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Home My WebLink AboutC21-015 Eagle Schools and Colorado Mountain CollegeColorado Mountain College / Eagle County Schools / Eagle County Government Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools Memorandum of Understanding This memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) entered into on ________________reflects the overall commitment of Eagle County Schools and Colorado Mountain College (collectively the “Schools”) and Eagle County Government in the partnership for an Eagle County Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools (“P-TECH”), pursuant to Colorado HOUSE BILL 15-1270. P-TECH is an innovative partnership between a school district, a community college, and one or more local high growth industry employer. Students begin in ninth grade and continue for up to six years (i.e. high school and two equivalent years of college), and will graduate with both a high school diploma and an industry- recognized associate degree, in addition to gaining relevant workplace skills. Students receive intensive student support services, mentoring, job shadowing, internships, pre-apprenticeships, and other workplace educational experiences. P- TECH is open to all students, with a special focus on encouraging enrollment of students who are socio-economically and racially diverse, first-generation college students, English language learners, and students with disabilities. Overall Party Responsibilities The parties agree to facilitate communication with and between each other in order to ensure that they know all aspects/activities that will be conducted through the Eagle County P-TECH program. The Schools may choose to select a lead to facilitate communications. All parties should review their respective roles and responsibilities outlined below and sign the MOU to indicate their commitment to fulfilling all of these and any additional responsibilities they may indicate. Eagle County Schools Responsibilities Eagle County Schools must provide to the student, at a minimum, coursework, counseling, and student support services, as well as provisions relating to instructor qualifications for their attendant educational facilities. Eagle County Schools should communicate and share decision-making with Colorado Mountain College and Eagle County Government regarding school operations. Colorado Mountain College Responsibilities Colorado Mountain College must provide to the student, at a minimum, coursework, DocuSign Envelope ID: 81398F7A-1B92-4106-AA93-924BE70235A9 1/13/2021 C21-015 counseling, and student support services, as well as provisions relating to instructor qualifications for their attendant educational facilities. Colorado Mountain College should communicate and share decision-making with Eagle County Schools and Eagle County Government regarding school operations. Eagle County Government Responsibilities Eagle County Government will provide workplace experiences and training (mentoring, job shadowing, etc.). Eagle County Government will consult with the Schools on course design, as requested. Eagle County Government will work with the Colorado Mountain College to ensure that course and post-secondary program competencies meet wider industry expectations as well as its needs as an employer. Eagle County Government’s participation in Eagle County’s P-TECH program includes the following: • Identifying a mentor for every participating student (a sample commitment would be for mentors to participate in at least two face-to-face opportunities with their mentee per year and communicate with their mentee online every week with an approximate time commitment of 30 minutes per week. • Creating an up-to-date skills map that identifies essential job requirements. • Collaborating with the Schools to identify the post-secondary two year degree that will ensure students meet industry expectations and validating the proposed scope and sequence. • Providing workplace visits, speakers, internships and apprenticeships for participating students. • Collaborating with the Schools’ staff to align technical skills and workplace competencies with curriculum, course offerings, and other resources. Eagle County Government commits to participate in a statewide network of Colorado P- TECH schools and work with such colleagues to share expertise and experience on the development of the Colorado P-TECH model, as well as pertinent resources, tools and strategies. DocuSign Envelope ID: 81398F7A-1B92-4106-AA93-924BE70235A9 Contact Information The Parties designate the following representatives to ensure coordination during implementation of this MOU. The Parties may change their point of contact at any time by providing written notice to the other Party. Eagle County Government Sustainability Department PO Box 850 Eagle, Colorado 81631 E-mail: seth.bossung@eaglecounty.us With copy to: Eagle County Government Eagle County Attorney PO Box 850 Eagle, Colorado 81631 E-mail: atty@eaglecounty.us Eagle County School District RE-50J Attn: Dr. Katie Jarnot 948 Chambers Avenue Post Office Box 740 Eagle, CO 81631 Colorado Mountain College Attn: Matt Gianneschi 150 Miller Ranch Road Edwards, CO 81632 Compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations; Severability Clause This MOU is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and rules, whether now in force or hereafter enacted or promulgated. If any term or provision of this MOU is held to be invalid or illegal, such term or provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions. Meeting the terms of this MOU shall not excuse any failure to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, whether or not these laws and regulations are specifically listed herein. Term, Amendment, and Termination A. Term of MOU: DocuSign Envelope ID: 81398F7A-1B92-4106-AA93-924BE70235A9 1. This MOU becomes effective upon the date listed above. 2. The MOU will remain in effect from the execution date until terminated. B. Amendments: 1. The Parties may request changes to this MOU, which shall be effective only upon the written agreement of the Parties. 2. Any changes, modification, revisions, or amendments to this MOU shall be incorporated by written instrument, executed and signed by the Parties, and will be effective in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein. C. Termination: 1. This MOU may be terminated upon 30-day written notice and agreement by the Parties to terminate this MOU. Signatures All signatories have the appropriate delegation of authority to sign this MOU. Eagle County School District _____________________________ Dr. Katie Jarnot Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Colorado Mountain College __________________________ Matt Gianneschi Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff Eagle County Government by and through its County Manager ______________________ Jeff Shroll, County Manager DocuSign Envelope ID: 81398F7A-1B92-4106-AA93-924BE70235A9