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Home My WebLink AboutC24-274 Early Childhood Network_first amendment FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO AND EARLY CHILDHOOD NETWORK THIS FIRST AMENDMENT (“First Amendment”) is effective as of ________________ by and between Early Childhood Network a Colorado nonprofit corporation (hereinafter “Consultant” or “Contractor”) and Eagle County, Colorado, a body corporate and politic (hereinafter “County”). RECITALS WHEREAS, County and Consultant entered into an agreement dated the 17th day of January, 2024, for certain Services (C24-027, the “Original Agreement”); and WHEREAS, the Original Agreement contemplated that the Consultant would perform certain duties with compensation in an amount not to exceed $36,445; and WHEREAS, County and Consultant desire by this First Amendment to expand the scope of Services and compensation as set forth in the Original Agreement. FIRST AMENDMENT NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual rights and obligations as set forth below, the parties agree as follows: 1. The Original Agreement shall be amended to include additional Services as described in Exhibit B, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 2. The compensation for the additional Services set forth in Exhibit B shall not exceed $36,445 for a total maximum compensation under the Original Agreement and this First Amendment of $72,890. 3. Capitalized terms in this First Amendment will have the same meaning as in the Original Agreement. To the extent that the terms and provisions of the First Amendment conflict with, modify or supplement portions of the Original Agreement, the terms and provisions contained in this First Amendment shall govern and control the rights and obligations of the parties. 4. Except as expressly altered, modified and changed in this First Amendment, all terms and provisions of the Original Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects as of the date hereof. 5. This First Amendment shall be binding on the parties hereto, their heirs, executors, successors, and assigns. DocuSign Envelope ID: 3F0394C5-BF7F-46D1-B979-210B09ADD97A 6/24/2024 2 Eagle County Am Scope and Comp Final 4/28/2022 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this First Amendment to the Original Agreement the day and year above written. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its COUNTY MANAGER By: ______________________________ Jeff Shroll, County Manager CONTRACTOR By: _____________________________________ Print Name: ______________________________ Title: ___________________________________ DocuSign Envelope ID: 3F0394C5-BF7F-46D1-B979-210B09ADD97A Executive Director Kelly Esch 3 Eagle County Am Scope and Comp Final 4/28/2022 EXHIBIT B SCOPE, SCHEDULE, AND COMPENSATION Eagle County is committed to supporting early childhood care and education to ensure that all children develop a strong foundation for learning and life. The 2016 Eagle County Early Childhood Roadmap launched a series of investments in strategies to create and sustain a comprehensive early care and education system. For childcare and early learning to make a positive difference in child development and future educational success, children should have access to quality programs which: ● Support children’s health and safety, ● Ensure staff are well-trained and effective, ● Provide a supportive learning environment that teaches children new skills, ● Help parents become partners in their child’s learning, and ● Demonstrate good leadership and business practices. A healthy, supported workforce, adequate coaching supports, family engagement, child physical and mental health services, shared services (lower stress, increased financial viability) all contribute to a quality program, which means safer, more consistent support for children and families. SCOPE OF SERVICES Specific services that enhance quality and increase access may include but are not limited to: ● Increase coaching opportunities available to early childhood network ○ Assess professional development needs and provide resources accordingly ○ Utilize coaching tools that support the effectiveness of coaching, including but not limited to the LENA Grow program and closed circum cameras ○ Support early childhood educators by sharing information about community behavioral health resources that are free and easy to access ○ Ensure licensed providers receive the maximum allowable rates through CCAP ○ Support family engagement with providers ○ Increase in early childhood educator credential levels ○ Reduce the number of licensed providers who are rated at level 1 through CO Shines ○ Support Friends, Family, and Neighbor care in the Roaring Fork Valley through coaching and support services ○ Offer trainings to early childhood professionals and families ○ Offer local childcare referral support and funding navigation ○ Provide technical assistance, substitute, and additional services to support recruitment, retention and sustainability of programs Proposed activities may include but are not limited to: ● Increase in early childhood provider engagement in coaching ● Increase in coaching hours to programs and professional development opportunities for educators COMPENSATION Contractor shall be compensated for performance of the Services as follows: DocuSign Envelope ID: 3F0394C5-BF7F-46D1-B979-210B09ADD97A 4 Eagle County Am Scope and Comp Final 4/28/2022 1. $16,445 for coaching services at licensed child care providers in the Roaring Fork Valley and within (this dollar amount includes a 15% administrative fee in recognition of the coaches activities that result in effective coaching but take place outside of the classroom) 2. $20,000 for family engagement services 3. For a total amount under this First Amendment not to exceed $36,445 and a total maximum compensation under the Original Agreement and this First Amendment of $72,890. 4. Compensation will be distributed as follows: 100% of funds will be distributed upon signed amendment CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING REPORTS TO COUNTY 1. Coaching logs that describe coaching activities at early childhood providers will be made available to DHS as needed 2. Quarterly check-ins with early childhood DHS team 3. Submission of a report that describes how funding was utilized and any related outcomes DocuSign Envelope ID: 3F0394C5-BF7F-46D1-B979-210B09ADD97A