21-2056ORDINANCE NO. 21-2056
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND
DENTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO OFFER ADULT EDUCATION AND
LITERACY CLASSES AT CITY OF DENTON RECREATION CENTERS; AUTHORIZING
THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO PERFORM ALL OBLIGATIONS
OF THE CITY UNDER THE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDING THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Denton Independent School District ("DISD") through the North Texas Adult
Education and Literacy Program C NTAEL"), a Texas Workforce Commission funded program,
provides English as a Second Language, High School Equivalency, Career Pathway certification,
and Workplace Literacy classes; and
WHEREAS, the NTAEL prepares adults for higher academic instruction or skills training
that lead to employment and self-sufficiency, and it meets a critical community; and
WHEREAS, DISD has Presented the City of Denton ("City") with a proposed Letter of
Agreement ("LOA") regarding the City's provision of space and publicity for NTAEL offered
GED and ESL classes that would be effective from execution through August 31, 2023 unless
terminated earlier in accordance with the terms of the LOA; and
WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed the LOA required by DISD and is of the opinion that
it should be approved; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends, and the City Council deems it in the public
interest to enter into the LOA; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The findings and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are
incorporated herein by reference as true and as if fully set forth in the body of this ordinance.
SECTION 2. The Interim City Manager, or her designee, is hereby authorized to execute
on behalf of the City the Letter of Agreement between DISD and the City, for the provision of
Adult Education and Learning CIasses, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit "A" and incorporated
herein.
SECTION 3. The Interim City Manager, or her designee, is further authorized to carry out
all duties and obligations to be performed by the City under the LOA, including, but not limited
to, the expenditure of funds.
SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
The motion to approve this ordi ce was made by �{� e� _ and
seconded by \(j- cte-, vc ;the ordinance was rased and approved
by the following vote L5-- �:
Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:
Vicki Byrd, District 1:
Brian Beck District 2: 1_
Jesse Davis, District 3: _ _ r/
Alison Maguire, District 4: _szf
Deb Armintor, At Large Place S:
Paul Meltzer, At Large Place 6: ✓
PASSED and APPROVED this the' h day of OC Wo e c , 2021
GERARD HUD PETH, MAYOR
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EXHIBIT A
LOTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN
NORTH TEXAS ADULT EDUCATION & LITERACY PROGRAM (Denten ISD AEL Program)
and
City of Denton (the AEL Partner)
For the period beginning August 2, 2021 thru August 31, 2022
1. SERVICES PROVIDED BY DENTON ISO ADULT EDUCATION AND LiTI:RACY
Denton ISD AEL will provide Adult Education and L(teracy services during the term specified In one or all of the
folknering areas:
a Adult Basic Education (ABE) grade level ".9 Literacy
• Aduft Secondary Eduoatlon (ASEMSE) grade level 9-12
a English as a Second Language (ESL) and Civics Education
• Transitton Classes
• Career Pathways (integrated Educalon and Training)
• Wor1c-bused Literacy
11. SERVICES PROVIDED 13Y THE AEL PARTNER
The Parlaer will provide the following services during the term specified:
Adequate administrative office, ciassrmcnr and storage space, and Insftetlonal fixtures
Assist Renton ISD in the publicity and promotion of the Adult Education and Literacy program In uacoordinalled
and timely manner to enhance community awareness and participation
Agree tm help the program remain In compliance with federaland state guidelines, including but not limited
to.
o ging a rdnfmum of Wa hours of direct instruction each sesslon
o Help the program in ensuring that all programmatic policles and procedures are adhered to by the
Instructora and other grant funded AEI. staff
o Allaw for Installing of AEL program signage to help guide students to the fadiitieslclasses
Iii. PROG#iM COSTS and OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:
Denton ISD Adult Education and Literacy Program agrees to pay program related costa as enumerated
below..
a Process payroll forAEL sdrnlnistrative stat
Process payroll for AEL instructional staff
a Procure and pay for appropriate InstTuctionat mateTlalsand supplies
• Administer appropriate state approved assessment Instruments
• Manage student intake and rni intain record keeping
• Develop and distribute outreach and recruitment materials
Provide progmrnmatc reports b the AEL Partner
IV. PROGRAM SUPERVISION
Monitoring, coordination, and supe€vislon of the program and staff will be the responsibility of the Denton ISD In
compliance vrith all applicable federal, stale, and local regulations and guidelines.
V. FUNDING
This is a nor -financial contract between Denton ISD AEL Program and City of Denton. Partners agree to make
above stated resources and services avallable to address the needs of the community identified per the Texas
Workforce Commisakm (TWO) grant guidelines.
VI. NW—ELLANEOUa PROVISION
The laws of the State of Texas 1W govern ilta validity 0(this agmerrtent awl of any of tt,e termsand proviisions,
as well as 1hs rights and duller at the pules. Either parry may cancel Oft agmenwrit wKh a 3"my wr"er► m tit e.
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