Education Service Center, Region 20
2009-2010 Shared Services Agreement
Title IV, Part A – Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities

School District:  XX INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Education Service Center, Region 20 (ESC-20) Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities is a consortium of districts and charter schools that combine Title IV, Part A federal monies, using ESC-20 as the fiscal and administrative agent, to maximize funding through cooperative spending.

ESC-20 provides the following customized services and technical assistance:

Grant Management:

• Provide assistance in the completion and submission of the annual program evaluation and Gun-Free Report
• Hold quarterly Safe and Drug Free meetings to disseminate state and regional information
• Coordinate a Regional Advisory Council to advise in the planning, operation, and evaluation of services
• Submit and monitor all grant regulated requirements to TEA on behalf of district member
• Document and maintain all Performance-based monitoring files for district member

Professional Development:

• Provide support to districts to build internal capacity for systemic support of staff development efforts that enhance educational programs regarding violence, drug prevention, and early intervention
• Provide on-site training meeting specific needs to coop district member
• Establish an array of training sessions and implement a “Students At-Risk” Summer Conference for Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities at no cost to district member
• Provide Science Laboratory/Hazardous Communication Safety Training at no cost for district member

Technical Assistance:

• Provide technical assistance to districts to develop and implement the annual application and related activities
• Provide district support and resources that prevent the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs; involves parents; and coordinates with federal, state, and community efforts,  at no cost to district member
• Assist in the review and analysis of district needs assessment data that define program goals, objectives, and program direction
• Identify an ESC-20 staff member who will be the point of contact for each client

Expanded Services for 2009-2010:

• Provide Campus Safety Audits, including district report at a discounted member rate
• Provide Law Enforcement Training to school district first responder officials at a discounted member rate
• Provide an on-line drug, alcohol and safety needs assessment survey for students (Grades 3, 5, 7, 9, 11) and staff , meeting the recommended grant requirement at no cost to district member
• Provide on-site training (NIMS for Administrators, Drug Paraphernalia, Emergency Tabletop Exercises, Drug And Violence Education, Emergency Management Drills) for district staff at no cost to district member
• Provide a Teen Summit for secondary students at a discounted member rate, with limited student attendance per district member

Member districts will:

• Assign the district Title IV, Part A allocation to the ESC-20 Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Cooperative
• Identify a district Safe and Drug Free Schools and  Communities contact to coordinate planning, staff  development, and evaluation of the district program
• Provide appropriate data for performance measures in a timely manner as required by law
• Participate actively in planning and establishing goals to meet student needs
• Attend quarterly Safe and Drug Free meetings and Regional Advisory Meeting
• Participate actively in professional development opportunities
• Provide information related to private school participation in the district
• Implement the intent and purposes of Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities as defined in the Program Principles of Effectiveness (P.L. 103-382, Sec. 403)

Notes:

• If a district member leaves the cooperative, the federal roll-forward (carryover) funds will remain with the Shared Services Arrangement.
• Request for ESC-20 funding of any appropriate Safe and Drug Free activity must be made 30 calendar days in advance.
• District members with an entitlement over $15,000 are eligible for a spending allowance of up to 40%.
• District members with an entitlement $5,000 < $15,000 are eligible for a spending allowance; percentage to be determined after district members have joined co-op at beginning of fiscal year.
• District members with an entitlement under $5,000 will award complete Title IV, Part A allocation to the ESC-20 Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Cooperative.
• A district member will be held accountable for any refund liability resulting from on-site monitoring or audit.
• Any additional entitlements released during the fiscal year will not necessitate additional district members’ signatures.
• If the Shared Services Agreement is terminated, assets acquired using Title IV, Part A funds will be distributed as is appropriate among district members.
• Each member identified below acknowledges accountability for the requirements contained in Schedules #6A through #6E, as applicable.