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Home My WebLink AboutMOU - Gilroy Unified School DistrictMEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF GILROY AND GILROY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING THE SOUTH COUNTY YOUTH TASK FORCE (SCYTF) POLICY TEAM The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to document and Formalize the intent of Gilroy Unified School District (hereafter referred to as "POLICY TEAM MEMBER ") to participate and collaborate with the City of Gilroy (hereafter referred to as "CITY ") in a "Policy Team" of the South County Youth Task Force (SCYTF). RECITALS WHEREAS, CITY and the CITY OF MORGAN HILL, the COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA, the GILROY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, the MORGAN HILL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, and the GILROY GANG TASK FORCE will contribute seed funding to provide staffing and coordination for the SCYTF; and WHEREAS, CITY will assume the lead responsibilities for staffing and coordination of the SCYTF in conformance with the CaIGRIP grant award and in agreement with the POLICY TEAM MEMBERSHIP to support and sustain this collaborative partnership; and WHEREAS, THE POLICY TEAM MEMBERSHIP may in the course of advancing the goals of the SCYTF and in the spirit of collaboration, contribute funding, in -kind resources, and /or seek grants and /or donations that would support the goals of the SCYTF; and WHEREAS, the Policy Team of the SCYTF will establish a meeting schedule that will convene at a minimum, quarterly; and WHEREAS, CITY and POLICY TEAM MEMBER share a commitment to the success of this collaborative effort of service providers, law enforcement agencies, school districts and other government agencies working together to use a collaborative 1 problem solving approach to prevent gang involvement, redirect at -risk youth towards productive behaviors and break the cycle of youth violence in the South County. The Strategic Goals of the SCYTF are to: 1. Implement a two tiered governance structure that establishes a Policy Team and Technical Team. 2. Foster a culture of communication and collaboration to maximize coordination across boundaries of organizations. 3. Conduct a community -wide youth /gang assessment process to understand the scope of the South County's issues and recommend strategies to address them. 4. Develop and adopt a strategic work plan that would direct and coordinate programs and services. 5. Design and execute an education and awareness campaign that employs culturally competent strategies to inform and engage task force members, youth and their families, and community partners to reduce youth violence and anti - social behaviors in the South County. NOW, THEREFORE the parties agree that POLICY TEAM MEMBER will provide leadership and assistance to the SCYTF Policy Team in the following areas: 1. Participates in an engaging culture of active communication, coordination and inter - agency collaboration 2. Contributes and shares resources that support and advance the goals of the SCYTF in accordance with a budget and work plan approved by the Policy Team. (SEE EXHIBIT A) 3. The Policy Team will provide direction and guidance to the Technical Team. 4. Actively participates in the Policy Team role that: a. Evaluates emerging trends and sets policy direction b. Monitors the progress of the Technical Team c. Facilitates interagency collaboration and troubleshooting d. Reviews efforts, measures success and makes changes as needed 5. Seeks out and brings forward for consideration, "best practices" that can be tailored to the South County's unique needs. 0 6. Policy Team Member understands and accepts the Strategic Goals and further understands and accepts responsibilities as a participating member of the SCYTF. 7. Policy Team Member and the City of Gilroy enter into this Memorandum of Understanding with the intent to participate as long as they mutually agree that participation is useful. Either party may terminate this agreement for any reason by giving 30 days prior written notice of termination. TY OF GILROY, a municipal corporation By. A Thomas J. Haglund Date City Administrator POLICY TEAM MEMBER: Approved as to Form: Gilroy City Attomey's Office By' City Attorney Deborah A. Flores, PhD � Superintendent, Gilroy Unified School District 7810 Arroyo Circle, Gilroy CA 95020 May 31, 2012 3 1 � South County Gang Coordinator EXHIBIT A Page 1 of 2 5/3/2012 Proas� 1 Bu+t Exprnditu.rr, 11/12 12/13 13/14 Salary and Contractual Services Part Time Salary - Albert Balagso $43.81 per hr (Inc. medicare and PARS) - 30 hours per week 15,772 "`Based on hire date of 414112 Full Time Salary - Employee to be identified Full Time employee 59,576 59,576 Contractual Services -Translation $150 Per meeting 4 Meetings 600 $150 Per meeting 12 Meetings 1,800 $150 Per meeting 12 Meetings 1800 Contractual Services - Support 15,000 0 0 Tannehill - Plamondon Sub::total Salaly,and Al t�aantractu Services 31`,372 ` 61,76 ;61,3Tfi Benefits Full time employee fringe benefits 0 25,784 25,784 Subt4tal,Tot 1 Bendfits 0, 25,784 25,184: Supplies Meeting Supplies 2,700 1,000 1,000 Banners, handouts, brochures 3,000 1,000 1,000 Printing and duplicating costs costs 2,000 1,000 1,000 Cellular telephone service 500 1,500 1,500 Subtotal Supplies 8,200 30,284 ::30,,284 7`Otat 39,572 1,117;444, 117;444' South County Gang Coordinator 5/1/2012 f 1'rc�O�d 12 �11Og 3i °>La 1)tal�!1 pads a�f "We have been awarded Cal Grip funds. Cal Grip will cover half of the salary and benefits listed on this budget ($42,680) plus OT, grant administration cost,(see Cal Grip final budget) 11/12 12/13 13/14 Participating Agency and Contribution Cal Grip $42,680.00 $42,680.00 City of Gilroy $6,595.33 $12,460.66 $12,460.66 City of Morgan Hill $6,595.33 $12,460.66 $12,460.66 Santa Clara County - Supervisor Wasserman $6,595.33 $12,460.66 $12,460.66 Gilroy Unified School District $6,595.33 $12,460.66 $12,460.66 Morgan Hill Unified School District $6,595.33 $12,460.66 $12,460.66 Gilroy Gang Task Force $6,595.33 $12,460.66 $12,460.66 Tci #al 39,572 117444 1'17,444 "We have been awarded Cal Grip funds. Cal Grip will cover half of the salary and benefits listed on this budget ($42,680) plus OT, grant administration cost,(see Cal Grip final budget)