HomeMy WebLinkAboutC31050 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Desert Sands Unified School District / YMCA - After School Program at LincolnCITY OF PALM DESERT
SPECIAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN DESERT SANDS UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE YMCA OF THE DESERT, AND THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT AS IT RELATES TO PARTICIPATION IN
AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AT LINCOLN ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
SUBMITTED BY: Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
DATE: July 8, 2010
CONTENTS: Memorandum of Understanding
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, authorize the Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) between the Desert Sands Unified School District, the YMCA of the Desert,
and the City of Palm Desert relative to the After School Program at Lincoln
Elementary School (Contract No. C 31050 ).
Executive Summary
The City of Palm Desert is an active participant in the after school programs located at
Lincoln Elementary School and Palm Desert Charter Middle School. The MOU will
allow this program to continue for the 2010/2011 academic year at Lincoln Elementary
at a time when many families and schools are struggling financially.
Discussion
The Lincoln Elementary School After School Program continues to serve approximately
100 students and maintains a waiting list throughout the school year. The City awarded
$75,000 as part of the FY 2010/2011 Budget, which will greatly benefit this program.
The MOU will allow the continued collaboration between the parties to implement the
Program and authorize staff from the YMCA of the Desert to administer the program.
STAFF REPORT
MOU BETWEEN DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE YMCA OF
THE DESERT, AND THE CITY OF PALM DESERT RELATIVE TO THE AFTER
SCHOOL PROGRAM AT LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JULY 14, 2011
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Fiscal Analysis
Funding in the amount of $75,000 was included within the FY 2011/2012 Budget and
approved by City Council at its meeting of June 24, 2010. Funding will not negatively
impact the General Fund.
Submitted By:
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Frankie Ri ,
Paul S. Gibson,
Approval:
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Finance
Jolyi/M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
CITY COUNCMA` ION'
APPROVED DENIED
RECEIVED OTHER
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ABSENT:.
ABSTAIN:
Original on File with City'Clerk's Office
Contract No. C 31050
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
THE DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT,
THE YMCA OF THE DESERT,
AND THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
AS IT RELATES TO PARTICIPATION IN AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
AT LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Whereas, the Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) administers, operates, and
maintains schools within the City of Palm Desert (CITY); and
Whereas, CITY, the YMCA of the Desert (YMCA), and DSUSD all desire to improve
after school programs through grants and in -kind services; and
Whereas, DSUSD supports and has agreed to apply for grant funding and to provide
use of its facilities for after school programs at the Lincoln Elementary School and the Palm
Desert Middle School; and
Whereas, YMCA has agreed to create, operate, and administer such after school
programs at Lincoln Elementary School with the support and cooperation of DSUSD and CITY;
and
Whereas, at its regular meeting of June 23, 2011, the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert approved the 2011/2012 budget, which included $75,000 for after school program
services at Lincoln Elementary School, contingent upon YMCA implementing said program and
DSUSD assuming responsibility as "financial agent" for the administration and distribution of any
grant monies received as it relates to the above mentioned "After School Program."
Now, therefore, it is agreed that CITY will participate and contribute to an After School
Program as follows:
1. An After School Program will be provided at Lincoln Elementary School within the
City of Palm Desert by YMCA with said program operational plan;
2. DSUSD will provide in -kind services in the form of facility use for the After School
Program;
3. DSUSD will assume responsibility as "financial agent" for administration and
distribution of any grant monies received;
4. CITY will assist DSUSD and YMCA in promoting the After School Program with CITY
through CITY's newsletter, press releases, and other means as deemed appropriate;
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Contract No. C 31050
5. Attachments A, B, and C shall be considered in effect as part of this MOU, and no
other documents may be introduced for implementation without the consent of all
parties.
In Witness Thereof, this Memorandum of Understanding has been executed this 23rd
day of June, 2011, for a period of one year, after which it may become eligible for renewal,
subject to agreement by both parties.
DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Sharon McGehee, Superintendent Date
Attest:
Date
YMCA OF THE DESERT
Rob Ballew, Executive Director Date
Attest:
Date
CITY OF PALM DESERT
Jean M. Benson, Mayor Date
Attest:
Date
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