selected through a competitive bid process. In addition to the volunteers that these agencies utilize, volunteers from the jail ministry program (described later) and interns from the University of Northern Colorado will be used in cooperation through each of these organizations. Previously, Dr. Tayman provided a forty how course to several non-profit service providers and government agencies including, the Weld County District Attorney's Office, the Weld County Probation Office, Right to Read of Weld County, the Child Advocacy Resource and Education Center,the Island Grove Regional Detoxification Center,a Women's Place, and counseling staff from 7 971054 • the Weld County Jail. This course was titled "Cognitive Restructuring for Modifying Inmate Behavior". Currently, a pilot program involving Right to Read of Weld County teaching literacy skills and the Child Advocacy Resource and Education Center teaching parenting skills implemented six months ago is showing success thus far. An assessment from each of these programs can be found in Appendix E. Due to their short duration, a full evaluation of their success or failure is not yet available . Several benefits are associated with utilizing these non-profit agencies for these training sessions. * Members of the community are introduced into the jail to work with inmates; * The inmates involved in the program have less trouble trying to transition into continued follow up with the non-profit agency after release; * Inmates are introduced to citizens from throughout the community as teachers and role models in a non-adversarial role; * The non-profit agency provides training to the volunteer base free of charge or at reduced rates as part of their charter; * Since most of these non-profit agencies have information distribution systems, such as newsletters, regular meetings, information sharing networks, information about the jail and this program are disseminated throughout the community by the non-profit agency and the volunteer component; * The non-profit agency is able to increase the number of individuals that it is serving, thus 8 971054 serving a larger portion of the community; * With the programs staff of the jail overseeing the training courses in their entirety, each course can be interrelated so that the skills being taught in one course correlate and enhance the skills being taught in another course, ie: an inmate newsletter facilitated by Right to Read would include elements from alcohol/drug training or the problem solving skills taught in the problem solving course are utilized by the instructors in the parenting course. During the assessment period, inmates will be asked if they would like to participate in a non- denominational jail ministry program that provides a mentor from the inmate's church of choice. This mentor will be able to visit the inmate while incarcerated. The inmate's family at the same period of time may attend that church and hopefully will be "adopted" by that church thus building new relationships within that church. Upon release from jail, it is hoped that the inmate will return to his/her family which is in a new social environment. Training for the mentors and the local churches involved is being provided by the Weld County Sheriffs Office in conjunction with Prison Fellowship Ministries. Prison Fellowship Ministries is a non-denominational prisoner support group that is involved in prison and jail ministries in hundreds of jails and prisons across the country. The training that Prison Fellowship Ministries provides training for citizens from the community to enter and work within the correctional setting. Approximately three months ago the Weld County Sheriffs Office implemented its jail ministry program and currently has two hundred volunteers from local churches ready to begin assisting in this endeavor,these volunteers come from all different faiths and churches within our community. 9 971054 Three incentives are used to encourage and reward inmates for participating in these programs. First,the Weld County Sheriffs jail supervises its inmates using a philosophy of direct supervision. Direct supervision is a inmate management system in which the correctional officer works inside the housing unit on a twenty four hour basis. This enables the correctional officer to proactively supervise the inmates in the housing unit. It also helps the inmates to build a"community" within their housing unit where rules, instead of individual inmate force control the environment. Second, a reward system which is based on the inrnate's behavior. If an individual inmate follows the rules and cooperates with the programs available to him/her,then he/she gets additional privileges. Some of these privileges include extra recreational time, extra visiting time, extra commissary, and a more comfortable living environment. If the inmate breaks the rules then there are added disciplinary sanctions. Sanctions may include disciplinary lock down, segregation from other inmates, loss of good behavior time, and loss of all privileges. The third incentive that the sheriffs office is working towards is arranging with the courts, to set sentencing guidelines that correlate with the individual training sessions. These would provide good time for having successfully completed which ever training session that the programs staff in conjunction with the court deems necessary. The Weld County Government is a major employer in Weld county and so being has a great deal of influence with other employers in the county and with the Weld County Chamber of Commerce. Negotiations are occurring with the Weld County Chamber of Commerce to assist inmates in locating employment through this program. Another benefit, is that through the Chamber of Commerce members, information about this effort will be further disseminated throughout the business community of Weld County. 10 971054 Assessment of this program will be conducted by a third party evaluator, Dr. Juliana Taymans, from Georgetown University(see Appendix F). At the conclusion of each course inmates will be asked to evaluate the course. This will allow the programs staff to determine the inmates perception of the instructor and the materials covered. This will also allow the inmates to have a sense of ownership about the course and perhaps deeper commitment to their successful completion. Through the initial assessment process a pretest is completed to determine the inmates knowledge of the subject. A release assessment could also be utilized as a post test to determine the increase of knowledge or skills of particular inmates in specific areas. Both the pretest and post test as well as the inmate course review will be statistically analyzed to determine how well each instructor and course content is meeting the desired objects of the course. This will also be one of the criteria for assessing success or failure of this program. The particular software programs utilized by Employment Services of Weld County gives statistical data in these areas. Each six months after an inmate has completed the program,the programs staff of the sheriffs office will conduct a criminal history inquiry about the inmate through the National Crime Information Network and ascertain if the inmate has been re-incarcerated throughout the United States since the conclusion of the program. In addition, the programs staff will attempt to locate the inmate and provide him/her with a questionnaire about the his/her progress after completing the program This questionnaire can be completed either orally or in writing. This questionnaire will be designed in 11 971054 cooperation with the Weld County programs staff and Dr. Taymans. Comparisons could be made of those inmates using several different groups. * Those that were incarcerated in the Weld County jail prior to start of this program to those that completed the program; * A comparison to those inmates that were involved in all aspects of the program in to those that were just involved in part of the program; * A comparison of those inmates in different classifications that are involved in the program. During the three year grant period,Dr. Taymans will conduct four site visits for her evaluation. The first will occur approximately three months after the implementation of this program. The purpose of this visit will be assure that the problem solving techniques are being properly applied and that the other facets of this program are in place and functioning. Approximately six months after this program begins Dr. Taymans will again return to Greeley to assess the program, develop evaluation criteria,and work with the jail programs staff to train them on what information needs to be gathered for her research. One year from the previous date or one and one half years after the beginning of the program, Dr.Taymans will come to Greeley to gather whatever additional data she needs for her evaluation report and will prepare a written report for the Weld County Sheriffs Office and the United States Department of Education. At the conclusion of this project grant, Dr. Taymans will prepare another evaluation report which will assess the success or failure of this project for the previous three years and the probability of future success or failure. 12 971054 It is hoped that Dr.Taymans will utili7p the information gleaned from these sources to publish articles in journals and present her findings at conferences as part of her professional growth. Members of the programs staff and the project director(see Appendix G) will also prepare a paper and ask to present that paper to members of both the American Correctional Association and the American Jail Association at their national conferences during the second year of the grant. Additionally, the project director will write and submit one article to professional correctional journal about the project within three years. The National Institute of Corrections, a training and information clearinghouse for the United States Bureau of Prisons, is to begin using the Weld County jail as a model jail. In accordance with this distinction, the National Institute of Corrections will be escorting classes from its Longmont, Colorado training center to tour the Weld County jail. During these tours correctional officers and correctional administrators from across the United States will be able to observe this program in progress. Additionally, Employment Services of Weld County will assign a job technician on a full time basis to assist inmates. This job technician's vita is located in Appendix H. Employment Services is a unique system which administers the programs and activities of Job Service, Job Training Partnership Act(JTPA),and other training and support programs. Employment Services also delivers, on behalf of the Department of Social Services,the employment, training, and related support activities for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families(TANF)and the Employment First Foo4 Stamp Job Search Programs. Employment Services of Weld County has been nationally recognized for its innovation, 13 9'71054 creativity,and success of its programs. Through a cooperative agreement, the Weld County jail will be able to interface the computers in the housing units of the jail with the Employment Services of Weld County Learning Laboratory computer system. Additional duties of the job technician will be to support this system by providing training to the counseling staff of the Weld County Jail. This will enable them to utilize the computer system and provide job counseling to inmates during their incarceration period. The job technician's position would be a full time position during the grant period and would be reduced to a half time position at the conclusion of the grant as more of his/her duties will be assumed by the counseling staff of the jail. By entering into this partnership between the Weld County Jail and Employment Services of Weld County several benefits can be shared by both and a tremendous benefit can be recognized for the inmates and community as a whole. These benefits would include: * The Weld County jail has access to $250,000.00 worth of hardware and software computer programs which are specifically designed to teach adult learners. Part of the software programs that would be available to the Weld County jail through this partnership can be found in Appendix I. * Employment Services of Weld County is able to provide additional services to individuals that it might not otherwise reach. * Inmates being released from the Weld County jail would be able to easily transition into the job services program of the Employment Services office because they are already familiar with the program and staff. Their records and assessments are accessible there due to the close proximity of the jail and the Employment Services office. (The Weld County jail is located less that a quarter of a mile from 14 971054 the Employment Services office.) • Inmates following through with their training and commitments to the Employment Services office would have continued access to the same job technician from the jail program. Additionally,the Weld County Chamber of Commerce will work with its members to support inmates and their families that work towards these goals. Through publicizing this program and encouragement its members to become involved and provide employment to inmates completing the program, inmates chances of success will be enhanced.. * Community Service providers in such areas as alcohol/drug treatment, literacy, parenting, and domestic violence will also be able to utilize the computer assisted instruction within the jail to help them in the education of inmates. Initial assessments of inmates in each of these areas would also be available to these service providers so that they might more effectively assist the inmate in specific areas. Three additional factors are important to this project. First, that it will be continued if it is successful in reducing the recidivism rate. Second, that it will be continued if it assists inmates in their reintegration back into the community. Third,that this project be supported by the inmate funds until the five year evaluation. This project should be evaluated at the conclusion of three years and again in five years by the Dr. Tayman,the Weld County Sheriff, and the Weld County Commissioners after they have developed criteria as to what they deem as successful. At the conclusion of this grant the costs associated with it would be diminished. The job technician 15 9'71054 position would be reduced to a halt time position. Computer services and contract services would be maintained at current funding but the costs of computer upgrades and agreements would be reduced to$14,500.00 annually. This would reduce the operating budget to approximately 53,500.00 per year. To accomplish the third goal above, a fund which is currently being collected from the commissary items purchased by inmates may be used. A projection of growth of these funds is listed below for the grant period. 13istoricnlly, this fund has grown at a rate of 9% per year. YEAR AMOUNT CUMULATIVE AMOUNT 1996 11556.00 11556.00 1997 12741.00 24297.00 1998 13888.00 38185.00 1999 15137.00 53322.00 2000 16499.00 69821.00 In the year 2000 at the conclusion of the grant period there will be approximately$70,000.00 in this account. To continue this project the funds in this account along with those continuing to be deposited from the commissary accounts will be used. A projection of these funds are listed below. YEAR AMOUNT NEEDED AMOUNT COLLECTED DEFICIT CUMULATIVE AMOUNT TO FUND PROGRAM 2001 53,500.00 17,984.00 (35,684.00) 34,305.00 2002 53,500.00 19,603.00 (33,897.90) 408.00 In the year 2002,as discussed above the consultant, the Weld County Commissioners, and the Weld County Sheriff would re-evaluate this project and determine its success or failure. At that point, a decision would be made to continue through Weld County funding or to discontinue it. 16 971054 The organizational structure for implementation of this project and this grant will be as follows: Financial Officer,Kim Fliethman, Appendix K. Project Director, Ken Poncelow,Appendix J. Project Coordinator, John Gomez, Appendix I. 17 971054 PART V ..s 971054 'CM&i,00 o.c( Na.61LS-"....c ASSURANCES — NON—CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS Note: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions. tolease certify to contact the o a assurances.If suchhs the casen yoederal u will be notified.awarding agencies may require applicants ad • As the duly authorized representative of the applicant I certify that the applicant: • 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal (e)the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of • assistance, and the institutional, managerial and 1972 ( L. 24551 on. the basis as de drug relating. t to financial capability (including funds sufficient tonondiscrimination pay the non-Federal share of project costs! to the Prevention,CTomprehensive Alcohol Abuse Rehabilitationan Alcoholism ensure proper planning, management and corn- 1rev70 (P.n, nt, as amended, rti Act of pletion of the project described in this application. nondiscriminationP.L. 91616n tas.basis of alcohol abuse tor o 2. Will give the awarding agency. the Comptroller alcoholism:(g) 44 523 and.527 of the Public Health General of the United States, and if appropriate. Service Act of 1912(42 U.S.C.290 dd-3 and 290 ee- the State. through any authorized representative, 31, as amended. relating to confidentiality of access to and the right to examine all records- alcohol and drug abuse patient records: (h) Title books, papers, or documents related to the award: VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S C i and will establish a proper accounting system in 3601 et seq.i, as amended, relating to non• accordance with generally accepted accounting discrimination in the sale, rental or financing of standards or agency directives_ housing: (i) any otner nondiscriminatton 3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees provisions in the specific statute(s) under whicc from using their positions for a purpose that application for Federai assistance is being made. constitutes or presents the appearance of personai and (j) the requirements of any other or organizational conflict of interest, or personal no application. ion statutetsl which may apply to gain. 4. Will initiate and complete the work within the 7 Will comply, or has already complied. with the applicable time frame'after receipt of approval of requirements Af of Titlee 11 and III Reathe Uniform the awarding agency. RAcquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L- 91.646) 5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental which provide for fair and equitable treatment of Personnel Act of 197bed (42 rdsf. 44 763) persons displaced or whose property is acquired as relating to prescribed standards for merit systems a result of Federal or federally assisted programs for programs funded under one of the nineteen These requirements apply to all interests in real statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of prooert}• aceuired for project purposes regardless OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel of Federal participaucn in purcnases Administration(5 C.F.R. 900,Subpart F). 8. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act 6. Will comply with all Federal statutes reiating to (5 U.S.C. 44 1501-1508 and 7324-73281 which limit nondiscrimination. These include but are not the political activities of employees whose limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of principal employment activities are funded in 1964 (P.L. 88.352) which prohibits discrimination whole or in part with Federal funds. on the basis of race. color or national origin: (b) Will comply, as applicable. with the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. as 9 Davis-Bacon y, as Act (40 U.S.C. t4 f amended(20 U.S.C. 44 1681.1683.and 1685.16861. the the Act 0 U.S.C. 4 76a to 276a- which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex: 7)7), Copeland thet40 U.S. Hours a 18 (cl Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Safety Sta8ndards and Act (on U.S.C.Work327.3331an amended (29 C.S.C. 4 7941. which prohibits dis- Safety labor standardst0 for federally crimination on the basis of handicaps: (d) the Age rconstructiongainis or s Discrimination Act of 1975. as amended (42 U.S.0 44 6101-61071. which prohibits discrim- inaticri on the basis of age: • suroaro sr'' inns 1 et pgKnCN ov 046 zu 1( c. .2 Authorized for Local Reoroduction • 971054 a sur l0. Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance 13. Will assist the awarai ng 1 g6 ncyoft e in as wring purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the compliance nal Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) Historic Preservation Act of 1966. as amended (16 which requires recipients in a special flood hazard C.S.C. 4701. EO 11593 (identification and area to participate in the program andto purchase protection of historic properties). and the flood insurance if the total cost of insurable Arch(eolCSc l anda Historic c.lPreservation Act of construction and acquisition is S 10.000 or more. 11. Will comply with environmental standards which 14. Will colyf with human P.L.it subjects involved 93 348 regarding digth may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) protection research. institution of environmental quality control development, and-related activities supported by measures under the National Environmental this award of assistance. Welfare Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91.190) and Executive 15. Will comply With the Laboratory Animal Order (E0) 11514: (b) notification of violating Act of 1966 (P.L. 89.544, as amended. 7 C S.C. facilities pursuant to EO 11738: (c) protection of 2131 et seq.) pertaining to the care, handling. and wetlands pursuant to EO 11990: (d) evaluation of treatment of warm blooded animals held for flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO research.teaching,or other activities supported by 11988: (el assurance of project consistency with this award of assistance. the approved State management program Poisoning developed under the Coastal Zone Management 16. Will comply witht the C.S.C.Lead-Based Paint seq.) caning Act of 1972 (16 C.S.C. 44 1451 et seq.): ((1 paintwin conformity of Federal actions to State tClear Air( prohibits t e use of or rehabilitation based reain in ce Implementation Plans under Section 176(cl of the structures.o .Clear Air Act of 1955. as amended (42 U.S.C. 4 7401 et seq.):(g)protection of underground sources 17. Will cause to be performed the required financial of drinking water under inc Safe Drinking Water and-compliance audits in •accordance with the Act of 1974. as amended. (P.L. 93-523): and (h) Single Audit Act of1984. protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973,as amended.(P.L. 18• Will comply other Federal ilaws. executiveth all e ordersee s 93.2051. and policies governing this program • 12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 C.S.C. 44 1271 et seq.) related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system. • OS f�s ('G'ATURE 4io \ 1 1`' RTIMNG OFFICIAL TITLE 1'S // Ly,.� �y�5 0�y"l DATE SUBMITTED A TO A 7�N Sheri � ` Weld CountySheriff s Office CO •'��iaasc�' � ii s 421e i. be: _a. • JJ 971054 CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING LOBBYING; DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS; AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to attest. Applicants should also with certification requirements under 34 CFR Part 82,"New Restrictions on Lobbying:and 34 CFR Part 85, "Government-wide Debarment and review the Instructions for certification included in the regulations before completing this form. Signature of this form provides for compliance • cer — Suspension(Nonprocurement)and Government-wide Requir men D u D-Free Workpltac e Education deter eee iso twasd thell ce treated reat d as a material representation of factreliance will be placed transaction,grant,or cooperative agreement. (d) Have not Within a three-year period preceding this application i - t. LOBBYING had one or more public transaction(Fderal.State,or local) Title 31 of the U.S.Code,and terminated for cause or default; and As by Section 1 Part persons entering into a grant implemented co at 34 CFR over S 10r B. Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the I or Part 82,Sections agreement2.105 2.110,the as defined at 34 s that:CFh statements in this certification,he or she shall attach an Part 82, 82.105 and 82.110, applicant certifies explanation to this application. (a) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned,to any person for influencing or 3 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE attempting to influence an officer or employee of anyagencyan Member of Congress, ress, an officer or employee of Congress,o (GRANTEES OTHER THAN INDIVIDUALS) employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the making. As required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988,and of any Federal grant,the entering into of any cooperative implemented at 34 CFR Part 85, Subpart F.for grantees,as or modificationnt,and of anyextension,delcontinuation,renewal,ive agreement;amendment, defined at 34 CFR Part 85, Sections 85.605 and 85.610- or Federal grant or cooperative A. The applicant certifies that it will or will continue to provide a (b) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have b en drug-free workplace by: paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attemptingto influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,or antemployee of a (a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful Member of Congress in connection with this Federal grant or manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession,or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and cooperativeard agreement,the undersigned shall completertLobbying,"and submit specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for Standard Form- its i struct ions; Form to Report in violation of such prohibition; accordance with its instructions; (c)The undersigned shall require that the language of this (b) Establishing an on-going drug-free awareness program to certification be included in the award documents for all subawards inform employees about- at all tiers(including subgrants, contracts under grants and (1)The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; cooperative agreements, and subcontracts) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. (2)The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; 2. DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND OTHER (3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and rtESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug As required by Executive Order at 3 CFR DebarmentPart 8 ,f and abuse violations occurring in the workplace; Suspension, and implemented coveredove 34 , as eared prospective CFR (c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in participants Sections in 85. 5ndtransactions, defined at 34 the performancekg a of the grant ae givenh a copy of to statementngag Part 85, 85.105 and 85.110— required by paragraph (a); A. The applicant certifies that it and its principals: • for (d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragrapt debarment,(a) Are not presentlye debarred, or voluntarily proposed (al that, as a condition of employment under the grant,the declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered employee will- transactions by any Federal department or agency; r (1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (b) Have not within ora tad a-cear periodg ntprecedingn this ai st en (2) the employer in writing of his or conviction for a forbeen commission of fr had ar civil aemeetse in on agiot them (2) Notifytif of a criminal drug statuten occurring hior her then workplace no for in , attempting teping to o a in criminal offense in connection with State,or attemptingcti obtain, or performingndra publicc ti later than five calendar days after such conviction; State,or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; in tin 10 days afte violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of (el Notifying the agency, 1P'"' 9• ) notice under withint 10 calendar e or ft • embezzlement,rdmaking falsea statements,forgem, bribery,or falsification stolenor destructionrperty: of otherwisereceiving receiving actual u subparagraph g of such conviction.an employee Employers records, or receiving property; convicted employees must provide notice, including position title to: Director, Grants and Contracts Service, U.S. Department of (c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly Education, 600 Independence Avenue, S W. 3600, chargedmmi by a governmental of the entityn (Federal.lr Seats, or local)rawith venue, ton.(Roomo 360 . GSAS. of this certinfication; iso any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph(1)(bl Regional Office Building No. 3), 9 of this certification; and Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant: Kl . 971054 Taking one oa unthe following actions, within 30 calendar days of DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE receiving notice under subparagraph(d)(2),with respect to any (GRANTEES WHO ARE INDIVIDUALS) employee who is so convicted- As required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1989, and (1)Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, implemented at 34 CFR Part 85, Subpart F,for grantees, as up to and including termination,consistent with the requirements defined at 34 CFR Part 85,Sections 85.605 and 85.610- of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended;or A. As a condition of the grant, I certify that I will not engage in (2)Requiting such employee to participate satisfactorily in a the unlawful manufacture,distribution,dispensing, possession,or drug abuse assistance rehabilitation program approvedfor use of a controlled substance in conducting any activity with the such purposes by a Federal,State,or local health,law grant; and enforcement,or other approlgiate agency; B. if convicted of a criminal drug offense resulting from a violation (g)Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a occurring during the conduct of any grant activity,I will report the drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs conviction,in writing,within 10 calendar days of the conviction, (a),(b).(c),(d),le),and(f). to:Director,Grants and Contracts Service, Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W.(Room 3600,GSA B. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the ! Regional Office Building No. 3),Washington, DC 20202-4130. for the performance of work done in connection with the specific Notice shall include the identification number(s)of each affected grant: grant. Place of Performance(Street address.city,county, state,zip code)910 10th Avenue Greeley, Weld County, Colorado 80631 Check I I if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant; I hereby certify that the applicant will comply with the above certifications. PR/AWARD NUMBER AND I OR PROJECT NAME OF APP LICANT NAME Life Skills for State and Local County of Weld, Weld County Sheriff's Office Prisoners Program PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SI *ATU --.J1+.:. ., DATE 477 7. '' �, 9� rn nn nn,^ 971054 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion -- Lower Tier Covered Transactions This certification is required by the Department of Education regulations implementing Executive Order 12549,Debarment and Suspension, 34 -- CFR Part 85,for all lower tier transactions meeting the threshold and tier requirements stated at Section 85.110. 6. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by Instructions for Certification submitting this proposal that it will include the clause titled 'Certification Regarding Debarment,Suspension,ineligibility,and 1.- sByp signingtivlower and tierebmittici thisnis providingdi,the Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transactions,' prospective etout lowicipant the without modification,in all lower tier covered transactions and in certification set below. all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions. 2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of �. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier ctransaction ion of a that it pecot tiveapart csuspended,antinlweritierecoovrered participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in aril excluded from the covered transaction,i unless it addition other t ichlt to the Federal Government,the voluntknows that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide departmentrsueavailable or agencyme with which this sps ontransaction originated deba maye the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of pursue available remedies,including suspension and/or debarment. its principals. Each participant may but is not required to, check 3. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate the Nonprocurement List. - written notice to the person to which this proposal is submitted ifa 8 Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require c any time the prospective whenaver submitted di or hast learns mthet its establishment of a system of records in order to render in good eertneous nwea o erroneousf g a become faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. and information of a participant is not required to exceed that suspended,' which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary 4. Thei terms wee"covered toveredttrn,s'debarred,' " course of business dealings. 'ineligible,' 'lower tier covered transaction," 'participant,' ' person,' "primary covered transaction, "principal,"proposal," and "voluntarily excluded,"as used in this clause, have the meanings 9. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of rules instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is person to which this proposal is submitted for assistance in suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from ulations,. participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies obtaining a copy of those regulations,. available to the Federal Government,the department or agency 5. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this with which this transaction originated may pursue available proposal that,should the proposed covered transaction be entered remedies, including suspension and/or debarment. into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered - transaction with a person who is 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. Certification certifies, by s roposal, hat neither it nor ts ls are presently (1) suspended, proposed for debarmment t submission The prospectve lower tier declared ineligible,orvoluntarlilypexcludedtfrom participation in this transaction debarred, 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. PR/AWARD NUMBER AND/OR PROJECT NAME NAME OF APPLICANT CFDA 84.255A Weld County . PRINTED NAM F AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE t' S b� l> _ DATE �� /L�� SIGN URE (/ / J�/�� /r !/ f/ft4 ;._ ;v :,..v lj Sao"-c1 Mil ( " ' 1 ED S0- 16 e o0 (Etek, ens 4e_,9-0 (REV.1 2/88), which is obsolete) lei b : 971054 DISCLOSURE OF :.OBEYING Al.IIViIits Complete this(onn to disclose lobbying-activities pursuant to 31 U.S C.1352 (See reverse for public burden disclosure 1 . :;:,.. .1. 1. Type of federal Action: 2 Status of federal Action: 3....; Report Typa _ Ea. contract a ar bid/offeriappiication A a. initial filing b. grant b.initial award A b. material change c. cooperative agreement c. post-award • for Material Change Only:' d. ban Year garter __ e. loan guarantee date of last report 1. loan insurance 4. Name and Address of Reporting Entity: S. If Reporting Entity in No.4 is Subawardee.Enter Name and Address of Prime: 0 Prime C Subawardee Tier �,if known: Weld County Sheriff's Office 910 10th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Congressional District.if known: Congressional District.d known: 6. Federal DepartmenuAgencr 7. Federal Program Name/Description: Life Skills for State and Local Department of Education Prisoners Program CFOA Number.if applicable: 84.255A 8. Federal Action Number. ii known: 9. Award Amount,if known: S 301,840.00 10. a. Name and Address of Lobbying Entity b. Individuals Performing Services(including address (if individual,last name. first name.MD: different from No. 10a) (last name. first name.MTh taunt Conunwuon Sh - SF-UI-♦ of necevaret 11. Amount of Payment tcheck all that ar• • 13. 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Jue _ -Li'e' Li Authorized for Local Reoroouction 971054 APPENDIX A I 971054 Inmate Process IIntake I al DOC Preparation Medical Course 41 Transfer to DOC Screening Parenting HTransfer to u Skills 'Classification I other Franklin correctional — Reality -->"_ Anger setting Housing Model Management Assignment ^ AlcoGroup � hol/Drug Probation v ^ I Assessment ) Problem k Solving Domestic _ Case Violence 41 Adjudication is • H Literacy V 41Case Dismissal V Jail Ministry 41 ESL V Referral to H Job Skills Community Resources n A GED I Transfer to other correctional setting ..<, ) Transfer to DOC — 971054 APPENDIX B J it 971054 JAMIE NUSS P.O.BOX 331-AULT,CO. 80610-Country Phone(970)356-4015 ext.4692-Home Phone(970)834-0311 Counselor with three years of correctional supervision.Adept in setting goals,building teams,motivating others,and gaining client confidence.A blend of counseling,supervision, and interpersonal skills form the basis for a synergistic team member. CAREER AND ACHIEVEMENTS TO OATS 1996-Present In-House Counselor/Trainer- Weld County Sheriff's Office • Instrumental in developing and implementing the Objective Classification System. • Co-developed/implemented inmate Cognitive Modification Program. • Provided Jail Personnel training in Direct Supervision, Interpersonal Communication, Report Writing,Conflict Management,Assertive Training,Leadership Skills,Team Building and Reality Therapy. • Psychological assessments on inmates for referrals to the state hospital. • Chairperson for inmate disciplinary hearings. • Assessed inmate needs for appropriate housing based on security risk and severity of crime. • Facilitate daily individual and group therapy sessions. • Provide crisis counseling on an as needed basis. • Therapeutic counseling consultant to jail security and medical personnel. 1995-1996 Alternative Programs Supervisor- Weld County Sheriffs Office • Screen and interview potential work-release/home detention clients for acceptance into program • Liaison with courts,attorneys,and employers to coordinate court ordered conditions of incarceration while on work release and home detention • Managed inmate conduct and behavior • Administer urinalysis and breath testing • Installed electronic monitoring equipment, and monitored inmates by conducting on-site/phone checks. 1993-1995 Counselor-Alternative Homes for Youth • Prepared and implemented individual treatment plans • Established individual education goals • Provided daily individual and group counseling • Enforced program rules utilizing verbal skills and holding inmates accountable for their actions 1994-1995 Clinical Care Assistant- Weld Mental Health • Worked with chronically mentally ill population • Provided individual therapy sessions and responded to crisis counseling • Ensured clients were administered the proper medication • Provided assistance with daily living and enforced house rules EDOCATION Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling-University of Northern Colorado 1995 Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Criminal Justice- University of Northern Coloradof993 Associate of Arts(Criminal Justice) Aims Community College 1991 References: Available upon request 971054 RUBEN F. HERNANDEZ 31226 First Street Gill, Colorado 80624 (970) 352-4833 OBJECTIVE: To produce a progressive model utilizing education and training to enhance The Weld County Programs Unit in fulfilling the needs of the agency. EDUCATION: M.A. Graduate School of Public Affairs; emphasis Criminal Justice University of Colorado at Denver B.A. Sociology; emphasis Criminal Justice University of Northern Colorado, Greeley RELEVANT EXPERIENCE ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION • Assist team members in organinzing facility programs and staff development • Perform supervisory tasks in the absence of programs director • Organize work and program schedules in conjunction with support staff • Implementation of cognitive skills approaches for clients INSTRUCTION • Instructed English as a Second Language course with Aims Community College • Assisted in the administration of training programs • Performed presentations for new recruits and support staff • Administered and evaluated placement tests INTERVIEWING AND COUNSELING • Interview clients daily to determine program needs and placement • Perform crisis intervention and suicide assessments • Counsel clients with mental health issues • Interview prospective counselors for programs unit PUBLIC RELATIONS • Arrange and supervise tours of facility • Assist with ouside agencies by arranging interviews of clients • Provide facility orientation for visitors and clients • Supervise the intern program through Aims Community College and U.N.C. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 1994-Present Correctional Counselor Weld County Sheriffs Office, Greeley 3/1997-Present Training and Education Mgr. Colorado Air National Guard, Aurora 1986-1997 Crew Cheif, weapons Colorado Air National Guard, Aurora 1993-1994 Correctional Officer Weld County Sheriffs Office, Greeley 1992-1993 Correctional Officer DRDC, Dept. of Corrections, Denver 1/1992-6/1992 Instructor Aims Community College, Greeley 971054 Karla L. Huerta Rosenbach Year Organization Position Responsibilities 1995-1996 The Restitution Center Corrections Technician Client Initial Orientation, Case management, Monitored 90 offenders 1993-1995 ABC Child Development Center Teacher Taught children 3-12 years-old, Planned educational and recreational activities 1988-1995 Weld B.O.C.E.S Teacher's Aide/ Taught and enriched the lives of (Summers) Secretary Aide migrant children, Variety of clerical duties Professional Training: Year Trainings Sponsor 1997 Vocational Evaluation/Rehabilitation Issues University of Northern Colorado 1997 Barbara Case King-Case Law Weld County Sheriffs Office 1997 National Recreation Association Weld County Sheriff's Office 1996 Motivational Interviewing The Restitution Center 1996 Cultural Competency The Restitution Center 1996 Basic Supervision The Restitution Center 1996 Games Criminals Play The Restitution Center 1996 Verbal Judo The Restitution Center 1996 Team Building The Restitution Center 1995 Anti-Social Behavior The Restitution Center 1995 Stress Management The Restitution Center 1995 HIV/Aids Prevention University of Northern Colorado 971054 Vita of Karla L. Huerta-Rosenbach 107 South 3rd. Street LaSalle, Co. 80645 (970)284-5244 Current Position: Counselor/Recreation Coordinator Weld County Sheriff's Office 910 10th Avenue Greeley, Co. 80631 Education: Year Degree Institution Area of Study Present Nt.A. University of Rehabilitation Counseling with an (8/98) Northern Colorado Emphasis in Vocational Evaluation 1995 B.S. University of Human Rehabilitative Services Northern Colorado with an Emphasis in Psychology 1994 A.A. Aims Community Associates of Liberal Arts College with an Emphasis in Psychology Work History: Year Organization Position Responsibilities 1996-Present Weld County Sheriff's Office Counselor/ Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Recreation Coordinator' Facilitate groups, Oversee recreation programs 1996 The Restitution Center Corrections Technician II Supervised 9 Technicians, Conducted Disciplinary Hearings, Sanctions, and Investigated Disciplinary Reports 971054 Karla L. Huerta-Rosenbach Honors and Awards: Year Title Granting Organization 1997 Dean's List University of Northern Colorado 1996 Dean's List University of Northern Colorado 1995 Certificate of Appreciation Partners 1995 Dean's List University of Northern Colorado 1994 Dean's List Aims Community College 1993 Dean's List Aims Community College 971054 APPENDIX C r; 971054 Program: Juliana M. Taymans. (1992) . PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS : A Scri ted Unit of I struction for Adult Inmates. Washington, DC: Author. Rationale This unit was developed for adult inmates in a jail pre-release program. Most instruction in cognitive approaches to problem solving span 8 to 15 sessions and are structured for small groups of 6 to 10 individuals. Ideally, social skills needed_for effective roblem solvin , such as communication skills, are also integrated in o ro em solving training. This expands the number of sessions devoted to this important skill. Unfortunately, many correctional programs do not have the staff or the time to devote to small group instruction over extended sessions. This unit was developed to meet the eed foraaes for a h(r0 term training experience offered to large groups or more) . Research Base This program was piloted in a jail prerelease program. Participant evaluations indicated that they found this course more interesting and more relevant than other courses in their prerelease program. Describe PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS : A Scri ted Unit of Instruction for Adult Inmates can be taught in 2-2 hour sessions. The first session encompasses Parts 1 through 4 . The second session encompasses Parts 5 through 10. Part ii can be added if there is time for more sessions. The unit is flexibly designed into 11 parts which consist of: -Part -1: Introduction to problem solving -Parts 2 - 9: Eight steps in the problem solving process -Part 10: Putting the 8 steps together -Part 11: Follow-up and reinforcement for problem solving. Parts 1 through 4 represent the material to be covered in one two hour session. If more sessions are possible, the information and activities in Parts 1 through l througheasily each can extended ended'toscover 4 one hour sessions. In parts 4 , er e presented in the same format described der aovan evorganizer is iven. If. In Parts 5 through 11, only given. If these lesson parts are offered in more than one 12 971954 session, the instructor should develop an advance organizer for ' the sessions as well as developing more Review and Practice activities. This unit represents a cognitive approach to problem solving by employing Cognitive _ actively principles_of_..instructign. Duringunit participants are learning steps to problem solving, act solving working on problem solving skills, and applying p robsteps to their problems. Since the unit focuses on developing and practicing skills associated with effective problem solving, it is possible for participants to leave the course with a new ways to think about problems and concrete steps to use in working through problems. How Lessons Are Structured and Teaching Suggestions The following cognitive components are embedded in the unit's lessons. Advance Organizer - The purpose of the advance organizer is to set the agenda for the class session. This gives participants a picture of what the session will entail. The advance organizer can be written out or stated orally and serves as a road map for both the instructor and participants. By discussing what will be done in class, participants can see that the session has a definite purpose. This can help participants transition from the out-of-class environment to class expectations. Review - A review serves as a bridge between previously covered material and material to be learned. A review can consist of instructor statements to remind participants about what was covered in previous lesson parts. It can also be conducted by asking questions to see what participants remember from previously covered material . If participants have difficulty answering review questions, then the instructor can take time to review previous course content. Introduction/Describe - The Introduction and Describe sections tell participants about the specific problem solving step being addressed. It is important to introduce the skill step and then to describe the thinking processes and overt behaviors involved in that step. Rationale Building - As the instructor is discussing problem solving it is good to spend time discussing reasons why engaging in systematic problem solving steps can be helpful. It is important to get offenders to offer reasons for using problem solving as well as to give them reasons. Research tells us that spending time talking about why a new cognitive skill can help participants reach their goals, increases participant motivation to use the skill . In this unit Rationale Building is included in designated sections within lessons. Questions that are part of 13 971054 the Review and Wrap-up also serve this purpose. For example, in 1 Part 3 , one of the Wrap-up questions is: Why spend time thinking about problems? 410 Modelinct - This is a very important and powerful part of cognitive instruction. During the modeling portion of a lesson, the instructor demonstrates both the thinking and overt behaviors crucial to the skill step. The instructor 'thinks aloud' so participants have a model of how they should be thinking. It is important for the instructor to practice the model portions of a lesson so the demonstration is fluid and without mistakes. -Role :playing - Role playing can be used as a part of modeling or as a way for participants to practice. Role plays simulate real interactions between people. By having participants engage in role plays the instructor can determine if participants can use the skill steps to effectively engage in problem solving under -.\\ simulated conditions. This can be a valuable tool for checking participant understanding and ability to follow the skill steps. Practice - The purpose of this unit is to teach a cognitive skill - problem solving. As with the acquisition of any skill it is important for participants to practice using the problem solving steps. Practice can be in the form of individual or group use of the problem solving steps. Wrap-up - Just as it is important to provide an advance organizer previewing what the session will address, it is important to close each session with either a statement or questions which help participants think about what has been addressed. Questions can be used as a means of checking if participants understood the lesson content. 14 9'71054 Activity: Juliana M. Taymans. (1992) . PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS: A Scripted Unit of Instruction for Adult Inmates. Washington, DC: Author. TRYOUT Part 2 & 3: Steps 1 & 2. 15 971054 MRY.19.1997 9:38FY'1 NO.683 P.2/15 VITA PERSONAL DATA Name: Juliana 1a1. Taymans Address: 8047 Glendale Road • Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815 • Telephone: (301) 654-5432 Birth Date: Done 19, 1950 ACADEMIC RECORD Institution Attended Year • Degree Major University of Maryland 1972 B.A. Social Studies Education George Washington Univ. 1976 M.A. Special Education • University of Maryland 1985 Ph.D. Special Education fROFESSTONAL EXWRIENCS Professor, Department of Department of Teacher Preparation and Special Palestina George Washington University, Washington, D.C. (Assistant Professor 1985 to 1989, Associate Professor 1985 present). Responsible for barbing and advising masters and doctoral studems in transition special education. Co-Coordinator of Secondary Education and Transitional Special Education Programs, Department of Teacher Preparation and Special Education, September. 1990 - August, 1991. Responsible for managing secondary education and transitional special education programs. Includes monitoring on and off-campus teacher education programs. meeting with faculty to plan and redesign programs. Co-Coordinator of Supportive. Training Transition Education Programs, Department of Teacher Preparation and Special Education, George Washington University, Washington, D.C., July 1987-to June, 1994; July. 1995 to present. Responsible for managing secondary education and transitional specie];,education programs. Responsibilities included personnel appointments, budget management and • MAY 19 '97 7: 26 PAGE. 002 971054 9:39cMAY.19.199! h10.F,13 I-'.3�15 Math and English. Dill responsibility for writing I.E.P.'s. Department chairperson_ Conducted research survey to determine status of special education students in vocational education in Frederick County. Adult Education and Home Teacher, Frederick County, Maryland 1976-1979. Taught American history and Contemporary Issues in evening high school Developed and taught American law curriculum for students of diverse age and ability. Taught English as a second language and tutored homebound students. Special Education Resource Teacher, F.mmitsburg School, Frederick County, Maryland 1972-1975. Identified and taught educationally handicapped students in grades K-8. Taught tight grade social studies. COURSES TAUGHT SPED 220A: cticum in Learning Strategies Approach for LD Adolescents - Summer, 1987 SPED 220: Computer Applications in Special Education- Summer, 1986 SPED 231: Transitional Special Education Programming. Fall, 1985; Fall, 1986; Fall, 1987; Fall, 1988; Fall, 1989; Fall, 1992, Fall, 1993; Fall, 1994; Pall, 1995 SPED 233: Curriculum in Transitional Special Education. Fall, 1985; Fall, 1986; Fall, 1987; Fall, 1988; Fall, 1989; Pall, 1992; Fall, 1993; Fall, 1994; Fall, 1995 SPED 235 coordination of Job Placement Prosams in Special Education- Spring, 1986 SPED 237: Learning Strategies. Assessment and Instruction for Learning Disabled Adolescents - Summer, 1987; Spring, 1989; Summer, 1989; Spring, 1990; Summer, 1992; Spring, 1993; Spring, 1995; Spring, 1996 SPED 238: Issues in Educating Individuals with Learning Disabilities - Spring, 1996 SPED 295: professioeallnternship in_Supportive Training, Transition, and Education programs. Internship - Summer, 1985; Spring, 1986; Fall, 1986; Summer, 1987; Spring, 1988; Fall, 1988; Spring, 1993; Summer, 1993 TEED 207 Teaching and Learning II- Spring, 1995, Spring, 1996 3 MAY 19 ' 97 7: 2G PAGE . 003 971054 MAY.19.1997 9:39AM NO.hril P.4/15 SPED 304 Recent Research and'Praxis in special Education- Spring, 1986; Spring, 1990; Summer, 1991 SPED 353 & 353 Doctoral Internships-Summer, 1989 - 1996 SPED 701: Technology in Vocational Evaluation- Spring 1987 EDSP 499V The Handicapped Student in the Regular Classroom - Spring, 1980; Fall, 1980; Spring, 1981 EDSP 4997 Meetine of the Career/Vocational Needs of Handicapped Students -Fall, 1981; Spring, 1982; Fall, 1982; Pall, 1983 EDSP 470 Introduction to Special Education-Fall, 1981 EDSP 460 Career/Vocational Education for the Handicapped - Fall, 1982 EDSP 462 Career/Vocational Assessment and Instruction of Handicapped Students- Spring, 1983 EDSP 4898 Undergraduate Field Placement Seminar-Fall, 1979 GRANTS Project Advisor. Serving At-Risk Youth funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Eduction and Rehabilitative Services (3 year grant 8/95 to 8/98). • Principal Investigator. Diversity Advantage Pmtnam funded by the U.S. Department of Munition, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (3 year grant 8/95 to 8198). Co-Principal Investigator. Peace Corps Fellows Program funded by the following foundations: Annenberg; DeWitt Wallace Readers Digest; Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Fcrmdation; Helen Speny Lea Foundation; Eugene and Agnes B. Meyer Foundation(funding from 8/91 through 1997). Principal Investigator/Project Co-Director. Transition Special Education: Prtyaration for Secondary Special education Personnel to Work with Urban. Minority Youth with Learning Disabilitiea funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (4 year grant 8/93 to 8/97). ' Project Director. Returned Peace Cope Volunteers Program funded by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special F1tnr9tinn and Rehabilitation Services (3 year grant 8/91 to 8/94). 4 MAY 19 '97 7: 28 PAGE. 004 971054 MAY.19.1997 9:40AM NO.1411 f'.5/15 Principal Investigator/Project Director. PreparatiotLof Special Educators: Learning Disabilities/Secondary Special Education funded by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Fduration and Rehabilitation Services (3 year grant 7/90 to 7/93). Principal Investigator/Project Director. Preparation of Special Educators: Transition from School to Work- Developing Business-Education Partnerships funded by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (3 year grant starting 6/90 to 6/93). Principal Investigator. Collection and Utilization of Anticipated Services Data Student Initiated Research Grant funded by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (1 year grant starting 9/88). Co-principal Investigator. OWU Model Demonstration Project for Transitional Young Adults with Learning Disabilities funded by U.S. Department of Prineation, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (3 year grant starting 11/87). Co-principal Investigator. Collaborative Vocational Evaluation Preparation funded by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (3 year grant starting 10/87). Project Director. Preparation of Special Educators_ Secondary Learning Disabilities funded by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (3 year grant starting 7/87). Co-Principal Investigator. Rural Transitional Specialist funded by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (3 year grant starting 7/87). Principal Investigator. Prenaration for Related Services Personnel: Transitional Community Living Program funded by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (3 year grant starting 6/87). Project Director, Vocational/Special Masters Program: Transition from School to Work, funded by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Filtration and Rehabilitation Services (3 year grant starting 6/86). Researcher. Investigation of Microcomputer Applications with Urban Youth in a Summer Youth Program. Funded by The George Washington University Diltlley Research Program (Summer, 1986). Principal Investigator. Research on the Efficacy of Date Base Instruction with Special Needs Adolescents. Funded by The George Washington University Committee on.Research (Summer, 1986). 5 MAY 19 ' 97 7; 27 PAGE . 005 971054 MgY.19.1997 9:40Rh1 N0.E.R P.Wlb Principal Investigator. The Effect of Technology on Entry Level Jobs: Policy and Curricular Implications for Mildly Handicapped students. Funded by the School of Education and human Development. The George Washington University (Pall, 1985). Co-principal Investigator. Job Training and Tryout Research Study funded by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (5 year grant starting 8/83). Co-principal Investigator. Job Training and Tryout Model Demonstration Program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (3 year grant starting 8/83). PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Council for Exceptional Children Division on Career Development Division on Research Division on Learning Disabilities Division on Teacher Education Representative to the President's Committee on Employment of Individuals with Disabilities. 1988 to 1992. Secretary, National Division on Career Development„ 1982-1984. First president of Maryland C.E.C. Division on Career Development, 1981-1985 Learning Disabilities Association Council on Learning Disabilities Correctional Education Association Professional Ethics Association PUBLICATIONS Taymans, J.M. & Swisher, S. (1996). Cognitive approaches to changing offender behavior. • 7onrnal of Correctional Trainim . Thompson, S. &'Taymans, J.M. (1996). Teaching special education students to use cooperative learning. The Clearinghouse, 70, 81-84. Taymans, J.M. (1996). Inclusion cases. In C. Kochbar& L. West. A User's Guide to elusion. Rockville, MD: Aspen Publishers. 6 MAY 19 '97 7:27 PRGE.000 971054 MAY.19.1997 9:41AM NO.681 P.i/15 Taymans, J.M. (1996). The nature of adolescence and risk factors for violent youth. Longmont CO: National Institute of Corrections. Taymans, J.M. (1996). An introduction of cognitive approaches to changing offender behavior. Longmont CO: National Institute of Corrections. Taymans, J.M. (1996). Programs for youthful offenders: Three case studies. Training Mrrhdr. Longmont, CO: National Institute of Corrections. Taytnans, J.M. (1996). Indicators otquality inprograms for youthful offenders. Training Module. Longmont, CO: National Institute of Corrections. Taymans, J.M. &Parese, S. (1996). Educational programming principles for youthful offenders. Training Module. Longmont, CO: National Institute of Cotteetions. Taymans, J.M. (1995). Book review: Schooling without labels: Parents, educators, and inclusive education. Journal of Disability Policy Studies 6(2), 87-90. • Taymans, J.M. (1995). Book review: Extraordinary children- ordinary lives: Stories behind special education case law. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 6(2), 83-86. Kochhar, C., West, L„ Leconte, P., & Taymans, J, (1995,Angust). Unlockingfutures: Personnel preparation to improve school-community approaches and transition outcomes for youth in the U.S. Conference Proceedings Fourth Biennial International Association of Special Education Conference. Taymans, J.M., Corbey, S., &Dodge, L. (1995). Transition Policy Implementation: A State Level Perspective. The Journal. 17, 98-102. deFur, S. & Taymans, I. (1995). A national study of transitional specialist competencies. Exceptional Children, 62, 38-51. Taymans, J.M. & deFur, S.H. (1995). Preservice and inservice professional development for school to adult life transition. Career Development for Exceptional Children, 32, 171-185. Thompson, K. & Taymans, J. M. (1994). Development of a reading strategies program: Bridging the gap between decoding, literature, and thinking skills. Intervention in School and Clinic, 30(1), 17-27. West, L., Taming, J.M., Corbey, S. & Dodge, L. (1994). Initial report on national survey of state transition coordinators. The Capital Connection Policy Newsletter 2(1), 9- 11. 7 MAY 19 ' 97 '7 :28 PAGE. 007 971054 NU.Nt3 '3.U/ice MAY.19.1997 9:41AM Taymans J.M. & deFur, S.H. (1994). Inservice and preservice personnel preparation for transition. In School to Work Transition for Youths with Disabilities: A Consensus Validation Conference Resource Papers. Washington, DC: National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research. Taymans, J.M. (1994). Teachers as learners: Making a case for learning strategies. Washington DC: George Washington University. Department of Teardirt preparation and Special Education. Taymj na, J.M. &Palest, S. (1994). Problem solving skills for offenders. Washington, DC: Author. Taymans, J, (1993). Our stories, our solutions: Building a teaming community through cases. Washington, DC: George Washington University. Tayrnaus, J., & deFur, S. (1993). Pre and in-service preparation for school to work transition. Washington, DC: National Institute of Rehabilitation Research. Taymans, J. & Mauro, L.H. (in review). Team teaching: Preservice teachers' dispositions and definitions. Action in Teacher Education. Taymans, J.M. (1992). Problem Solving: A Cognitive Approach to Deyeloping Offendets $ocial Skills. Boulder CO: National Institute of Corrections. Lewis, K. & Taymans, J. (1992). An examination of autonomous functioning skills of adolescents with learning disabilities. Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 15, 37-46. Taymans, J.M. (1991). The use of the self-directed search and the self-directed search Form E with people with learning disabilities. Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 6, 54-58, Schwarz, S.L. & Taymans, J.M. (1991). Urban vocationa]technieal program completers with learning disabilities: A follow-up study. The Journal, 13(3), 15-20. Tilson, G., Taymans, J., Germino, E. (1991, May). A descriptive study of young adults with mild disabilities who participated in a model postsecondary transition project. Final report submitted to the U.S. Department of Education. Taymans, J.M., Lewis, K., Ramsey, A. (1990). Contextual career education for urban youth: A new look at experienced-based career education. Journal of Career Development, 16(4). 8 MAY 19 ' 97 7: Z8 PRGE . 008 97106- 4 N0.68.3 P.`3/15 my.19.1997 9=4?A11 Taymans, J. & Salus, V. (1990). Classroom management- Creating effective learning environments for special needs suxlents. The Journal for Vocational Special Minis Education, j2, 30-31. Neubert, D., Danehey, A., Taymans, J. (1990). Vocational interests,job tryouts and employment outcomes of individuals with mild disabilities in a time-limited transition program. Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment Bulletin, 23(1), 17-23. Halper. A. & Taymans. J. (1990, May). The rural transition training manual. Washington, DC: The George Washington University School of Education and Human Development. Neubert, D.A. & Taymans. J.M. (1989). A postsecondary model for individuals with mild disabilities: Practices and outcomes. Reading. Writing, and Learning Disabilities, 5, 157-164. Leconte, P.J. & Taymans, J.M. (1989). Opening doors for adults with disabilities. Vocational Education, 54(3), 36&41. Taymans, J.M. (1989). Cooperative learning for learning-disabled adolevents. The Pointer, 33(2), 28-33. ' Taymans, J.M.,,Cuenin, L, Cook. A.M., (1988). Tkansitioning. Baltimore, MD: Maryland State Department of Education Taymans, J.M., Cameron, C.T., & Cook, A.M. (1987). Data base instruction for special needs students: Program description and recommendations for personnel preparation. SIG Bulletin International Council for Computers in Education. 3(2&3), 69-72. Taymans, J.M., Cameron, C., & Cook, A.M. (1987). Database instruction for special needs students: Program description and recommendations for personnel preparation. Washington, DC: The George Washington University Department of Special Education. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 298 684.) Taflns, J., & Malouf. D. (1984). A hard look at software in computer-assisted instruction in special education. The Pointer 28(2), 12-15. Taymans, I., Cuenin, L., & Hill, J. (1983). Computer programming: I inking business and rehabilitation services. The Journal for Vocational Special Needs Education, 6 (1), 9- 11. Neubert, D.A. & Taymans, J. (1983). Prevocational education: A resource mannal. College Park, Maryland: University of Maryland College of Education. 9 • PAGE . 009 MAY 19 ' 97 7 : 29 MRY.19.1997 9:42AM ryG.gAi P.10/15 Neubert, D. &Taymans, J. (1983). Prevocatiomal skill development for hand ¢i cam. Baltimore MD: Maryland State department of Education Office of Special PAiestitm (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 234582). Maloof, D., Taymans, J. &Ingersoll, B. (1983)..Career/Vocational education for the handicapped: A team approach. College Part Peaommel Preparation Project in Career/Vocational Education for the Handicapped. Taymans, J. Health sports: Something for everyone. (May/Jum, 1983). The Independent Ccnmterpoint. 4 (1), 9. Taymans, J. &Frith, G. (1983). Involving vocational educators in the IEP process. The Journal for Vocational Special Needs Munition, 5 (2), 9-11. Malouf, D., & Taymans, J. (1982). Personnel preparation in career/vocational education for the handicapped: The mod for hindsight, foresight, and insight. Teacher Education and Special Education, 3 (5), 24-29. Taymans, J.M. and Neubert, D. (1982). Prevocational education in action. College Park, Maryland: University of Maryland College of Education. (Slide/Tape) Herscbbach, D., Taymana J., &Neubert, D. (1982). What is prevocational education? College Park, Maryland: University of Maryland College of Education. (Filmstrip) MacArthur, C.A., Hagerty, G., &Taymans, J. (1982). Personnel preparation: A catalyst•in career education for the handicapped- Exceptional Education Ouarterlv 3 (3), 1-8. Sitlington, P.L., Maloof, D., Taymans, J., &Bowen, E.M. (May, 1982). Vocational education focthe handicapped: Development Series: Document(81. Champaign: Office of Career Development for Special Populations. University of Burets. Taymans, J.M. (1982). Career/Vocational Education for handicapped swdents: A joint venture throughout the school years. Theyointer, 1982, 4(26), 13-17. Norman, M. &Taymans, J. (May/June 1982). Looking back a rain iar of political events: , Campaign '80 to May '82. The Independent Counterpoint, 2. Thompson, E.K., Allen, C., &Taymans, J. (1981). An Illustrative example of inservice program evaluation. In E.K. Thompson(Ed.), Using student change data to evaluate inservice education. Bloomington: Indiana University. Malouf, D., Taymans, J., Beatty, C., &Kiss, M.E. (1981). Interdisciplinary personnel preparation in career/vocational education for the handicapped. In C.A. MacArthur & 10 PAGE.010 MAY 19 '97 7:29 971054 MRY.19.1997 9=43R1M NO.683 P.11/15 C. Allen (Eds.), Vocational education for the handicapped: Modelsior preparing personnel. Leadership Training Institute, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Hagerty, G., Halloran, W. & Taymans, J. (1981). Federal perspectives on the preparation of vocational personnel to serve handicapped students. In C.A. MacArthur and C. Allen (Eds.), Vocational education for the handicapped: Models for preparing personnel. Leadership Training Institute, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Taymans, J. &Hagerty G. (1981). Personnel preparation priorities in career and vocational education for handicapped students. In A.S. Anderson (EL), Mainstreaming Digest. University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland. SELECTED PRESENTATIONS Taymans J:M. & Lynch, S. (1996, June). Using the unit organizer withpreserivce general educators. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas. Taymans, J.M. (1996, Tune). Learning expressways. Lawrence, KS: Univesity of Kansas. Taymans, T.M. & Lynch, S. (1996. May). The unit organizer as a tool for teaching diverse learners. Greenbelt. MD: Eleanor Roosevelt High School. • Taymans, J.M. (1996, April). A national view of cognitive interventions in corrections. Madison, WI: Correctional Ffi,ration Conference. Casper, M & Taymans, J.M. (1996, April). Desire, Determination, and Drive. Memphis, TN: Alternative Certification Conference. Taymans, J.M. (1996, January). Strategies for secondary students experiencing reading problems. Fairfax, Virginia: Fairfax Co. Teacher Tnrervice Day. Taymans, S.M. (1995, November), Cases in collaboration. Honolulu, HI: Council for Exceptional Children Teacher Education Division 18th Annual TED Conference. Taymans, J.M., Casper, M., & Embich, J. (1995, November). Evaluating university- school-community partnerships. Honolulu, HI: Council for Exceptional Children Teacher Education Division 18th Annual TED Conference. Kochhar, C., West, L., Leconte, P., &Taymans, J, (1995,Angast). Unlocking futures: Personnel preparation to improve school-community approaches and transition outcomes for youth in the U.S. Brighton, England, Fourth Biennial International Association of Special Fducation Conference. 11 PAGE . 011 MAY 19 ' 97 7c30 971054 p{p.11 H .:L/_3 MRY.19.1997 9=43RI1 Taymans, J.M. & Salus, V. (1994, November). Learning to think like a special education teacher: A study of the curative processes of special education teachers from_novice to expert. San Diego, CA: 17th Animal Conference Teacher Education Division, Connell for Exceptional Children. Casper, M.. & Taymans, J. (1994, November). The diversity advantage: Training diverse teachers for diverse students. San Diego, CA: 16th International Conference on Learning Disabilities. Taymans, J.M. (1994, May). Case studies as a means of reflection. Arlington, VA: Peace Corps Fellows Program Convocation. Casper, M. & Taymans, J.M. (1994, April). Peace Corps volunteers go to the head of the class. Washington, DC: National Conference on Alternative Certification. Taymans, J.M., Casper, M., Yates, C. & Shine, M. (1994, March). Developing and using Gases to improve transition planning and services. Virginia Beach, VA: Virginia Vocational Assessment and Transition Forum. Taymans, J.M. & Casper, M. (1994, March). Innovative ways of preparing urban special educators, Washington, DC: Learning Disabilities Association of America International, Casper, M. & Taymans, J.M. (1993, November). Involving families and communities in the preparatioll_of urban special education teachers. Orlando FL: Council for Exceptional Children's Teacher Nitration Division 15th Annual Convention_ West, LL„ Taymans, J.M., & Corbey, S. (1993, October). National Survey of State • Transition Coordinators. Albuquerque, NM: Counril for Rreeptional Children Division on Career Development and Transition International Conference. Taymana, J.M. (1993. December). Self-Determination as a focus for secondary special education programs. Department of Defense Schools, Special FTiration Coordinators Meeting, Arlington, VA. Lynch, S., Taymans, J.M. & McNearny, E. (1993, April). Can mid-career changers adapt to the science classroom? Letting cases tell the story. Atlanta. GA: National Association for Research in Scienrr Teaching Conference. West, LL, Taymans, J.M., & Corbey, S. (1993, April). A National Perspective on Transition Policy and Practices: A survey of the 50 States. San Antonio, TX: Council for Exceptional Children International Conference. 12 PRGE . 012 MAY 19 ' 97 7: 30 971054 iiay.19.1997 9:44AN NO.683 P.13/15 Taymans, J.M. (1991, November; 1992, September; 1993, March). Cognitive Approaches to Changing Offender Behavior. Seminar offered by the National Academy of Corrections, National Institute of Corrections, Boulder, CO. Taynupc, J.M. (1992, April). The Development of a Pedagogical Knowledge Base and Ethical Education_ Washington, DC: University Seminar on Ethics. Taymans, J.M. (1991, December). Transition Prograino for Youth with l earning Disabilities. Anaheim, CA: American Vocational Association Conference. Taymans, J.M. (1991, July). Cognitive Strategy Instruction: Implications for Correctional Education. International Correctional Education Annual Conference, Washington, DC. Taymans, J.M. (1990, October). Trends in preparing teachers to work with adolescents with learning disabilities. Council for Learning Disabilities International Conference, Austin, Texas. Taymans, J.M. (1990, April). Learning strategies instruction: Methods to consider for community college reading specialists. Spring Meeting of the Maryland Community College Reading Association, Rockville, MD. deFur, S.H. & Taymans, J.M. (1990, April). Transitional Specialists and services: Who's on first and what's on second: Results from a regional needs survey. (Division on Career Development Showcase Presentation). Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention, Toronto, Canada. Taymjars, J.M. (1990, January). Learning strategies in the secondary school. Fifth Annual Special Education State Conference, Washington, DC. Tayn,anc, J.M. (1989, April). Considering teaching methodology in curriculum-based vocational assessment Vocational Assessment of Students with Handicaps - A curricxuhnm based approach, regional conference sponsored by the George Washington University, Washington, D.C. Taymans, J.M. (1989, February). Career/vocational assessment: Matching student needs with curriculum and employment options. Third Southeast conference on career development, Orlando, FL. Taymans, J.M. (1988, December). Technology applications for at-risk youth in secondary schools. Council for Exceptional Children Technology and Media Division Annual Conference, Rem, NV. 13 971054 APPENDIX D 4,1; 971054 APPENDIX E 971054 APPENDIX F r 971054 Right to Read of Weld County, Inc. 818 Eleventh Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Da (970) 352-7323 FAX: (970) 352-7359 "Each one,Teach one" May 29, 1997 To Whom It May Concern: This letter is in support of the Life Skills for State and Local Prisoners Program grant for the Weld County Jail. Since September, 1996, Right to Read of Weld County, Inc. has been working in partnership with the Weld County Sheriffs Office to provide life skills and adult basic education to inmates in the jail. Right to Read of Weld County,Inc. is a non-profit adult literacy program providing an educational environment for adults that nurtures lifelong learning and fosters literacy and self-reliance. Our program at the jail focuses on problem solving, reading, writing, and math skills to aid inmates in making the transition back into the community upon release. Our goal is to have inmates continue their education with our program after their release, and to reduce the rate of recidivism. The staff of the Weld County Jail has been supportive of this program and they encourage inmates to take advantage of every opportunity to improve their situation through education. They have made the effort to make education and life skills a priority for the inmates, and have provided assistance in many ways to our staff It is apparent that Ken Poncelow and the jail staff have a strong desire to see others succeed and to help build cooperation between the Weld County Sheriffs office and agencies in the community that can partner with them and provide services to inmates. I strongly support their application for funding from this program. Please give me a call if I can answer any questions about this program. Sincerely,am �el/ y Judy Knapp Executive Director 971054 APPENDIX G 971054 , APPENDIX H 971054 _ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. KRIS ARMSTRONG 525 38th Street (970)330-8090 Home Evans, Colorado 80620 (970)353-3800 Work OBJECTIVE Seeking a position which will utilize 10 years of professional experience in case management to assist individuals in obtaining self-sufficiency. SIQLLS &ABILITIES: SECRETARIAL • Type 60 WPM • Word Perfect • Lotus • Data entry • File Maintenance • Compile Reports • Word Processing • Information gathering ■ Process contracts • Multi-line phones • Distribute/process mail • Process paperwork • Proof reading • Schedule client activity • Receptionist ADMINISTRATIVE • Public Relations • Screen/Review applications ■ Interviewing ■ Manage Caseload • Develop employability plans • Job referral • Instruct Word Processing • Client needs assessment • Monitor attendance • GED Instruction • Monitor client progress • Client mediation BOOIUCEEPING •Accounts payable • Accounts Receivable • Bank Reconciliations ■ Bank deposits ■ End of Month/Year summaries • Posting • Balance sheets • Complete W2's • Check issuance • Process time sheets ■ Balance cash drawers • Take payments • Process billing statements • Reconcile billing statements ■ Inventory Control EXPERIENCE: 4/87 to present 2/87 to 4/87 12/86 to 2/87 CLIENT SERVICE TECHNICIAN BOOKKEEPER BOOKKEEPER Weld County Human Services Mr. Steve's Rentals Sami s Unique Apparel (970) 353-3800 (970) 356-3400 Out of business EDUCATION: Aims Community College, Greeley, CO Summer Quarter 1986 • Accounting I • Bookkeeping I ■ 4.0 Grade point average REFERENCES AVAIIABLE UPON REQUEST 971054 APPENDIX H 971054 WHAT DOES THE LEARNING LAB HAVE TO OFFER? INVEST ADULT LEARNING SYSTEM GED or Remedial Education or Literacy The Adult Learning Program is divided into three educational curricular levels. Within each of these levels are extensive lessons in reading, writing, math, social studies, science, life skills, and learning skills. The curriculum is assigned by computer placement testing and will be consistent with the participant's Individual Service Strategy. The three levels are as follows: Literacy Individuals enrolled into the Literacy component will be those individuals whom the case manager or referring source has pre-assessed and determined to be functioning at less than the third grade level or who have limited English skills. Adult Basic Individuals enrolled into the Adult Basic Education Education component will be those individuals whom the case manager or referring source has pre-assessed and determined to be functioning above the third grade level, but below the eighth grade level. General Individuals enrolled into the General Education Development Education component will be those individuals whom the case manager Development or referring source has pre-assessed and determined to be functioning above the eighth grade level. WorkKeys Remediation - In Progress The Learning Lab is continuing correlation of the WorkKeys Assessment Program to the Destinations Curriculum with Aims Community College. 971054 TESTING ASSESSMENTS AND EVALUATION Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Approximate length of time: 3 hours The TABE test is administered through the computer to assess the individual's reading, language and math grade levels. A comprehensive report is printed out upon completion of the test. The Learning Lab also has available the large print TABE for the visually impaired and the TABE Work Foundation Skills. Vocational Preference Inventory (VPI) Approximate length of time: 15 minutes This preference inventory is based upon personality factors and that individuals typically prefer occupations that fall within a particular group. This vocational preference inventory is a good tool to use in determining an individual's short and long term vocational goals. A counselor report is made available upon completion of the assessment. Self Directed,Search (SDS) Approximate length of time: 45 minutes The SDS is a participant booklet that helps an individual explore occupations and identify groups of occupations for further consideration. KUDER Approximate length of time: 45 minutes The KUDER Occupational Interest Survey assesses the interest of 10th to 12th grade students and adults in areas related to higher education and occupations. This information helps the individuals identify potgntial careers. A comprehensive report is printed for the participant with a summary report for the counselor. Career Assessment Program (CAP) Approximate length of time: 3 hours The CAP is an assessment program which includes an aptitude and an interest assessment for providing vocational guidance. Both of these assessment tests are used to match individuals to occupations. The aptitude assessment measures seven 971054 different aptitudes which are matched to 66 occupational families and 20,000 different careers through the interest survey. A score is also available for the probability of success projected for a two year degree, four year degree, and post graduate education. An easy to read comprehensive report is provided upon completion of this report. Employability Assessment (EA) Approximate length of time: 3 hours The EA is an attitudinal assessment system that assesses an individual's awareness of employability-related attitudes. This is accomplished through real-life scenarios assessing 13 job seeking attitudes and 23 job keeping attitudes. Conover English/Math On-the-Job (EMOJ) Approximate length of time: varies 1 to 4 hours The Conover Series is designed to provide the individual with exposure to the necessary Math and English skills required within an occupational area as well as assess the individual's Math and English skills for a particular occupation. Conover provides the individual the opportunity to explore various careers and practice basic Math and English related to the selected occupations. This demonstrates the relationship between interests and basic Math and English skills and provides a reason to learn the necessary Math and English skills for a specific occupation. A report is generated showing the total time on task and individual scores in each area of participation. Post Ged Approximate length of time for complete test: 9 hours The GED Post Test will be used to predict the individual's readiness to pass the GED. This assessment can be used prior to enrolling the individual into GED classes or concurrent with the classes. This full length predictor assessment is available in four different forms including Spanish. An audio assessment is available for the hearing impaired. WorkKeys Assessment - In Progress The Learning Lab is continuing correlation of the WorkKeys Assessment Program to the Destinations Curriculum with Aims Community College. 971054 CAREER DEVELOPMENT Resume This component is for individuals who need assistance in developing or typing a resume who do not need to attend the marketing skills class. Marketing Skills This component is for individuals who need assistance in job seeking skills. This includes 20 hours of classroom instruction which covers job seeking, employer contacts, networking, job applications, self assessment of skills and abilities, personal resume, interviewing, and job keeping skills. The individual will need to reschedule a time to come back to complete a final resume. WORD PROCESSING, KEYBOARDING AND OTHER TRAINING KEYBOARDING TUTOR This component is for individuals who do not know where keys are on the keyboard. The typing tutor instructs on the proper way to sit, what are the home row keys, etc and then teaches a few letters at a time. KeyTime This component is for individuals who know the basics of the keyboard, but need to refresh or practice for speed and accuracy. 10-KEY r 4. This is a self paced training component for individuals who need to learn or refresh skills for 10-key by touch. WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows a.,. This is to give a basic introduction to word processing, specifically WordPerfect 6.1, utilizing the help tutorial and practicing exercises. • 971054 LOTUS 1-2-3 Version 5.0 for Windows This is to give a basic introduction to spreadsheets, specifically Lotus 1-2-3, utilizing the help tutorial and practicing exercises. MicroSoft EXCEL This is to give a basic introduction to spreadsheets, specifically MicroSoft EXCEL, utilizing a CD tutorial and practicing exercises. MicroSoft WORD This is to give a basic introduction to word processing, specifically MicroSoft WORD, utilizing a CD tutorial and practicing exercises. PACE The Program for Acquiring Competence in Entrepreneurship (PACE) is a competency- based program of instruction to assist in the development of entrepreneurs. This program is available at three different levels of curriculum: high school, technical, and college levels. The curriculum at the high school level is a minimum of 20 hours with the college level approximately 60 hours of instruction. Can I? Series This program is designed to assist in developing many of the critical personal communication and business skills needed in today's workplace. The Can I? Series courses are competency based, include pre and post testing, are self paced and flexible, and can be used as a stand alone rgsource. This program recognizes the differences between learning about something and learning how to do something and • therefore, focus on developing practical skills that can be applied immediately. The ten topic categories are: 1) Dealing with Conflict 6) Exceeding Your Customers' Expectations 2) Everyone Sells 7) Turning Problems into Opportunities 3) Participating in Project Teams 8) Taking in Information Effectively 4) Coaching in the Workplace 9) Getting Your Message Across 5) Making Your Time Count 10) Negotiating for Positive Outcome 971054 APPENDIX I 371054 JOHN J. GOMEZ 1902 12th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631 - (303) 353-4771 (home) (303) 356-4015 (work) Mid-manager with eleven years of dynamic, creative problem resolving. Adept in setting goals, building teams, motivating others, and gaining client confidence. Blend of counseling, management, and interpersonal skills form the basis for synergistic work environment. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1985 WELD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, Greeley, Colorado to Director Of Correctional Programs Present • Establish, manage, and administer the correctional counseling, medical, and kitchen programs. • Supervise correctional counseling personnel, interns and volunteers, to include scheduling, assigning duties, and employee evaluations. • Conduct training for correctional officers in Direct Supervision, Interpersonal Skills, Report Writing and Conflict Management. • Chairperson for inmate disciplinary hearings. 1984 THE RESTITUTION CENTER, Greeley, Colorado to Senior Counselor/Assistant Director 1985 • Coordinate programs for inmates entering the Restitution Center, interview and evaluate potential clients, develop treatment programs, counsel individual inmates, monitor and maintain client records. 1982 WELD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, Greeley, Colorado to Work Release Supervisor 1984 • Liaison with courts, attorneys, and employers to coordinate inmate work release time, process furlough requests, and approve release upon completion of sentence. Screen and interview potential clients. Supervise inmate conduct and behavior. Collect, record and forward work release and restitution fees. In-House Counselor • Provided individual and group counseling. Supervise interns in counseling and evaluate performance. Coordinate programs for inmates entering the jail facility. Schedule physical education, library services and educational programs. Conduct training workshops for correctional officers. 971054 JOHN J. GOMEZ Page 2 RELATED EMPLOYMENT 1979 AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Greeley, Colorado to Instructor 1982 • Responsible for teaching Job Application Techniques, Career Planning, Assertive Training, Human Potential Seminars and English as a Second Language. 1979 AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Greeley, Colorado to Instructor Present • Facilitate Human Potential Seminars 1967 MONFORT OF COLORADO, Greeley, Colorado to Primal Cut Boner 1978 • Specialized in special cuts, new york steaks and tenderloins. EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO, Greeley, Colorado, 1982 Master of Arts in Agency Counseling AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Greeley, Colorado, 1979 Associate of Arts CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION Instructors Training For Trainers: (24) Hours, CSU, 1983 Crisis Intervention: (6) Hours, AHEC, 1984 Hostage Negotiation: (40) Hours, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 1984 The Anti-Social Personality: (16) Hours, Institute of Integral Development, 1985 Managing The Problem Employee: (16) Hours, UNC, 1986 Direct Supervision Training: (40) Hours, National Institute of Corrections: 1986 Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse: (7) Hours, AHEC, 1987 Basic and Intermediate Hostage Negotiation: (40) Hours, UNC, 1987 971054 Direct Supervision Staff Transition: (40) Hours, National Institute of Corrections, 1988 Jail Emergency Preparedness/Jail Hostage Response: (24) Hours, AJA, 1989 Objective Jail Classification: (16) Hours, National Institute of Corrections, 1990 Gangs in Jails: (24) Hours, American Jail Association, 1991 Verbal Judo: (7) Hours, 1992 Hostage Negotiation: (24) Hours, Public Agency Training Council, 1993 Direct Supervision for Mid-Managers: (24) Hours, American Jail Association, 1993 • 971054 APPENDIX J 371034 VITA of KENNETH E. PONCELOW 4524 West 5th Street Greeley, Colorado 80634 (970) 352-5653 CURRENT POSITION: Manager Weld County Sheriffs Office 910 10th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 EDUCATION: • Year Degree Institution Area of Study 1995 Certificate University of Louisville Police Administration Southern Police Institute 1986 M.S. Fort Hays State University Communication 1985 B.S. Fort Hays State University Public Administration 1981 A.A. Garden City Community College Police Science PROFESSIONAL ACADEMIC: Year Institution/Organization Position Responsibilities 1987-Present Aims Community College Part Time Teaching, Greeley, Colorado Instructor Course Design 1985-1986 Fort Hays State University Graduate Teaching Teaching, Research, Assistant Course Design 971054 VITA *KENNETHE. PONCELOW TEACHING CERTIFICATES: Colorado Peace Officer's Standards and Training Board* *Instructor's certificates in the following areas: Administration of Justice Basic law Human Relations Patrol Procedures Traffic Control Preliminary Investigation Techniques Communication Colorado Adult Education Certificate PROFESSIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT Year Organization Position Responsibilities 1992-Present Weld County Sheriffs Office Manager Supervision,Training,Budget, and long range agency goal setting. 1990-1992 Weld County Sheriffs Office Sergeant Supervision of a covert money laundering operation. 1989-1990 Weld County Sheriffs Office Sergeant Supervision of the investigations unit. 1987-1989 Weld County Sheriffs Office Investigator Investigation of property crimes. 1986-1987 Weld County Sheriffs Office Patrolman Routine police duties. 1981-1983 Finney County Sheriffs Office Patrolman Routine police duties. 1979-1981 Garden City Police Department Patrolman Routine police duties. 2 9710551 VITA*KENNETHE. PONCELOW PUBLICATIONS: "Full circle Evaluations: Officer assessment for a Community Policing Environment," The police Chief, vol. LXII,No. 9,pp. 34-35, September 1995. "The Importance of a Good Police-Canununity Relationship: A Historical Review and Prescription," The Colorado Law Enforcement Officer,vol. 26,No. 5, pp.68-69, December/January 1987. "A Study of the Perception of Full Time Faculty and Students of the Fort Hays State University Campus of the Campus Police," Graduate Project, Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas, 1986. PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION: Year Organization Content 1995 National Criminal Justice Developed and presented three programs to Training and Assessment enhance organizational communication, " Institute employee appraisal, and officer presentation skills as they apply to the community policing philosophy. 1994 United States Bureau of Justice Assisted communities in setting up community policing goals and in developing leadership groups. 1988 Weld County Restaurant A program designed to enable servers of Association alcohol beverages to determine intoxication levels and to enhance their communication skills for refusal of service. 1986 Fort Hays State University Community Relations Enhancement Police Department COMMUNITY SERVICE: Date Activity Location 1994-Present Member Weld County United Way Allocations Board 1986-1990 President Weld County "Just Say No" Board 3 971054 VITA*KENNETHE. PONCELOW PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION PARTICIPATION: Membership Years Organization Member 1986-Present National Sheriffs Association Member 1989-Present International Association of Chiefs of Police Member 1992-Present Northern Colorado Peace Officer's Association Member 1992-Present Weld County Chiefs Association Member 1994-Present International Association of Police Planners Secretary/President 1987-1991 Northern Colorado Southern Wyoming Detectives Association Member 1987-1991 International Association of Identification HONORS AND AWARDS: Year Title of Award Granting Organization 1991 Certificate of Appreciation United States Drug Enforcement Administration 1989 Officer of the Year Veterans of Foreign Wars 1989 Officer of the Year Greeley Jaycees PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES: Date Course Sponsor 1997 Creating the Future Adams County Sheriffs Office 1996 Planning Mental Health Services in Jails U. S. Department of Justice 1996 Objective Jail Classification U. S. Department of Justice 1995 Community Policing U.S. Department of Justice Facilitator Orientation Community Policing Consortium 971054 VITA*KENNETH E. PONCELOW Pate Course Sponsor 1995 94th Administrative Officer's Course Southern Police Institute University of Louisville 1995 Tool Kits for Supervisors Mountain States Council of Governments 1995 Conversational Spanish Weld County 1995 Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Mountain States Council of Governments 1995 Developing Policies and Procedures International Chiefs of Police 1995 Z-base Evaluation Van Meter&Associates, Inc. 1994 Employment Law Update Mountain States Council of Governments 1994 Violence in the workplace Greeley Police Department 1994 Developing Self-Directed Work Teams Mountain States Council of Governments 1994 Beretta Pistol Transition Course Greeley Police Department 1994 Assertiveness Training for Managers Training Service Associates 1994 Winning Strategies for Criminal Fort Collins Police Department Investigations 1994 Stress Management Mountain States Council of Govenunents 1993 Conflict Management Mountain States Council of Governments 1993 Creating Successful Teams Mountain States Council of Governments 1993 Media Relations County Sheriffs of Colorado -- 971054 VITA*KENNETHE. PONCELOW Date Course Sponsor 1993 Personnel Law Updates Fort Collins Police Department 1993 Community Policing Seminar Loveland Police Department 1993 Community Policing How to National Law Enforcement Training and Assessment Institute 1993 Managing Organizational Change Mountain States Council of Governments 1993 Total Quality Management University of Northern Colorado 1990 Child Abuse Seminar Greeley Police Department 1990 Supervisory Institute Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy 1990 Basic Drug Investigation Seminar United States Drug Enforcement Administration 1990 Clandestine Laboratory Operations Weld County Sheriffs Office 1990 Drug Demand Reduction Program United States Drug Enforcement Administration 1989 Crime Scene Evidence Collection Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy 1989 Court Room Testimony Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy 1989 Prescription Drug Diversion United States Drug Enforcement Administration 1989 Arson Investigation National Fire Administration 1989 Crime Scene Fingerprinting Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy 1989 Developing Confidential Informants Longmont Police Department ‘ 971054 VITA*KENNETHE. PONCELOW Date Course Sponsor 1988 Domestic Violence Practices Greeley Police Department 1988 Preliminary Crime Scene Investigation Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy 1988 Intelligence Equipment Operation Fort Collins Police Department 1987 Developing Informants United States Drug Enforcement Administration 1987 Demonstrative Evidence International Association for Identification 1987 Search Warrant Preparation Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy 1987 Introduction to Instruction Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy 1987 Drug Field Testing United States Drug Enforcement Administration 1987 Sexual Assault Investigation Weld County Sheriffs Office 1987 Law Enforcement Photography Eastman Kodak Company 1987 Cannabis Detection and Eradication United States Drug Enforcement Administration 1987 Basic Crime Scene Investigation Denver Police Department 1986 Satanic Impact of Today's Youth Denver Police Department 1986 Tactical Police Driving National Academy for Professional Driving a' 1982 Homicide Investigation Course Western Conference on Criminal Problems 1981 Child Sexual Abuse Workshop Garden City Community College 7 974 03 VITA*KENNETHE. PONCELOW Date Course Sponsor 1979 Kansas State Police Academy State of Kansas 1977 D.U.I. Investigation University of Kansas 1976 Northwestern Traffic School Northwestern University 1975 Doppler Radar Operation United States Army 1974 United States Military Police Academy United States Army 9 971054 May-28-97 10c30A P.02 The Computer Brokers 3618 W. 10th Street Greeley, CO 80634 (970) 304-1315 (970)351-8080 Fax May 27, 1997 Ken Poncelow 356-4015 x. 4682 Ken, These are the parts needed to connect Charlies Network to yours. Figures of course are based on feedback received by Charlie and yourself and are accurate within$100.00. 5' Network Rack System (Placed in Jail) - $300.00 24 Port Patch Panel (Placed in Jail) - $130.00 24 Port Unmanaged Hub (Placed in Jail) - $1,000.00 HP Laserjet 6P Printers x 3 - $2400.00 CD-Rom Stacker 7-12x (Placed in HS) x 2 - $6000.00 Fiber Optic Tranceivers x 2 - $350.00 Patch Cables x 24 - $200.00 File Server w. Tape Backup Unit - $8000.00 Compaq Workstations x 24 - $35000.00 Estimated Labor for Install 4 Man Hrs. - $260.00 Estimated Total - $53640.00 Thank you for your time, Shawn D. Haskins President/Owner S MAY 28 ' 97 11 : 38 PAGE. 002 971054 Hello