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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 59479CSC No. 59479 .%,, 1, p� Fort Worth j INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE FORT WORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as "Agreement") is made and entered into by and among the City of Fort Worth (hereinafter referred to as the "City") and the Fort Worth Independent School District, a political subdivision of the state of Texas and a legally constituted independent school district, (hereinafter referred to as "FWISD") and set forth the roles of the Parties in regard to the implementation of the Fort Worth Independent School District Law Enforcement and Public Service Partnership (the "Program). FWISD and the City may be collectively referred to as the "Parties" or individually as a "Party." This Agreement supersedes any and all previous documents, agreements, or interlocal agreements defining the role or scope of involvement the City has in support of this Program. PURPOSE The purpose of this Agreement is to provide students the opportunity to participate in the high school Police Academy curriculum that leads to a greater understanding of the law enforcement field and elective credits with FWISD while in grades 9-12 of high school. The Program's first class coincides with the start of FWISD Fall 2023: August 14, 2023. Course credit will be awarded through FWISD for high school academic and diploma requirements. OVERALL PROGRAM MODEL The Parties agree to collaborate in developing, supporting, and operating the law enforcement component of the Program. The Program's mission is to provide all students with appropriate work -based educational experiences that are designed to prepare students for positions in identified law enforcement fields. The City and FWISD agree to a minimum of 20 students per class, with the possibility of expanding class size in subsequent years upon the written agreement between the Parties. The program will admit no more than 50 students in its initial 1 lth-grade class. Identified portions of the Program will be delivered to students at the Fort Worth Police Department Training Facility 505= West Felix Street Fort Worth, Texas 76115. FWISD is open to students of all backgrounds and abilities, including students who are at risk of dropping out of school as defined by the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX FWISD's program's curriculum is designed to support the academic needs of all students in earning a high school diploma, an associate degree, and the work experience needed to be a highly qualified candidate for career -track employment in the law enforcement field. The Parties will work together to develop, evaluate, and revise the Program's Scope & Sequence plan. Both Parties will identify specific high schools and work experiences that students will participate in each year as part of their regular school program. The Scope & Sequence plan will serve as a blueprint for curriculum development and programming for students and staff to ensure alignment with workforce needs. The FWISD and the City shall establish and conduct courses incorporated into this Agreement by reference as Attachment A. GOVERNANCE (1) The Program will: a. Be governed by the City and FWISD and subject to state, and federal policies; and; b. Operate between 8:00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Monday through Friday for two semesters (Fall 2023 and Spring 2024). c. The officer will be considered an employee of the City and shall be under the control and supervision of a Fort Worth Police Department supervisor. d. Except in an emergency, as determined by the officer's supervisor in accordance with the ordinary chain of command and in their sole discretion, the officer should not be called away from his police academy class, this being destructive to the teacher/student relationship. STUDENT INTERN ELIGIBILITY A student is eligible to enroll in the Program if they: (a) Are in the I I1h or 1214 grade; (b) satisfactorily complete the Physical Ability Test (PAT); (c) Demonstrate compliance with the agreed -upon guidelines established by the Parties for attendance and behavioral background; (d) Adhere to City regulations, including required background checks and drug screenings. Additionally, FWISD students will be required to wear a uniform at the Fort Worth Police Department to confirm that they are enrolled in the Program. COURSE CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND GRADING Course content and scheduled contact hours will adhere to the FWISD educational guidelines. The course curriculum is intended to match TEATEKS and TCOLE standards. Grading will adhere to the FWISD grading policy and procedures. In addition, all coursework will be taught and grades assessed according to FWISD instructional and grading policies. Courses will be conducted during the normal calendar year and during normal school hours. 11t( u � 218 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. City of Fort Worth Responsibilities 1. The City will, within reason, support the implementation of the Overall Program Model as outlined herein. 2. As practicable and allowable within City policy, the City will mentor participating students. The number of students mentored and the professions of the mentors will be decided collaboratively between the City and the other Program industry participants as the Program progresses. Before performing services under this Agreement, all mentors must register and clear the required criminal background check outlined by Voly.org (FWISD's volunteer database system). 3. The City will work with FWISD and other Program industry participants to outline the essential skills students will need to succeed in those positions. 4. The City will assign a resource or a commissioned police officer to manage the City's responsibilities. This resource officer will, among other duties, coordinate site visits to the City's facilities, recruit and match mentors to students, identify appropriate internship opportunities, and support teachers and faculty in developing relevant curricula. The City will also provide a resource officer, or officers, to participate in the Local Partnership Committee. Under this Agreement, the Local Partnership Committee includes representatives from FWISD, Tarrant County College, the City, and other Program industry participants, as reasonably determined by those parties. 5. The City will help define and seek to provide opportunities for appropriate workplace experiences (e.g., design projects, visits, speakers, internships, and apprenticeships) to prepare students for the world of work based on the curricuhun Scope & Sequence plan. The City will, in good faith and to the extent practicable, provide internship opportunities during the term of this Agreement. The City will assist the FWISD staff in identifying additional organizations in the law enforcement and public service fields that may provide qualified students at the school with the opportunity to participate in various internship experiences during the course of the Program. 6. The City will work with FWISD and the other Program industry participants to assist the district in developing a coherent Scope & Sequence plan of courses and workplace experiences that enable students to successfully meet the goals outlined in the program model. The City will help identify high -quality occupation -related projects and curricula that may be incorporated into the academic program. 7. The City will allow the School's staff and students reasonable access, as determined by City employees and in the City's sole discretion, to the City facilities to support program activities, including, but not limited to, flexible scheduling, internships, job shadowing, mentoring, and other "real -life" work experiences for students. FWISD acknowledges �� 3 � 8 certain City facilities are subject to limited access as required by compliance with crininaI justice information concerns. 8. Student misconduct at City locations will be addressed in accordance with the FWISD's Student Code of Conduct. The Fort Worth Police Department shall report disciplinary problems to the FWISD. In addition, both Fort Worth Police Department and the FWISD administration may refuse to admit students with disciplinary issues into the program. However, nothing in this agreement prohibits the Fort Worth Police Department from removing a student from the facility or taking any other action necessary to protect that student, any other student, or the integrity of the program. B. FWISD Responsibilities: 1. FWISD will be committed to fully implementing the Overall Program as outlined within this Agreement. 2. FWISD will work with the district staff and the other parties to develop a seamless and coherent Scope & Sequence plan of courses and workplace experiences that enables students to meet the goals outlined in the program model successfully. FWISD will work to develop a rigorous and engaging curriculum that prepares students for college -level coursework and workplace experiences. 3. FWISD will establish a College and Career Readiness and Employability culture for all students in the program, that requires engaging students in college coursework, tutoring and advising, and instruction on key "college knowledge" academic and personal behaviors such as: a. time management; b. collaboration; c. problem -solving; d. leadership; e. study skills; f. communication; and g. tenacity. 4. FWISD will help define appropriate workplace experiences (e.g., design projects, job shadowing, internships, and clinical practice) that will support students in gaining critical skills needed in the Law Enforcement and Public Service Industry. For any experience on the City's facilities that are closed to the general public, FWISD shall ensure that the students or the student's legal representative, as applicable, sign a waiver releasing the City for any liability related to such experience. 5. FWISD will allow the City staff appropriate access to the district to support program activities. This access will also be made available to other relevant industry leaders and members of leading nonprofit organizations. Pi':4I8 6. FWISD will ensure that students of all backgrounds and abilities are provided an equal opportunity to enroll in the Program. FWISD will ensure that prior academic performance shall not serve to disqualify students during the admissions process. 7. FWISD will provide regular operating funds in the same manner consistent with other FWISD school programs. FWISD will identify additional funding streams that may be available to the Program. 8. FWISD will support the Program in identifying qualified staff to assist with the Program initiatives. 9. FWISD will provide appropriate and relevant ongoing professional development for the staff in FWISD who serve as part of the Program and will share best practices from other City Entities that effectively serve a wide range of high school students in achieving college and career readiness. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION A. FWISD shall only disclose to the City data agreed upon within the approved Data Sharing Agreement, such as personally identifiable information from student education records pursuant to FERPA and regulations enacted thereunder to disclosures of "directory information" (as defined by FERPA and regulations enacted thereunder) that are compliant with and provided pursuant to 34 C.F.R. § 99.31(a)(1 1). B. Texas Public Information Act ('TPIA"). Both the City and the FWISD are subject to the TPIA. As such, upon receipt of a request under the TPIA, both Parties must comply with the requirements of the TPIA. For purposes of the TPIA, "public information" is defined as information that is written, produced, collected, assembled, or maintained under a law or ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official business: 1. By either Party; or 2. for either Party and either Party a. owns the information; or b. has a right of access to the information; or c. spends or contributes public money for the purpose of writing, producing, collecting, assembling, or maintaining the information; or 3. by an individual officer or employee of either party in the officer's or employee's official capacity, and the information pertains to the official business of either party. TERM & TERMINATION A. Te rm: This Agreement shall begin when it is fully executed and continue for one (1) year. Thereafter, this Agreement may be renewed for up to two (2) one-year terms, provided that: P c 518 1. Not less than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the initial term or any renewal term, the Parties shall have agreed in writing to renew this Agreement; 2. Either party is not in default of this Agreement; and 3. This Agreement has not been terminated. B. Termination: This Agreement may be terminated immediately at any time, and for any reason, by any of the signing Parties with written notice to the other signatory Parties. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE This Agreement is made in Texas and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas without reference to choice of law principles. In the rare event that any legal action should arise from or relating to this Agreement or the relationship it creates, the Parties agree that such action shall be heard exclusively in Tarrant County, Texas. MODIFICATION Any modification or amendment of this Agreement must be in writing, approved, and signed by all Parties. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS A. Parties to this Agreement warrant that their obligations shall be performed with due diligence, safely and professionally, and in compliance with any applicable statutes, rules, and regulations. To the extent required by law, all work shall be performed by individuals duly licensed and authorized by law to perform said work. B. At all times, the City shall have the right to suspend or terminate any mentorships or internships of students in the Program. All students in the Program taking part in mentorships or internships at the City or who are otherwise present at their facilities are expected to comply with all policies and procedures, including all safety policies and rules. C. In the performance of their obligations under this Agreement, Parties to this Agreement shall act fairly and in good faith. Where notice, approval, or similar action by any Party hereto is permitted or required by any provision of this Agreement, such action shall be in writing and shall not be unreasonably delayed or withheld. D. The term "partner" as used herein shall be construed as figurative only and shall not imply or in any way suggest the existence ,or formation in this Agreement of a partnership venture or relationship between the Parties that imposes on them the legal duties or obligations of partners. E. The provisions of this Agreement are solely for the benefit of the Parties to this Agreement. By entering into this Agreement, the Parties do not create any obligations, express or implied, other than those set forth herein, and this Agreement shall not create any rights in any persons or entities who are not parties to this Agreement. No student, parent, or other person or entity who is not party c 618 to this Agreement shall be regarded for any purpose as a third -party beneficiary of this Agreement or shall have any rights to enforce any provisions of this Agreement. F. Parties to this Agreement shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. G. The Parties to this Agreement agree that neither the City nor its representatives shall have any liability hereunder for any special, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages or any monetary damages of any nature. H. This Agreement embodies the entire agreement and understanding of the Parties in respect of the subject matter contained herein and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings among the Parties with respect to such subject matter. I. Neither Party waives any of its governmental immunities by entering into this Agreement nor waives any right or remedy available by law to the other. Notice: All notices, consents, approvals, demands, requests, or other communications provided for or permitted to be given under any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given or served when delivered by delivery or when deposited in the U.S. mail by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid and addressed as follows: (1) City of Fort Worth: Neil Noakes Chief of Police City of Fort Worth Police Department 505 W. Felix Street Fort Worth, TX 76115 (2) Fort Worth Independent School District: Dr. Angelica Ramsey Superintendent Fort Worth ISD 100 N. University Drive Fort Worth, TX 76107 SIGNATORY CLAUSE With copy to: Office of Legal Services Fort Worth ISD 100 N. University Drive, SW172 Fort Worth, TX 76107 The individuals executing this Agreement on behalf of FWISD and the City acknowledge that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement. All Parties hereby acknowledge that they have read, understood, and shall comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. This Agreement shall not become effective until executed by each party. Therefore, the Parties to this Agreement shall begin their respective duties only after the last party has signed and dated this Agreement. I' ) 7 18 EXECUTED in duplicate original counterparts effective upon the date indicated below. CITY OF FORT WORTH By: Name: Fernando Costa Title: Assistant City Manager Date: Apr1D,2023 APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: RobeR i edg e ge Jr.(Apr. 10, 202312:19 CDT) By: Name: Robert A. Alldredge, Jr. Title: Executive Assistant Chief 4d��onnn ATTEST: FORr.0d�o �-o o-40 dVo e=4 P0, * ° 4� t s 4p �nEXA�o By: Name: Jannette Goodall Title: City Secretary CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER: By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements. By: Name: Keith Morris Title: Assistant Police Director APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: By: Name: Taylor Paris Title: Assistant City Attorney CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION: M&C:(None Required) Date Approved: Form 1295 Certification No.: N/A FORT W DEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT By: Tobi Jackson Board President Date By: Angelica Ramsey May 24, 2023 Dr. Angelica Ramsey, Superintendent Date ATTEST BY: L-- g1 L 3 /`3 CJ Evans, School Board Secretary Date APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY By: 05/18/2023 Fort W rill ISD Legal Ca scl Date Pae 8�8 OFFICIAL RECORD g CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX