HomeMy WebLinkAbout972194.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR DISTRICT RE-1
PRESCHOOL 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 Purchase of Services Agreement for
preschool between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, Family
Educational Network of Weld County, and Weld County School District RE-1, commencing
September 1, 1997, and ending May 30, 1998, with further terms and conditions being as
stated in said agreement, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement, a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, that the Purchase of Services Agreement for preschool between the
County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, Family Educational Network of
Weld County, and Weld County School District RE-1 be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said agreement.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 6th day of October, A.D., 1997, nunc pro tunc September 1, 1997.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this tit day of September, 1997, by and
between the County of Weld,State of Colorado,by and through the Board of County Commissioners
of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Division of Human Services' Family Educational
Network of Weld County, hereinafter referred to as "FENWC", and Weld County School District
RE-1, hereinafter referred to as "School District RE-1".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, School District RE-1 provides public education to the students of the Weld
County District RE-1, and
WHEREAS,School District RE-1 wishes to expand its services on behalf of children who
are preschool age and eligible under the Colorado School Finance Act, House Bill 1341, and
WHEREAS,School District RE-1 receives funding and authority for the Colorado School
Finance Act of 1988, House Bill 1341, to provide quality education to eligible preschool age
children, and
WHEREAS,FENWC has expressed a desire to establish an early childhood program so that
eligible children may receive a quality preschool experience and be better prepared for entry into the
School District RE-1 system.
NOW, THEREFORE, is consideration of the premises, the parties hereto covenant and
agree as follows:
1. Term of Agreement:
The term of this Agreement is from September 1, 1997,through May 30, 1998.
2. Geographic Areas to be Served:
Early Childhood Education services shall be provided to eligible children who are enrolled
in School District RE-1.
3. FENWC Responsibilities:
a. Implement the Preschool Program as defined in the Colorado School Finance Act or
1988, House Bill 1341, and as per School District RE-1 grant with the Colorado
Department of Education.
b. Since FENWC will provide Early Childhood services, therefore FENWC will
provide liability insurance for the children participating in the program.
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c. Facilitate accessibility to child care services to those families who want an extended
full day program.
d. Provide an early intervention program for preschool age children in need of language
development, to help ensure future academic success.
e. Utilize the child's dominant language for concept development and transfer of the
concept into the English language, with those children who are monolingual in a
language other than English.
f. Maintain an adequate child/staff ratio to ensure needed individualized language
stimulation. There will be a maximum of 15 children per classroom, with one
teacher and one teacher aide.
g. Coordinate efforts among School District RE-1 staff, FENWC staff, and parents to
maximize the opportunities for a successful transition of students and parents into the
public school system.
h. Promote active parent participation in their children's education by participating in
the preschool program and by reinforcing concepts in the home that children learned
in school.
I. Promote active services such as transportation and child care for parents in order for
them to attend training sessions and be actively involved in the program.
j. FENWC will utilize the DIAL-R(Developmental Indicators for the Assessment of
Learning) or other appropriate assessments to determine the developmental needs of
the children.
k. Provide an ongoing training plan for staff and parents.
1. Provide adequate materials for staff and parents to enable them to implement
teaching activities in the classroom and in the home.
m. Provide School District RE-1 and the State Department of Education with
information for improving existing preschool programs and designing effective
programs for the future.
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4. School District RE-1 Responsibilities:
a. Reimburse FENWC the amount of the 1998 preschool student unit for School
District RE-1, for each preschool student, as per the Colorado School Finance Act
of 1988, House Bill 1341.
FENWC reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of 48 student equivalents as
per Colorado Department of Education allocation of preschool slots.
School District RE-1's 1998 preschool student funding unit for the period September
1, 1997, through May 31, 1998 is $2,100. The maximum to be reimbursed to
FENWC is $100,800 ($2,100 x 48 = $100,800.)
b. Reimburse FENWC at the end of each month (September, October, November,
December, January, February, March, April, and May) for program operation with
one-ninth (1/9) of total budgeted program dollars or$11,200.00 per month.
5. Modification of Agreement:
All modifications to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties.
6. Assignment:
This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their successors, heirs, legal
representatives, and assigns. FENWC may not assign any of its rights or obligations
hereunder without the prior written consent of School District RE-I.
7. Applicable Law:
FENWC agrees to follow policies and procedures of School District RE-1 as construed in
accordance with the Colorado School Finance Act of 1988. House Bill 1341,regulations and
other applicable laws and regulations.
8. Assurances:
a. School District RE-1 agrees that it is an independent contractor and that its officers,
employees, and clients do not become employees of Weld County, and therefore are
not entitled to any employee benefits as Weld County employees, as a result of the
execution of this Agreement.
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b. FENWC, the Weld County Board of Commissioners, its officers and employees,
shall not be held liable for injuries or damages caused by any negligent acts or
omissions of School District RE-1, its employees, volunteers, or agents while
performing this Agreement. School District RE-1, its officers and employees, shall
not be held liable for injuries or damages caused by any negligent acts or omissions
of FENWC, or its employees, volunteers, or agents while performing functions as
described in this Agreement. School District RE-1 shall provide adequate liability
and worker's compensation insurance for all of its employees, volunteers agents
engaged in the performance of this Agreement, as required by the Colorado Worker's
Compensation Act.
Likewise,FENWC,by and through the Board of Weld County Commissioners, shall
provide adequate liability and workers' compensation insurance for all employees of
FENWC engaged in the performance of this Agreement.
c. No officer,member,or employee of Weld County and no member of their governing
bodies shall have any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in the approved
Agreement or the proceeds thereof.
d. FENWC understands that monitoring and evaluation of the performance of this
Agreement shall be conducted by School District RE-1.
e. School District RE-1 and FENWC assure compliance with Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1986, and that no person shall, on the grounds of race, creed, color,
sex, handicap, or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the
benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under the approved
Agreement.
f No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any
immunities the parties or their officers or employees may possess, nor shall any
portion of this Agreement be deemed to have created a duty with respect to any
persons not a party to this Agreement.
g. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of
the County of Weld, State of Colorado to expend funds not otherwise appropriated
in each succeeding year.
9. Termination:
This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either party giving a thirty (30) days
written notice and is subject to the availability of funding.
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10. Entire Agreement:
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof, and may not be changed or modified except as stated in Paragraph 5
herein.
If any section, subsection,paragraph, sentence,clause,or phrase of this Agreement is for any
reason held or decided to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions. The parties hereto declare that they would have entered into this
Agreement and each and ever section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, and phrase
thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, paragraph,
sentences, clauses, or phrases might be declared unconstitutional or invalid.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto have caused this Agreement to be duly
executed as of the day and year first hereinabove set forth.
WELD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY SCHOOL
DISTRICT RE-1
G6orge E. B'axter, Chairperson 10/06/97 David Seiler, Superintendent
WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES
r I: peckman, Executive Director
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W) D ,. N C TO THE BOARD
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Dep e Board
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feet MEMORAnDUM
Weld County Board of
To County Commissioners
Date September 30, 1997
COLORADO From Walter J. Speckman, Executive Director, DHS
Subject Purchase of Service Agreement Between FENWC &District RE-1
Enclosed for Board approval are three(3) Purchase of Service Agreements between the Family
Educational Network of Weld County and Weld County School District RE-1.
School District RE-1 agrees to reimburse FENWC the amount of the 1998 preschool student unit for
each preschool student, as per the Colorado School Finance Act of 1988, House Bill 1341.
School District RE-I will reimburse FENWC a maximum of 48 student equivalents as per Colorado
Department of Education allocation of preschool slots.
School District RE-Ps reimbursement per student funding unit for the period of
September 1, 1997,through May 31, 1998, is $2,100.00. The maximum to be reimbursed
to FENWC is $100,800.00.
The term of this Agreement is from September 1, 1997,through May 30, 1998.
If you have any questions, please telephone Tere Keller-Amaya at 353-3800, ext. 3342.
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