20-1068ORDINANCE NO.20-1068
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR
HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN DENTON INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRiCT (“DISD”) AND THE CITY OF DENTON TO WORK
COLLABORATrvELY TO ENABLE STUDENTS IN DISD TO HAVE GREATER ACCESS
TO DENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY RESOURCES THROUGH A DISD STUDENT ACCOUNT
AT THE DENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Denton ("City") and the Denton Independent School District desire
to enter into an agreement to provide reduce barriers to public library services; and
WHEREAS, the City and DISD wish to increase awareness of Denton Public Library
resources for students; and
WHEREAS, the City and the DISD agree to establish a seamless library experience for
DISD students; and
WHEREAS, DISD and the City agree and by the execution hereof are bound to the mutual
obligations outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) attached hereto and made a
part hereof by reference; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Denton hereby finds that the agreement
between the City and DISD serves a municipal and public purpose, is in the public interest, and is
of a benefit to the citizens of the City of Denton; NOW THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDA[NS:
SECTION 1. The findings set forth in the preamble of this ordinance are incorporated
herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding, attached hereto as Exhibit A, with the Denton Independent
School District to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the City under the MOU.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
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Mayor Chris Watts :
Gerard Hudspeth, District 1:
Keely G. Briggs, District 2:
Jesse Davis. District 3 :
John Ryan, District 4:
Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5 :
Paul Meltzer, At Large Place 6:
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the /@aay ,f 2020
CHRIS WATTS. MAYOR
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ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
AARON LEAL, CITY ATTORNEY
EXHIBIT A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
RE: Books2Go (Students Checking Out Materials
from Denton Public Library using Student ID)
This Memorandum of Understanding ('MOU-) is between Denton Independent School
District (hereinafter "DISD-) and the City of Denton, a Texas home rule municipal
corporation (hereinafter "City”) to provide DISD students access to City Public Library
materials (hereinafter “Books2Go” or -Program”).
Nothing in this MOU should be construed as limiting or impeding the basic spirit of
cooperation which exists between the participating entities listed above.
I. Purpose
This MOU establishes and delineates the mission of mutual resource sharing agreement
as a joint cooperative effort whereby the City hereby wishes to provide the students of
DISD with access to physical materials and digital resources. During the 2020-2021
school year, the Program will operate with Cross Oaks Elementary and Rodriguez Middle
School as a pilot effort. Beginning in the 2021-2022 school year the Program will be
expanded to the entire DISD school district. Future expansion may include pickup and
delivery of materials between the City and DISD. This MOU formalizes relationships
between the participating entities to provide a "student centric” approach towards building
a positive relationship between the City library and students.
11 Mission
The mission of the program is to work collaboratively to enable students in DISD to have
greater access to library resources by partnering with the City.
111.Program Goals
The following goals are established to accomplish the mission of the program.
A. Promote use of the City library to all DISD students including those living
outside the Denton city limits.
B. Provide access to physical and digital library resources to support curricular
assignments and student choice in reading materials.
C. Establish a positive relationship between students and the library.
IV. Procedures
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DISD students may use their school ID Cards or ID number to access
physical materials and digital resources from the City library.
DISD students may check out 3 physical items and access digital resources.
No overdue fines will be charged for any DISD students.
DISD students will be responsible for any physical materials lost. If the lost
material is found and returned in usable condition after it has been paid for,
the cost of the item will be refunded.
DISD will provide a weekly import of student data as determined by DISD
and the City’s technology departments.
DISD parents will be given an option during enrollment to allow students to
borrow materials from the city library.
B. Future Program Expansion
1. DISD will provide delivery services to and from the North Branch of the DPL.
2. Bins will be provided by the City.
3. Bags for small materials will be provided by DISD.
C. Effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. DISD and the City will pilot the
Program with Cross Oaks Elementary and Rodriguez Middle School. Beginning
in July 2021 this will be expanded to the entire district.
D. Legal Implications
DISD and the City will abide by federal FERPA law. State law 552.124 (p. 40), and
the guidelines set forth by the American Library Association regarding student
privacy (http://www.ala.org/privacypolicy). This policy requires a subpoena for the
release of confidential patron information, personal data such as name and
address, as well as a list of materials checked out.
VI.Termination
This MOU may be terminated by either party upon 30 days written notice to the
other party at the addresses provided below.
VII . Timeframe
This MOU will commence on July 1, 2020 and will dissolve on June 30, 2023
unless extended, The City shall have the right, but not the obligation, to extend the term
of this agreement for three (3) additional one-year periods.
Todd Hileman, City Manager
City of Denton
215 E. McKinney
Denton, TX 76201
ie Wilson
tendent of Schools
-Denton Independent School District
1307 N. Locust
Denton, TX 76201
ArrEST:
Rosa Rios, City Secretary
City of Denton
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Deron Robinson, General CounselAaron Leal, City Attorney
City of Denton Denton Independent School District