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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-264 Health - OC Schools - summer K-readiness and rising 1st grade literacy enrichment programming near Vv ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FAMILY SUCCESS ALLIANCE OUTSIDE AGENCY PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT FY 2015-16 THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into the first day of May 2016, ("Effective Date") by and between the County of Orange, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina, 200 South Cameron Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278, ("County") and Orange County Schools, located at 200 E. King Street,Hillsborough,NC 27278 ("Provider"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, it is in the interests of the County that said program be assisted by the County and thereby enhance its availability to residents of the County, and said program addresses an important community human services need,as identified by the Board of Commissioners; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above and the mutual covenants and conditions hereafter set forth,the County and Orange County Schools agree as follows: 1. Term of the Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall be a program year beginning May 1, 2016 to October 1,2016. 2. Scope of Services. a. Provider will provide services, as outlined in the attached Outside Agency Funding Application Scope of Services and any amendments or revision thereto which is attached as Exhibit'W'and incorporated by reference,to the residents of Orange County. The Scope of Services may be different from the original application based on County appropriation; however, any revisions or amendments to this Agreement must be approved in writing by the County and attached to this Agreement. b. The Provider shall be solely responsible for the means, methods, techniques, sequence, safety program and procedures necessary to properly and fully complete the work set forth in the Scope of Services. 3. Funding. a. The County agrees to appropriate for the provision of services described in Exhibit A, Scope of Services and more particularly described in the Program Budget, the maximum sum of Forty One Thousand Seven hundred forty five dollars($41,745). b. All funds appropriated shall be used for purposes described in Exhibit A. Any funds not used for the purposes stated shall be returned to the County. Any changes in the use of funds must be authorized in writing by the County prior to any expenditure of the funds by the Provider. If the funds are expended not in accordance with the Scope of Services,at the discretion of the County the Provider may be required to repay the funds to the County. c. The Provider shall be paid in two installments each in the amount of$20,872.50. The first payment is contingent upon receipt of the fully executed agency's performance agreement. Revised 512016 Page I of 6 S from written notice of default. The County may (but shall not be required to) grant the Provider an opportunity to cure the default without termination of this Agreement. This clause shall not be interpreted to limit the County's remedies in law or in equity. c. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may terminate the agreement at any time without penalty; provided that written notice of such termination is furnished to the other party at least 30 days prior to termination. In the event of such termination, any payment due shall be prorated to the date of termination and any unused funds shall be returned to the County within 10 days of termination. d. Any termination of this Agreement for default under this section that is later deemed to be unjustified shall be deemed a termination for convenience. 6. Insurance. a. General Requirements. The Provider shall purchase and maintain, during the period of performance of this Agreement, insurance: i. Worker's Compensation. For protection from claims under workers'or workmen's compensation acts; ii. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance covering claims arising out of or relating to bodily injury, including bodily injury, sickness,disease or death of any of the Consultant's employees or any other person and to real and personal property including loss of use resulting thereof; iii. Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance,including hired and non-owned vehicles,if any, covering personal injury or death, and property damage; and b. Limits of Coverage: Minimum limits of insurance coverage shall be as follows: INSURANCE DESCRIPTION MINIMUM REQUIRED COVERAGE • Worker's Compensation Limits for Coverage A- Statutory State NC&Coverage B -Employers Liability $500,000 each accident, disease policy,limit and disease each employee • Commercial General $1,000,000 Each Occurrence Liability $2,000,000 Aggregate • Automobile Liability $500,000 Combined Single Limit c. All insurance policies(with the exception of Worker's Compensation and Professional Liability)required under this Agreement shall name the County as an additional insured party and as a certificate holder. Evidence of such insurance and all correspondence shall be sent to: Orange County Risk Manager Post Office Box 8181 Hillsborough,NC 27278 d. Nothing in this section is intended to affect or abrogate the County's sovereign immunity defenses. Page 3 of 6 Revised 512016 Hillsborough,NC 27278 16. Entire Agreement. This Agreement,including any referenced attachments,constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties and shall supersede, replace or nullify any and all prior Agreements of understandings; written or oral, relating to the matters set forth herein, and any such prior Agreements or understandings shall have no force or affect whatsoever on this Agreement. The County and Provider have read this Agreement and.agree to be bound by all of its terms, and further agree that this Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of the Agreement between the County and Provider. 17. Severability. All clauses found herein shall act independently:of each other. If a clause is found to be illegal or unenforceable,it shall have no effect on the other provisions of this Agreement. It is understood by the parties hereto that if any part, term or provision of this Agreement is by the Courts held to be illegal or in conflict with any laws of the State of North Carolina or the United States, the validity of the remaining portions or provisions shall not be affected, and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be construed and enforced as if the Agreement did not contain the particular part,term or provision held to be invalid. 18. Governing Law. The laws of the State of North Carolina shall govern all aspects of this Agreement. In the event that it is necessary for either party to initiate legal action regarding this Agreement, venue shall lie in Orange County, North Carolina. The parties hereby waive their right to trial by jury in any action,proceeding or claim, arising out of this Agreement,which may be brought by either of the parties. 19. Signatures. This Agreement together with any amendments or modifications may be executed electronically. All electronic signatures affixed hereto evidence the intent of the Parties to comply with Article 11A and Article 40 of North Carolina General Statute Chapter 66. By signing this Agreement, Providers certifies that they have not been identified nor utilized the services of any subcontractor on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.5. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the Orange County and the Provider have signed this Agreement,effective on the last date this Agreement is signed by both parties as indicated by the dates set forth under signatures below. For and on be alf of th ro ider ow Dr.Todd in Date To AA wk+ Printed Name For and on behalf of Orange County Government Bo a Hammersley,County M ag ate Page 5 of 6 Revised 512016 Exhibit A Scope of Services for Orange County Schools "Out of School Time" Summer 2016 programs forthe Family Success Alliance Purpose: Program support resources for Orange County schools to provide out of school time services to Family Success Alliance (FSA) students attending New Hope Elementary, a zone 4 school. Budget: $41,745 • $22,770: Summer K-Readiness program for 30 FSA students at a cost of$759 per student. • $18, 975: Summer Rising 15Y graders Literacy Enrichment program for 25 FSA students at a cost of$759 per student. Funds will be used to pay teacher salaries and payroll, transportation, curriculum materials and supplies. Program Services: • Recruit and enroll 30 incoming kindergarteners at New Hope Elementary into a summer kindergartern readiness program. Recruit and enroll 25 rising 1 grade students into a summer literacy enrichment camp. • Provide a four week program for students (16 program days) to prepare students to enter school at grade level using an evidenced-based curriculum and an 8:1 teacher student ratio. • Provide a program orientation for parents, two parent workshops and an end of program celebration. • Provide academic assessment at the beginning and end of the program to evaluate the impact of the program and collect intergrated health assessment data. Outcomes K-Readiness Recruitment: Staff, with assistance from FSA staff, will conduct outreach to eligible families and recruit up to 33%of incoming kindergarten students at New Hope Elementary school for the k- readiness program for a total of 30 students. Attendance: Attendance will be tracked with a goal of 90% attendance rate. Integrated health assessments: School staff will collect standardized assessments as agreed to with OCHD and conduct referrals as needed. 1 implications of pay schedule. K Recruitment Plan OCS with FSA April 15, Coordinate with OCS pre-k support as needed 2016 program.Who should attend from Head Start?Write an eligibility screening policy for both programs. Eligibility OCS with input May 2016 K registration is April 29th. Screening from planning team Forms will be used to screen for eligibility. FSA staff and partners will attend to promote FSA. Student OCS with FSA May/June Navigators are available to Recruitment support as needed 2016 assist with recruitment as needed and consistent with OCS policies. Curriculum Site Coordinators & June 2016 NHE site coordinator puts Planning FSA together evidence-based curriculum for both programs for FSA review and approval. For K program,will coordinate with zone 6 site coordinator to align curriculum so that a consistent program is offered across zones.Teachers will meet in end of May to provide input for additions/improvements. Staff professional Ambra June/July Staff will meet for 3 days prior development 2016 to the start of the program to review and prepare curriculum and evaluation. Start of program& FSA navigators July 2016 Navigators available for first attendance day of the program activities and can make calls to families when a child is absent throughout the program. Parent Site Coordinator July 2016 For both programs this will Engagement with navigator include: support --Orientation before start of program --two evening workshops during the program -- end of program celebration. FSA Enrollment Zone navigators July 18- Navigators will schedule school- August 11 based meetings with families to 3