Discussion and possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United Independent School District (UISD) and Webb County Head Start at Newman Elementary. This MOU establishes the terms and conditions under which UISD and Webb County Head Start will share in the operation and monitoring of Three (3) full day pre-kindergarten classrooms. The term of the MOU shall be for a period of 5 scholastic calendar years beginning with the 2017-2018 school year through the 2021-2022 school years, and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Head Start Director]
Background:
Issue: The children and families served by Webb County Head Start will benefit from braided funding between preschool programs (federal and state).
Solution: Expand the integration model between Webb County Head Start and United Independent School District.
Result: Webb County Head Start and United Independent School District will expand the number of classrooms offered through the integrated service delivery model.