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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-369-E-Health-Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Online summer k-readiness program Revised 2/2019 Page 1 of 6 ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FAMILY SUCCESS ALLIANCE OUTSIDE AGENCY PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT FY 2019-20 THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into the 11th day of June 2020, (“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, on behalf of the Orange County Health Department ("County") and Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools, located at 750 S. Merritt Mill Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516 (“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 Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools agree as follows: 1. Term of the Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall be a program year beginning June 1, 2020 to October 1, 2020. 2. Scope of Services. a. Provider will provide services, as outlined in the attached Outside Agency Fu nding Application Scope of Services and any amendments or revision thereto which is attached as Exhibit “A” 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 Seventy two thousand five hundred dollars ($72,500). 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 of $36,250. The first payment is contingent upon receipt of the fully executed agency’s performance agreement. DocuSign Envelope ID: C51F630A-23FD-4386-B0CE-9526161D6CC7 Page 2 of 6 Revised 3/2020 d. The County’s obligation to make final payment is contingent upon receipt of a Progress Report, which shows satisfactory progress toward completion of performance measures and an accounting of expenditures as detailed in the attached Scope of Services. e. Once Provider has satisfied its obligations as provided in (d) payment will be made within 21 days after receipt of the Progress Report and Request for Reimbursement or 21 days after due date of Progress Report whichever is later. f. The County is not obligated to provide any other support to Provider in this or in succeeding fiscal years. 4. Agency Reporting. a. Provider will provide Orange County Progress Reports by August 15, 2020 that includes a summary of satisfactory progress toward completion of performance measures. Provider will also provide a Final Report by October 1, 2020 that includes a fiscal report and final evaluation and performance measures as outlined in Exhibit A. b. Provider agrees to allow the County to inspect its financial books and records, which document costs of those services, upon reasonable notice during normal working hours. 5. Termination. a. In the event of any of the circumstances set forth below (hereinafter referred to as “default”), the County may immediately terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, and from time to time. Notice of termination must be in writing, state the reason or reasons for the termination, and specify the effective date of the termination: i. In the event that Provider shall cease to exist as an organization or shall enter bankruptcy proceedings, be declared insolvent, or liquidate all or substantially all of its assets, or significantly reduce its services or accessibility to Orange County residents during the term of this Agreement; or ii. In the event that Provider shall fail to render a satisfactory accounting as provided section 4 above, the County may terminate this Agreement and Provider shall return all payments already made to it by the County for services which have not been provided or for which no satisfactory accounting has been rendered; or iii. In the event of any fraudulent representation by the Provider in an invoice or other verification required to obtain payment under this Agreement or other dishonesty on a material matter relating to the performance of services under this Agreement. iv. Nonperformance, incomplete service or performance, or failure to satisfactorily perform any part of the work identified in the Scope of Services or to comply with any provision of this Agreement, as determined by the County in its sole discretion. v. Failure to adhere to the terms of applicable county, state or federal laws, regulations, or stated public policy. b. In the event of default by the Provider, the county may elect to terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part and/or require the Provider to repay the funds within ten (10) business days from written notice of default. The County may (but shall not be required to) grant the DocuSign Envelope ID: C51F630A-23FD-4386-B0CE-9526161D6CC7 Page 3 of 6 Revised 3/2020 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. Provider shall obtain, at its sole expense, Commercial General Liability Insurance, Automobile Insurance, Workers’ Compensation Insurance, and any additional insurance as may be required by County’s Risk Manager as such insurance requirements are described in the Orange County Risk Transfer Policy and Orange County Minimum Insurance Coverage Requirements (each document is incorporated herein by reference and may be viewed at http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/purchasing_division/contracts.php). If County’s Risk Manager determines additional insurance coverage is required such additional insurance shall be designated here N/A (if no additional insurance required mark N/A as being not applicable) For purposes of this Agreement the standard requirements for coverage to provide for waiver of subrogation for worker’s compensation and environmental/pollution liability coverage are waived. Provider shall not commence work until such insurance is in effect and certification thereof has been received by the County's Risk Manager. 7. Relationship of the Parties. Provider is an independent contractor of the County. Provider represents that they have or will secure, at his own expense, all personnel required in performing the services under this Agreement. Such personnel shall not be employees or have any contractual relationship with the County. All personnel engaged in work under this Agreement shall be fully qualified and shall be authorized and permitted under federal, state and local law to perform such services. 8. Compliance with all Laws. The Provider, at its sole expense, shall comply with all laws, ordinances, orders and regulations of the federal, state or local governments, as well as their respective departments, commissions, boards, and officers, which are in effect at the time of execution of this Agreement or are adopted at any time following execution of this agreement. 9. Subcontract. The County and Provider deem the services provided under this Agreement to be personal in nature and Provider may not subcontract any rights or duties under this Agreement to any other party without prior written consent from the County. 10. Assignment. The Provider shall not assign this Agreement, including the rights to payment, to any other party without the prior written consent of the County. 11. Indemnification. Each party shall hold the other harmless from all loss, liability, claims or expense arising from bodily injury, including death or property damage, to any person or persons caused in whole or in part by its own employees functioning under t his Memorandum of Agreement and shall bear responsibility for liability, claims or expenses arising from the acts or omissions of the party's own personnel to the extent provided by North Carolina law. Nothing in this section is intended to affect or abrogate either Party’s sovereign immunity defenses. DocuSign Envelope ID: C51F630A-23FD-4386-B0CE-9526161D6CC7 Page 4 of 6 Revised 3/2020 12. Non-Appropriation. This Agreement is subject to the availability of funds to purchase the specified services and may be terminated at any time if such funds become unavailable. 13. Non-Discrimination. Provider agrees as part of consideration of the granting of funds by Orange County the parties hereto for themselves, their agents, officials, employees and servants agree not to discriminate in any manner of these basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, handicap, religion, sexual orientation, familial status or veterans status with reference to any activities carried out by the grantee, no matter how remote. The parties hereto further agree in all respects to conform to the provision and intent of Orange County Civil Rights Ordinance, as amended. This provision is enforced by action for specific performance, injunctive relief, or other remedy as by law provided; this provision shall be binding on the grantees, the successors and assigns of the parties hereto with reference to the above subject manner. 14. Notice. The Parties hereto agree and understand that written notice, mailed or delivered, to the last known address shall constitute sufficient notice to the County and the Provider. All notices required and/or made pursuant to this Agreement to be given to the County and the Provides shall be in writing and mailed to the party addressed as follows: 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. 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, w hich may be brought by either of the parties. Provider shall at all times remain in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations including but not limited to all state and federal anti-discrimination laws, policies, rules, and regulations and the Orange County County: Orange County Health Department ATTN: Kimberlee Quatrone Post Office Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Provider: Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools 750 S. Merritt Mill Road Chapel Hill, NC 27516 DocuSign Envelope ID: C51F630A-23FD-4386-B0CE-9526161D6CC7 Page 5 of 6 Revised 3/2020 Non-Discrimination Policy and Orange County Living Wage Policy (each policy is incorporated herein by reference and may be viewed at http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/purchasing_division/contracts.php.). Any violation of this requirement is a breach of this Agreement and County may immediately terminate this Agreement without further obligation on the part of the County. This paragraph is not intended to limit and does not limit the definition of breach to discrimination. By executing this Agreement Provider certifies that Provider has not been identified, and has not utilized the services of any agent or subcontractor identified, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.58. By executing this Agreement Provider certifies that Provider has not been identified, and has not utilized the services of any agent or subcontractor identified, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.81. By executing this Agreement Provider affirms Provider is and shall remain in compliance with Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. 18. 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. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 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 behalf of the Provider _____________________________ _______________________ Jessica O'Donovan, Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services Date _____________________________ Printed Name For and on behalf of Orange County Government _______________________________ ________________________ Bonnie Hammersley, County Manager Date This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the School Budget and Fiscal Control Act. ________________________________ Jonathan Scott, Interim Chief Financial Officer Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools DocuSign Envelope ID: C51F630A-23FD-4386-B0CE-9526161D6CC7 Jessica O Donovan 6/12/2020 6/22/2020 Page 6 of 6 Revised 3/2020 ORANGE COUNTY—DEPARTMENT USE ONLY ______________________________________________________________________________ Department Party/Vendor Name: Chapel Hill Carrboro City SchoolsParty/Vendor Contact Person: Jessica O'Donovan Contact Phone: 919-967-8211 x28225 Party/Vendor Address: 750 S. Merritt Mill Road City Chapel Hill State: NC Zip: 27516 Department: Health Amount: $72,500Purpose: Online summer k-readiness program Budget Code(s): 10414020-630000-71453Vendor # 22226 (N/A if new vendor) Vendor is a BOCC c onsultant? Yes No Contract Type: (Check one) New Renewal X Amendment Effective Date 6-1-20 Approved by Board Yes No Agenda Date: This agreement is approved as to technical form and content and I as Department Director affirmatively state work on this project has not been initiated prior to execution of the agreement: Department Director’s Signature ________________________________________ Date: ________ Agreements for emergency services or repair are not subject to the above affirmation. If services related to this agreement have already begun or been completed please briefly describe the nature of the emergency condition that was addressed: Due to COVID-19, the original contract for summer camps was cancelled and a new program needed to be agreed upon. Information Technologies (Applicable only to hardware/software purchases or related services) This agreement has been reviewed and is approved as to information technology content and specifications: Office of the Chief Information Officer___________________________________ Date: ________ Risk Management This agreement is approved for sufficiency of insurance standards, specifications, and requirements: Office of the Risk Management Officer___________________________________ Date: _________ Financial Services This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act: Office of the Chief Financial Officer ____________________________________ Date: _________ Legal Services This agreement is approved as to legal form and sufficiency: Office of the County Attorney __________________________________________Date: ________ Clerk to the Board Received for record retention: All Docusign contracts must be copied to Sherri Ingersoll upon completion: singersoll@orangecountync.gov The following signature block is for hard copies only and is not required for Docusign contracts: Office of the Clerk to the Board __________________________________________Date:_________ DocuSign Envelope ID: C51F630A-23FD-4386-B0CE-9526161D6CC7 6/12/2020 6/12/2020 6/22/2020 6/22/2020 Page 7 of 6 Revised 3/2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: C51F630A-23FD-4386-B0CE-9526161D6CC7 1 Exhibit A Scope of Services for Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) Summer 2020 enrichment program in partnership with the Family Success Alliance (FSA): “Ready for K” & FPG/CES Summer Camp Purpose: Program resources for Chapel Hill Carrboro City schools for 1) to provide biliteracy summer camp for students of Frank Porter Graham and Carrboro Elementary 2) to provide the Ready for K summer academic program for Family Success Alliance (FSA) rising kindergarten students. Budget: $72,500  $48,000: for Summer K-Readiness program for rising kindergarten students at one or more FSA zone schools for 55 students. Funds can be used to pay teacher salaries, payroll, , curriculum materials and supplies  $24,500: for Biliteracy Summer Program for 50 rising 1st-6th grade students at Frank Porter Graham Elementary School and Carrboro Elementary School. Ready for K Program Duties of the CHCCS Board  Identify and enroll 55 or more incoming kindergarteners into a remote summer kindergarten readiness program. Priority will be given to student groups that are typically identified as underserved (Black, English Language Learners, Low-Income, EC, etc.)  Provide a four week program (20 program days) to prepare students to enter school and engage in remote and in-person learning. Times would be based on student/family availability with a goal of 45 minutes of contact each day.  Provide an orientation for parents with resources for supporting learning at home  Administer a parent survey at the end of the program to evaluate the perceived impact of the program. Provide a final program evaluation report that includes student demographics, prior education experience, attendance, and survey data Outcomes Recruitment: CHCCS staff, with assistance from FSA staff if feasible, will conduct outreach to eligible families and recruit incoming kindergarten students for the k-readiness program with an aim of reaching at least 55 students. Attendance: Attendance will be tracked with a goal of 90% average daily participation rate. Program Evaluation: Quantitative Data: Identify and administer assessments appropriate to remote learning to assess academic and social and emotional readiness for Kindergarten. DocuSign Envelope ID: C51F630A-23FD-4386-B0CE-9526161D6CC7 2 Qualitative Data: School staff will collect standardized parent and teacher satisfaction data (satisfaction with program, and child readiness for remote and in-person instruction) Biliteracy Summer Program (FPG and CES) Duties of CHCCS School Board:  Provide a four week program for students at FPG and CES to prepare them to enter school at grade level using an evidence-based curriculum and an appropriate teacher student ratio. Provide additional instruction and language development for students not on grade level in Spanish literacy and/or language proficiency  Identify eligible students, inform families about the opportunity and encourage enrollment.  Provide small group and/or 1:1 sessions with those students with Spanish speaking teachers to continue to build Spanish literacy. Fill in gaps from what students may have missed between March-June.  Provide parents of students with resources to continue Spanish literacy development throughout the summer.  The Board shall provide the County a Program Evaluation Report that includes total number students participating and any additional evaluation input from parents, teachers, or students by October 1, 2020. All funds expended by the County under this Agreement are to be used to subsidize the participation by low-income and/or non-proficient students in summer programs. This applies to both Ready for K and CES/FPG biliteracy programs. DocuSign Envelope ID: C51F630A-23FD-4386-B0CE-9526161D6CC7