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Home My WebLink About1997-44 Agmt with Broward Cty School Board Partnership Program RESOLUTION NO. 97-44 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OFFICIALS TO ENTER INTO A MUNICIPAL PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE CITY OF PARKLAND TO ESTABLISH DIRECT LINES OF COMMUNICATION WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS AND STAFF OF BROW ARD COUNTY'S 29 MUNICIPALITIES WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Parkland, Florida finds and determines that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City to enter into a Municipal Partnership Project agreement between The School Board of Broward County and the City of Parkland; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA: Section 1. That by entering into this Partnership Agreement it will attempt to establish direct lines of communication with elected officials and staff of Broward County's 29 municipalities to share resources to support each other's goals and objectives. Section 2. That the appropriate City officials hereby approve entering into the Municipal Partnership Agreement between The School Board of Broward County and the City of Parkland. Section 3. That this Resolution shall become in full force and effect immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 19 DAY OF NOVEMBER , 1997. ATTEST: (""- r-l ~ .- __", _ '. ' L'..... t!:,..'.~.._ .- _ 'J*...:"' _.....",. '- .. SUSAN ARMSTRONG, C.MJi:. CITY CLERK CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA SAL~~~ A~SI RESOLUTION NO. 97-44 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OFFICIALS TO ENTER INTO A MUNICIPAL PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE CITY OF PARKLAND TO ESTABLISH DIRECT LINES OF COMMUNICATION WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS AND STAFF OF BROWARD COUNTY'S 29 MUNICIPALITIES WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Parkland, Florida finds and determines that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City to enter into a Municipal Partnership Project agreement between The School Board of Broward County and the City of Parkland; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA: Section 1. That by entering into this Partnership Agreement it will attempt to establish direct lines of communication with elected officials and staff of Broward County's 29 municipalities to share resources to support each other's goals and objectives. Section 2. That the appropriate City officials hereby approve entering into the Municipal Partnership Agreement between The School Board of Broward County and the City of Parkland. Section 3. That this Resolution shall become 10 full force and effect immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 19 DAY OF NOVEMBER , 1997. CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA SAL~~ ATTEST: -5~,,-- Og~ SUSAN ARMSTRONG, C. . . CITY CLERK CITY OF PARKLAND 6500 PARKSIDE DRIVE PARKLAND, FL 33067 (954) 753-5040 FAX (954) 341-5161 December 1, 1997 Ms. Fran Klauber Broward County School Board 600 Southeast Third Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301L.3125 Re: Partnership Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and The City of Parkland. Florida Dear Ms. Klauber: Enclosed please find four (4) original Partnership Agreements between the School Board of Broward County, Florida and the City of Parkland, Florida. The Parkland City Commission unanimously approved the Agreement at the November 19, 1997 City Commission meeting by Resolution No. 97-44 and the Agreements have been executed by the City of Parkland. I look forward to receiving an original for our files after they have been executed by the Broward County School Board. S~~ily, '-./) .' '--!(L({C-tv" ~'~.. Helen Lynott, C.M.C. Deputy City Clerk Enclosure (4) winwardlmiscSdoc AGENDA REQUEST FORM The School Board of Broward County, Florida M..U", D.,. Ag."cI. .,.'" Nu",b.r Jan. 20, 1998 1-2 TITLE: I Partnership Agreement with the City of Parkland REQUESTED ACTION: I Approve Partnership Agreement with thfl City of Parkland. SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND: I This agreement with the City of Parkland. Is part of the Municipal Partnership Program desfgned to improve and enhance lntergovenunental relationships. The executed agreements are used as a plan to provide a seamless communication infrastructure between city officials, city staff and their counterparts in the school system. As a result of these Partnerships, cities are updated on local and dfstrictwide programs, projects and opportunities. as well as districtwide initiatives available to students. In addition. the School District and staff have been able to address requests for assistance by municipalities In a more cooperative and expedftlous manner. The City of Parkland has addressed several programs through this agreement. including a city recognition program for students and school stafJ'members. use of city facilities as a living classroom. school fad1lties for city programs and events and incorporation of the School Board"s technical centers for city staff tralnlng needs. Parkland is the 20th city to Join the municipal partnership program. Participating schools: Rlverglades Elementary. Stoneman Douglas High and all exceptional centers. MAJOR SYSTEM PRIORITY: I Developing and Expanding Partnerships FINANCIAL 'MPACT I There Is no flnandallmpact for this partnership to the School Board of Broward County. Flonda. EXHIB"S: CLIet) I 1) Partnership Agreement 2) Resolution BQW)M;lQf a: AlD'IDW.NRHMTDf APPROVED Damian Huttenhoff 765-6271 (for omc.J School 80aJd RecordI' 0fIIce On'" Nema Phall. OFFD: a=n-E SUPERINTENDENT CF SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION HAL BLITMAN. ASSOCIATE SUPERMENOENT Approved in Open Board Meeting on: ~A!f20~ ~ ~ ~ .r1M\& . o. 0 . Schod Boord Cholrp..... BY: 411. Revlted 12-.'" PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT This agreement entered into on this 16th day of December 1997 between The School Board of Broward County, Florida hereinafter referred to as the "School Board," and The City of Parkland hereinafter referred to as "City." WHEREAS, cities and schools may share resources to support each other's goals and objectives, and, WHEREAS, this collaboration provides the opportunity to develop a seamless, communication infrastructure between city officials, city staff and their counterparts in the School District, and, WHEREAS, better educated, highly sldlled employees will enhance the quality of the workforce and the community, and" WHEREAS, partnerships instill a sense of civic pride and responsibility in students that will last far beyond their education experience. NOW lHEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and conditions set forth herein, the parties agree as follows: ARTICLE I The parties agree that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference ARTICLE n The City of Parkland will: 1. Provide recognition for students, teachers and/or other school staff or volunteers that have achieved good deeds on behalf of the City and education; 2. Work with area secondary school students to establish internships. mentorships, shadowing programs and community service opportunities with City staff; .' 3. Where appropriate, allow the use of City facilities as teaching centers, with actual real issues and programs incorporated into lesson plans; 4. Provide exposure to school programs at City events or in City publications, including, but not limited to display of student artwork and other cultural arts or academic presentations; 5. Allow/Recruit schools to participate in City events; 6. Jointly offer community education programs on topics of common interest, including but not limited to; homework assistance, recreation programs, available City services, civic involvement, Kids Voting, Student Government Day, etc.; 7. Encourage area high school journalists to cover City issues in school publications and include high school pieces in city publications; 8. Encourage area residents to become volunteers in schools, and when possible, provide support to senior volunteers that may have difficulty getting to schools; 9. Use City time on local cable television to promote joint activities; 10. Assist schools in developing school improvement plans, conducting needs assessments, and providing support for identification of community resources, 11. Incorporate School Board Industry Services training programs into City Human Resources Programs. ARTICLE m The School Board will: 1. Provide recognition through local schools for City staff who have achieved good deeds in the community on behalf of the community and education; 2. Identify students from area secondary schools for participation in internships. mentorships, shadowing programs and community service opportunities with City staff; 2 .' 3. Identify City facilities that can enhance the curriculum by serving as living laboratories/ off campus classrooms; 4. Provide exposure to community programs at school events or in school publications, including; City festivals, Parks and Recreation or Youth Services, and Public Safety programs; 5. Allow/recruit schools to participate in City events; 6. Jointly offer community education programs on topics of common interest, including but not limited to; homework assistance, recreation programs, available City services, Student Government Day, Kids Voting etc.; 7. Encourage area high school journalists to cover City issues in school publications and include high school pieces in city publications; 8. Encourage City employees to take an active role in schools improvement efforts, providing training for individuals participating in schools programs; 9. Provide the City with the opportunity to lease educational and athletic facilities during non-school hours and according to school board policies. ARTICLE IV Neither party shall discriminate against any employee or participant in this program because of race, age, religion, color, gender, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability. Affirmative action shall be taken to insure equal treatment without regard to race, age, religion, color, gender, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, or other considerations arising from the Americans with Disabilities Act. A.RTlCLE V Each party assumes responsibility for the negligence of its own respective employees, appointees, or agents; and" in the event of any claims for damages or lawsuits for any remedy, each party will defend its own respective employees, appointees, or agents. 3 ARTICLE VI This contract may be terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party with or without cause. All notice of this contract shall be given to the Superintendent of the School Board of Broward County, Florida at 600 Southeast East Third A venue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 and to City of Parkland, 6500 Parkside Drive, Parkland, Florida 33067. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this document the first date referred to herein. CITY OF PARKLAND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROW ARD COUNTY, FLORIDA By. ~~~~::- Chairperson ~c~~- Sal gliara, Ma Witness ~4hIL f. ~//l- By: Frank R. Petruzi Superintendent of Schools 4