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ADDENDUM TO
DRJ Minimalist Memorandum of Understanding Service Agreement
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
AND
ADVISING GENERATION Z, A MENTORING PROGRAM INC.
This Addendum to DRJ Minimalist Memorandum of Understanding Service Agreement
("Addendum") is entered into by and between Advising Generation Z, A Mentoring Program
Inc. ("Vendor") and the City of Fort Worth ("City"), individually referred to as "parry" and
collectively the "parties", for a one-year subscription to the AdvisingGenz Online Learning
Management System (LMS)
The Contract documents shall include the following:
1. The DRJ Minimalist Memorandum of Understanding Service Agreement; and
3. This Addendum.
Notwithstanding any language to the contrary in the attached DRJ Minimalist
Memorandum of Understanding Service Agreement (referred to herein as the "Agreement"), the
parties hereby stipulate by evidence of execution of this Addendum below by a representative of
each party duly authorized to bind the parties hereto, that the parties hereby agree that the
provisions in this Addendum below shall be applicable to the Agreement as follows:
1. Term. The Agreement shall become effective upon the signing of the Agreement
by the Assistant City Manager ("Effective Date") and shall expire June 30, 2026 ("Expiration
Date"), unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement. The
Agreement may be renewed for one one-year renewal at City's sole option, a "Renewal Term."
2. Compensation. Total compensation under this Agreement will not exceed twelve
thousand dollars and zero cents ($12,000.00) annually. City will pay Vendor in accordance with the
Prompt Payment Act (Chapter 2251 of the Texas Government Code) and the provisions of this Agreement.
Vendor will not perform any additional services or bill for expenses incurred for City not specified by this
Agreement unless City requests and approves in writing the additional costs for such services. City will not
be liable for any additional expenses of Vendor not specified by this Agreement unless City first approves
such expenses in writing.
3. Termination.
a. Convenience. Either City or Vendor may terminate the Agreement at any
time and for any reason by providing the other parry with 30 days' written notice of
termination.
b. Breach. If either party commits a material breach of the Agreement, the non -
breaching Party must give written notice to the breaching party that describes the breach
in reasonable detail. The breaching party must cure the breach ten (10) calendar days after
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receipt of notice from the non -breaching party, or other time frame as agreed to by the
parties. If the breaching party fails to cure the breach within the stated period of time, the
non -breaching party may, in its sole discretion, and without prejudice to any other right
under the Agreement, law, or equity, immediately terminate this Agreement by giving
written notice to the breaching party.
C. Fiscal Funding Out. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are
appropriated by City in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder, City will notify
Vendor of such occurrence and the Agreement shall terminate on the last day of the fiscal
period for which appropriations were received without penalty or expense to the City of
any kind whatsoever, except as to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for
which funds have been appropriated.
d. Duties and Obligations of the Parties. In the event that the Agreement is
terminated prior to the Expiration Date, City shall pay Vendor for services actually
rendered up to the effective date of termination and Vendor shall continue to provide City
with services requested by City and in accordance with the Agreement up to the effective
date of termination. Upon termination of the Agreement for any reason, Vendor shall
provide City with copies of all completed or partially completed documents prepared under
the Agreement. In the event Vendor has received access to City information or data as a
requirement to perform services hereunder, Vendor shall return all City -provided data to
City in a machine-readable format or other format deemed acceptable to City.
4. Attornevs' Fees, Penalties, and Liquidated Damages. To the extent the attached
Agreement requires City to pay attorneys' fees, expenses, and court costs for any action
contemplated or taken, or penalties or liquidated damages in any amount, City objects to these
terms and any such terms are hereby deleted from the Agreement and shall have no force or effect.
5. Law and Venue. The Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto
shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the United States and state of
Texas, exclusive of conflicts of law provisions. Venue for any suit brought under the Agreement
shall be in a court of competent jurisdiction in Tarrant County, Texas. To the extent the Agreement
is required to be governed by any state law other than Texas or venue in Tarrant County, City
objects to such terms and any such terms are hereby deleted from the Agreement and shall have
no force or effect.
6. Linked Terms and Conditions. If the Agreement contains a website link to terms
and conditions, the linked terms and conditions located at that website link as of the effective date
of the Agreement shall be the linked terms and conditions referred to in the Agreement. To the
extent that the linked terms and conditions conflict with any provision of either this Addendum or
the Agreement, the provisions contained within this Addendum and the Agreement shall control.
If any changes are made to the linked terms and conditions after the date of the Agreement, such
changes are hereby deleted and void. Further, if Vendor cannot clearly and sufficiently
demonstrate the exact terms and conditions as of the effective date of the Agreement, all of the
linked terms and conditions are hereby deleted and void.
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7. Notices to Parties. Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement
shall be conclusively determined to have been delivered when (1) hand -delivered to the other party,
its agents, employees, servants or representatives or (2) received by the other party by United
States Mail, registered, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
TO CITY:
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Assistant City Manager
100 Fort Worth Trail
Fort Worth, TX 76102
With copy to Fort Worth City
Attorney's Office at the same address
TO VENDOR:
Advising Generation Z, A Mentoring
Program Inc. Attn: Kristen Geez
2400 Westport Pkwy, Ste 200
Fort Worth, TX 76177
8. Insurance. The City is a governmental entity under the laws of the state of Texas
and pursuant to Chapter 2259 of the Texas Government Code, entitled "Self -Insurance by
Governmental Units," is self -insured and therefore is not required to purchase insurance. To the
extent the Agreement requires City to purchase insurance, City objects to any such provision, the
parties agree that any such requirement shall be null and void and is hereby deleted from the
Agreement and shall have no force or effect. City will provide a letter of self -insured status as
requested by Vendor.
9. Sovereign Immunitv. Nothing herein constitutes a waiver of City's sovereign
immunity. To the extent the Agreement requires City to waive its rights or immunities as a
government entity, such provisions are hereby deleted and shall have no force or effect.
10. Limitation of Liabilitv and Indemnitv. TO THE EXTENT THE
AGREEMENT, IN ANY WAY, LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF VENDOR OR REQUIRES
CITY TO INDEMNIFY OR HOLD VENDOR OR ANY THIRD PARTY HARMLESS
FROM DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, CITY OBJECTS TO THESE
TERMS AND ANY SUCH TERMS ARE HEREBY DELETED FROM THE AGREEMENT
AND SHALL HAVE NO FORCE OR EFFECT.
11. IP Indemnification. VENDOR AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND,
SETTLE, OR PAY, AT ITS OWN COST AND EXPENSE, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT
OF ATTORNEY'S FEES, ANY CLAIM OR ACTION AGAINST THE CITY FOR
INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT, TRADE MARK, SERVICE MARK,
TRADE SECRET, OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT ARISING FROM
CITY'S USE OF THE DELIVERABLE(S), OR ANY PART THEREOF, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGREEMENT, IT BEING UNDERSTOOD THAT THIS
AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, SETTLE OR PAY SHALL NOT APPLY IF
CITY MODIFIES OR MISUSES THE DELIVERABLE(S). SO LONG AS VENDOR
BEARS THE COST AND EXPENSE OF PAYMENT FOR CLAIMS OR ACTIONS
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AGAINST THE CITY PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION, VENDOR SHALL HAVE THE
RIGHT TO CONDUCT THE DEFENSE OF ANY SUCH CLAIM OR ACTION AND ALL
NEGOTIATIONS FOR ITS SETTLEMENT OR COMPROMISE AND TO SETTLE OR
COMPROMISE ANY SUCH CLAIM; HOWEVER, CITY SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO
FULLY PARTICIPATE IN ANY AND ALL SUCH SETTLEMENT, NEGOTIATIONS, OR
LAWSUIT AS NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE CITY'S INTEREST, AND
CITY AGREES TO COOPERATE WITH VENDOR IN DOING SO. IN THE EVENT
CITY, FOR WHATEVER REASON, ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR
PAYMENT OF COSTS AND EXPENSES FOR ANY CLAIM OR ACTION BROUGHT
AGAINST THE CITY FOR INFRINGEMENT ARISING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT,
THE CITY SHALL HAVE THE SOLE RIGHT TO CONDUCT THE DEFENSE OF ANY
SUCH CLAIM OR ACTION AND ALL NEGOTIATIONS FOR ITS SETTLEMENT OR
COMPROMISE AND TO SETTLE OR COMPROMISE ANY SUCH CLAIM;
HOWEVER, VENDOR SHALL FULLY PARTICIPATE AND COOPERATE WITH THE
CITY IN DEFENSE OF SUCH CLAIM OR ACTION. CITY AGREES TO GIVE
VENDOR TIMELY WRITTEN NOTICE OF ANY SUCH CLAIM OR ACTION, WITH
COPIES OF ALL PAPERS CITY MAY RECEIVE RELATING THERETO.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE CITY'S ASSUMPTION OF PAYMENT
OF COSTS OR EXPENSES SHALL NOT ELIMINATE VENDOR'S DUTY TO
INDEMNIFY THE CITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. IF THE DELIVERABLE(S), OR
ANY PART THEREOF, IS HELD TO INFRINGE AND THE USE THEREOF IS
ENJOINED OR RESTRAINED OR, IF AS A RESULT OF A SETTLEMENT OR
COMPROMISE, SUCH USE IS MATERIALLY ADVERSELY RESTRICTED,
VENDOR SHALL, AT ITS OWN EXPENSE AND AS CITY'S SOLE REMEDY, EITHER:
(A) PROCURE FOR CITY THE RIGHT TO CONTINUE TO USE THE
DELIVERABLE(S); OR (B) MODIFY THE DELIVERABLE(S) TO MAKE THEM/IT
NON -INFRINGING, PROVIDED THAT SUCH MODIFICATION DOES NOT
MATERIALLY ADVERSELY AFFECT CITY'S AUTHORIZED USE OF THE
DELIVERABLE(S); OR (C) REPLACE THE DELIVERABLE(S) WITH EQUALLY
SUITABLE, COMPATIBLE, AND FUNCTIONALLY EQUIVALENT NON -
INFRINGING DELIVERABLE(S) AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE TO CITY; OR (D) IF
NONE OF THE FOREGOING ALTERNATIVES IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE TO
VENDOR, TERMINATE THIS AGREEMENT, AND REFUND ALL AMOUNTS PAID
TO VENDOR BY THE CITY, SUBSEQUENT TO WHICH TERMINATION CITY MAY
SEEK ANY AND ALL REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO CITY UNDER LAW. VENDOR'S
OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER SHALL BE SECURED BY THE REQUISITE INSURANCE
COVERAGE AND AMOUNTS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT.
12. Data Breach. Vendor further agrees that it will monitor and test its data
safeguards from time to time, and further agrees to adjust its data safeguards from time to
time in light of relevant circumstances or the results of any relevant testing or monitoring. If
Vendor suspects or becomes aware of any unauthorized access to any financial or personal
identifiable information ("Personal Data") by any unauthorized person or third party, or
becomes aware of any other security breach relating to Personal Data held or stored by
Vendor under the Agreement or in connection with the performance of any services
performed under the Agreement or any Statement(s) of Work ("Data Breach"), Vendor shall
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immediately notify City in writing and shall fully cooperate with City at Vendor's expense
to prevent or stop such Data Breach. In the event of such Data Breach, Vendor shall fully
and immediately comply with applicable laws, and shall take the appropriate steps to remedy
such Data Breach. VENDOR WILL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD CITY, ITS
AFFILIATES, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES
AND AGENTS, HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, SUITS,
CAUSES OF ACTION, LIABILITY, LOSS, COSTS AND DAMAGES, INCLUDING
REASONABLE ATTORNEY FEES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO ANY
THIRD -PARTY CLAIM ARISING FROM BREACH BY VENDOR OF ITS
OBLIGATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
RESULTING FROM THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF CITY. All Personal Data to which
Vendor has access under the Agreement, as between Vendor and City, will remain the
property of City. City hereby consents to the use, processing and/or disclosure of Personal
Data only for the purposes described herein and to the extent such use or processing is
necessary for Vendor to carry out its duties and responsibilities under the Agreement, any
applicable Statement(s) of Work, or as required by law. Vendor will not transfer Personal
Data to third parties other than through its underlying network provider to perform its
obligations under the Agreement, unless authorized in writing by City. VENDOR'S
OBLIGATION TO DEFEND, HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY CITY SHALL
REMAIN IN FULL EFFECT IF THE DATA BREACH IS THE RESULT OF THE
ACTIONS OF A THIRD PARTY. All Personal Data delivered to Vendor shall be stored in
the United States or other jurisdictions approved by City in writing and shall not be
transferred to any other countries or jurisdictions without the prior written consent of City.
13. No Mandatory Arbitration. To the extent the Agreement requires mandatory
arbitration to resolve conflicts, City objects to these terms and any such terms are hereby deleted
from the Agreement and shall have no force or effect.
14. No Debt. In compliance with Article 11 § 5 of the Texas Constitution, it is
understood and agreed that all obligations of City hereunder are subject to the availability of funds.
If such funds are not appropriated or become unavailable, City shall have the right to terminate the
Agreement except for those portions of funds which have been appropriated prior to termination.
15. Confidential Information. Vendor, for itself and its officers, agents, employees,
and representatives, agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by the City as
confidential and shall not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written
approval of the City. Vendor further agrees that it shall store and maintain City Information in a
secure manner and shall not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete or otherwise
corrupt City Information in any way. Vendor shall notify the City immediately if the security or
integrity of any City information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised.
16. Public Information. City is a government entity under the laws of the State of Texas
and all records held or maintained by City are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public
Information Act. To the extent the Agreement requires that City maintain records in violation of
the Act, City hereby objects to such provisions and such provisions are hereby deleted from the
Agreement and shall have no force or effect. In the event there is a request for information marked
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Confidential or Proprietary, City shall promptly notify Vendor. It will be the responsibility of
Vendor to submit reasons objecting to disclosure. A determination on whether such reasons are
sufficient will not be decided by City, but by the Office of the Attorney General of the State of
Texas or by a court of competent jurisdiction.
17. Addendum Controlling. If any provisions of the attached Agreement, conflict with
the terms herein, are prohibited by applicable law, conflict with any applicable rule, regulation or
ordinance of City, the terms in this Addendum shall control.
18. Immigration and Nationalitv Act. Vendor shall verify the identity and employment
eligibility of its employees who perform work under this Agreement, including completing the
Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Upon request by City, Vendor shall provide City
with copies of all I-9 forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who
performs work under this Agreement. Vendor shall adhere to all Federal and State laws as well as
establish appropriate procedures and controls so that no services will be performed by any Vendor
employee who is not legally eligible to perform such services. VENDOR SHALL INDEMNIFY
CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR
LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY VENDOR, VENDOR'S
EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR LICENSEES. City, upon written notice
to Vendor, shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of this
provision by Vendor.
19. No Bovcott of Israel. If Vendor has fewer than 10 employees or the Agreement is
for less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Vendor acknowledges that in accordance with
Chapter 2271 of the Texas Government Code, City is prohibited from entering into a contract with
a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the
company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the
contract. The terms "boycott Israel" and "company" shall have the meanings ascribed to those
terms in Chapter 2271 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this Addendum, Vendor
certifies that Vendor's signature provides written verification to City that Vendor: (1) does not
boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the Agreement.
20. Prohibition on Bovcottin2 Ener2v Companies. Vendor acknowledges that in
accordance with Chapter 2276 of the Texas Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering
into a contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly
or partly from public funds of the City with a company with 10 or more full-time employees unless
the contract contains a written verification from the Vendor that it: (1) does not boycott energy
companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of this Agreement. To the
extent that Chapter 2276 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this
Agreement, Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written verification to the City that
Vendor: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during
the term of this Agreement.
21. Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries.
Vendor acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas
Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that
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has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City
with a company with 10 or more full-time employees unless the contract contains a written
verification from the Vendor that it: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that
discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate
during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. To the extent
that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this
Agreement, Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written verification to the City that
Vendor: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a
firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate against a firearm entity or
firearm trade association during the term of this Agreement.
22. Riaht to Audit. Vendor agrees that City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years
after final payment under the Agreement, have access to and the right to examine any directly
pertinent books, documents, papers and records of Vendor involving transactions relating to the
Agreement. Vendor agrees that City shall have access during normal working hours to all
necessary Vendor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate workspace in order to
conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City shall give Vendor reasonable
advance notice of intended audits.
23. Counterparts. This Addendum may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of
which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. A
facsimile copy or computer image, such as a PDF or tiff image, or a signature, shall be treated as
and shall have the same effect as an original.
24. Signature. The person signing this Addendum hereby warrants that he or she has
the legal authority to execute this Addendum on behalf of his or her respective party, and that such
binding authority has been granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance or other authorization of
the person or entity. The other party is fully entitled to rely on this warranty and representation in
entering into this Addendum. Should that person or entity not be authorized, the terms and
conditions of this Addendum shall be binding as against the signatore and he or she shall be subject
to the terms and conditions of this Addendum.
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY:
City of Fort Worth
By: William 41hnson (Jun 13, 202511:09 CDT)
Name: William Johnson
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: 06/13/2025
Approval Recommended:
By:
Name: Juan Paredes
Title: Acting Director
Attest:
By:
Name: Jannette Goodall
Title: City Secretary
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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: ,7"O%b LUAGSr
Name: Jacob Lohse
Title: Administrative Services Manager
Approved as to Form and Legality:
By:
Name: Andrea Phillips
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Date Approved: N/A
Advising Generation Z, A Mentoring Program
Inc.
By:
Kristenleocha (Jun 11, 202514:52 CDT)
Name:
Kristen Geez
Title:
Executive Director
Date:
06/11 /2025
Form 1295 Certification: N/A
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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DISCIPLINE4 &A *v
PEWAGINED
THE JOURNEY OF CULTURAL TRANSFORMATION Advising AHVISING GENENATIONZ
DRJ Minimalist Memorandum of Understanding Service Agreement
Term Dates: Fall 2025 - Spring 2026
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) sets the terms between City of Fort Worth and Advising
Generation Z (AdvisingGenz), under which the Client will participate as a DRJ Minimalist in the Discipline
Reimagined Journey (DRJ) Initiative.
This participation includes a one-year subscription to the AdvisingGenz Online Learning Management
System (LMS), with a prepaid subscription package for a designated number of licenses outlined in the AGZ
School -Based Service Pricing Sheet. Licenses are explicitly assigned to this organization and are
non -transferable, non-refundable, and non -rollover across subscription terms.
Under this agreement, the Client participating in the Discipline Reimagined Journey (DRJ) Initiative as a
DRJ Minimalist participant will have a total of 3 programs (Teen Court, Youth Diversion, and
Truancy) at the A.D. Marshall Public Safety & Courts Building listed under their Organizational Profile
and will serve no more than 500 youth licenses and 12 staff licenses during the subscription term. These
allocations are explicitly assigned to the Client's organization for participation as a DRJ Site. They are based
on a prepaid service package selected according to the AGZ Service Pricing Sheet. Licenses are non-
transferable, non-refundable, and non -rollover across subscription terms.
The annual cost to participate in the Discipline Reimagined Journey Initiative under this track is $20,000
annually. Based on the Client's approved scholarship application, a scholarship award of $8,000 will be
applied over two academic years:
• Fall 2025—Spring 2026 (initial participation year)
• Fall 2026—Spring 2027 (optional renewal year at the same locked -in rate)
The balance to be paid by the client is $12,000.
AdvisingGenz will o_ rovide the following_
• Specialized Practitioner Training-AdvisingGenz will offer training sessions for
administrators, counselors, school resource officers, and ISS paraprofessionals or faculty who
work directly with youth offenders. The training session will last approximately half a day or
4 hours. We suggest scheduling separate workshops for leaders and frontline staff on the same
day. Leadership teams can attend the training virtually, while frontline staff can participate in
person. In addition to the onboarding training, AGZ's team will conduct two site visits,
including training once per quarter (no material needed for additional training).
• Engaging Curriculum & Matching Video Lesson -AdvisingGenz will provide practitioners
with diversion, social competency learning, and career exploration content for utilization in
classrooms or outreach programs.
• Convenient Access - AdvisingGenz is accessible online and on any iOS or Android device and
allows users to self -register, complete comprehension quizzes at the end of each course, and
take the risk assessment and culture survey.
• Cybersecurity- AdvisingGenz will secure all information on the LMS - Learning Management
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System— by maintaining encryption during the transit of all transactions, protecting the
information from compromise during transit: ongoing security audit and vulnerability assessment.
IAM — Identity and Access Management role -based authentication portal constantly oversees the
access or to whom access was provided and requires MFA — Multi -Factor Authentication
mechanism to curb the login credentials getting compromised. Careful documentation of critical
incidents and proper communication will be sent to all users.
• Communication - AdvisingGenz will allow parents and practitioners to communicate on the
platform to quickly and easily share information regarding behavior concerns. This feature is
optional.
• Data To Drive Organizational Change- AdvisingGenz will collect demographic information
from youth culture surveys and risk assessments. This information will be compiled in a report
given to practitioners to review their organization's culture from a youth's perspective.
Individual risk assessments will be provided. Due to safety concerns, data cannot be linked
directly to individual users unless requested.
• Access To Teletherapy- AdvisingGenz's third -party partnership with Dialcare will provide direct
access to doctors and mental health professionals for each youth with a user license. This
optional bonus feature offers non -emergency advice to youth and their families.
• Build a Community of Support- AdvisingGenz will host monthly virtual events for youths,
parents, and practitioners. These events will be available through the AdvisingGenz Platform or
Zoom for non -licensed users. Events are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment.
• Engagement & Community- For specific select tier packages, in partnership with G.R.I.T.
Educational Consultants, TeacherMaid, and Wright Consultants, monthly professional
development training, classes, and support groups will be facilitated. These hybrid events will
address hot topics, best practices, and empowerment for parents, practitioners, and GenZers.
• Regional Collaboration Meetings- AdvisingGenz will organize quarterly meetings for
criminal justice personnel, law enforcement, social services, educators, policymakers, mental
health professionals, and employers participating as DRJ Sites or community allies. Bringing
these stakeholders together will create the ultimate support system for young people and their
families across the metroplex.
CLIENT will provide the following:
• Tech Support - Ensure the technology department coordinates a virtual meeting with tech
support two weeks before training to guarantee internal users can access the AdvisingGenz
Platform software.
• Discipline Reimagined Pilot Site(s): The client must fall within the following categories:
Secondary Schools, higher education institutions, Municipal Courts, Juvenile Justice Agencies,
Youth Diversion Programs, Behavioral Health Facilities, and Rehabilitation Facilities.
• Number of Users: The client is responsible for utilizing all pre -paid licenses for the annual
subscription. Licenses are non -transferable, non-refundable, and do not roll over to the following
term.
• Accuracy and Completeness of Information: The client agrees to ensure accurate youth profiles
and completion of program surveys and questionnaires.
• AdvisingGenz Learning Management System Access —The client will select staff to serve as
Super Admins, General Admins, and Instructors, and attend training sessions to access the
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AdvisingGenz platform login, course material, and dashboard overview. Please refer to the Tier
package to see the number of licenses included.
• Program Timeframe- The client will activate the AdvisingGenz subscription within 30 days of
receiving onboarding training.
• Program Enhancements- The client will provide feedback and suggest quarterly improvements,
including evaluating the LMS and APP functionality, identifying service gaps, and recommending
curriculum updates and/or best practices.
• Commitment to Innovation —To the extent permitted by applicable law, the client will
intentionally avoid relying heavily on exclusionary practices.
• External Collaboration —Clients who receive discounts or scholarships to participate in this
initiative must attend at least two collaborative meetings. They must actively support cross -sector
collaboration by sharing information about existing partnerships serving similar youth
populations and fostering resource sharing and connections among DRJ sites nationwide.
• Amplifying Voices Commitment- As part of this initiative, clients agree to participate in
opportunities like panels, interviews, and video features to share their experiences and highlight
the program's impact on sponsors and the community.
Confidentiality and Compliance: Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary,
sensitive, and non-public information shared under this agreement. The Client agrees that all materials,
curriculum content, manuals, lesson plans, professional development frameworks, data analytics, and
platform processes provided by Advising Generation Z (AdvisingGenz) are proprietary intellectual
property. These materials are intended solely for internal use by the Client during the term of this
agreement. They shall not be duplicated, disclosed, redistributed, repurposed, or used to develop derivative
programs or training models without the prior written consent of AdvisingGenz. This obligation applies to
all employees, contractors, representatives, and affiliates of the Client, including individuals who separate
from the Client organization during or after the term of this agreement. AdvisingGenz affirms that it will
comply with all applicable laws, including but not limited to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 C.F.R. Part 99) and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
(COPPA) (15 U.S.C. § 6501 et seq.; 16 C.F.R. Part 312). AdvisingGenz further affirms that no personally
identifiable information (PII) collected through the platform will be shared with external parties or other
platform users, and that no youth profile data will be accessible outside of authorized Client
representatives. Individual youth survey responses and risk assessments will only be available at the
organization level unless otherwise approved by the Client for internal reporting. Failure by either party to
uphold the terms of this Confidentiality and Compliance section shall be considered a material breach of
this agreement. It may result in the immediate termination of services. Advising Generation Z and/or the
Client reserves the right to pursue appropriate legal remedies, including but not limited to injunctive relief
and damages, for any unauthorized use, disclosure, or replication of proprietary materials or sensitive
information.
Funding: Your organization has been awarded a partial scholarship for strictly implementing the Discipline
Reimagined Journey (DRJ) Initiative framework and accessing the AdvisingGenz Online Learning
Platform resources. These funds are non -transferable, non-refundable, and do not roll over to subsequent
terms. Access is limited to the specific programs and locations listed on the Client's Organization Profile
Form submitted during onboarding. No additional locations may be added during the subscription term;
however, participating locations may be removed if necessary with written notification.
DISCIPLINE
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Balance: Due to high demand and limited financial assistance, all scholarship awards are offered on a
first -come, first -served basis. A purchase order (PO) or payment confirmation must be submitted with the
selection of a payment option to secure the organization's participation. Failure to meet payment deadlines
may delay onboarding training, disrupt platform access, and result in forfeiture of the awarded scholarship.
To secure the involvement for the 2025-2026 school year, the Client must submit a deposit and select one (1)
of the following three (3) payment options:
Option A: Pay in Full by May 23, 2025— Save an additional $1,000
• 100% of the balance paid by May 23, 2025
Option B: Pay 50% by May 23, 2025 — Save an additional $500
• 50% of the balance paid by May 23, 2025, with the remaining 50% due three (3) weeks after
onboarding training.
Option C: Pay 20% by May 23, 2025 — No Discount
• 20% reservation deposit is due by May 23, 2025, with the remaining balance due three (3) weeks
after onboarding training.
Duration: This MOU shall become effective upon signature by the authorized officials and will remain in
effect until modified or terminated by any of the partners by mutual consent. Without mutual agreement by
the authorized officials, this MOU shall end on May 30, 2026.
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Name: William Johnson
Title: Assistant Citv Manaeer
Address: 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Telephone: 817-3 92-5 806
Fax:
E-mail: william.johnson@fortworthtexas.gov
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Date: 06/11 /2025
Name: Kristen Geez
Title: Executive Director, Advising Generation Z
Address: 2400 Westport Pkwy, Ste 200, Fort Worth,
TX 76177
Telephone: 214-93 5-2444
E-mail: Deveoplment@advisinggenerationz.com
Website: http://www.discipline-reimagined.com
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