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EXHIBIT 10.3
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OFFICE OF SCHOOL READINESS
1998-99 SCHOOL YEAR CONTRACT
I. PARTIES
This contract is made and entered into in Xxxxxx County this 23rd day of March,
1998, by and between the Office of School Readiness, 00 Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx
000, Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000, hereinafter referred to as the "Office," and
Childcare Network, Inc., 0000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxx, Xxxxx X-0, Xxxxxxxx, XX 00000,
hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor."
II. PURPOSE
The purpose of this contract is to coordinate and provide services for 1260
four-year-old children and their families served by the prekindergarten program
as shown in Attachment A.
III. THE CONTRACTOR AGREES:
A. To coordinate and provide services for a total of 8 hours, with a
minimum of 6.5 instructional hours per day beginning no earlier than 7:30
am, and 1.5 other hours for teacher and teacher assistant planning time,
transportation, or activities specifically related to prekindergarten for
180 days to funded four-year-old children and their families.
B. To comply with the Georgia Prekindergarten Program 1998-99 School Year
Pre-K Providers' Operating Guidelines and any addenda.
C. To permit the Office, or its authorized representatives, to observe and
evaluate the delivery or performance of the contracted services. This
includes access to any books, documents, papers and records of the
Contractor which are directly related to this contract for the purpose of
making an audit, examination, photocopies, excerpts and transcriptions.
D. To correct within 10 working days any written notice of noncompliance
found during a program review process and/or show written evidence that
recommendations from the Office or other evaluation results are being
addressed, and that progress is being made toward program improvement.
Failure to comply with program and fiscal requirements may result in
withholding of monthly payments and/or termination from the program.
E. To maintain full and complete records which pertain to the contract for a
period of three years beyond the contract ending date, or until all
litigation, claims, or audit findings involving the records have been
resolved if such claim or audit is started before the expiration date of
the three-year period.
F. To assure, in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988,
that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or
use of a controlled substance is prohibited for individuals who are
directly engaged in the performance of work pursuant to this contract.
G. To comply with the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) Sec.
49-5-110 et. seq. that requires a criminal background check to ensure that
potential employees have not been convicted of crimes that would invalidate
their acceptability for employment.
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H. To maintain all current certifications, licenses, and registrations during
the contract period.
I. To remain in compliance with all licensing requirements. If confirmation
or substantiation of maltreatment occurs, notwithstanding any other
provisions of this contract, the Office may terminate this contract
immediately, should the Office determine that the findings impact the
provision of services under this contract.
J. To maintain data which is of a personal and confidential nature and not
disseminate to any third party unless expressly permitted by the Office.
K. To not assign, transfer, or subcontract for the provision of services
under this contract unless prior written consent is obtained from the
Office. This includes providing the Office with all necessary transfer
papers according to the Office procedures in the event of the sale of any
contractor site.
L. Private providers are required to send the Office a copy of an expenditure
report spanning the dates of this contract, with supporting documentation
if requested, for purposes of verifying that funds were spent in
appropriate categories for their intended uses by August 31, 1999. A
check, made payable to the Office of School Readiness, should accompany
the report if appropriate, covering any unexpected funds that were
received under this contract. The Office reserves the right to require an
independent financial audit of the Contractor's prekindergarten program at
the Contractor's expense.
Private nonprofit providers must adhere to audit requirements as specified
in O.C.G.A. Sec. 50-20, Relations with Nonprofit Contractors.
Public school systems are required to send the Office a copy of an
expenditure report spanning the dates of this contract by September 30,
1999. A check, made payable to the Office of School Readiness, should
accompany the report if appropriate, covering any unexpended funds that
were received under this contract. School systems will be required to
comply with audit requirements contained in the Office of Management and
Budget's Circular A-133, Audits of State and Local Government or other
applicable publications.
IV. THE OFFICE AGREES:
A. To provide technical and consultative assistance to the Contractor
in performing the services required by this contact.
B. To pay the Contractor up to the sum specified in this contract (see
Section V., item D) for acceptable services rendered according to
established budgeting procedures.
V. THE CONTRACTOR AND OFFICE MUTUALLY AGREE:
A. The contract period will be August 1, 1998, through June 30, 1999, unless
the contract is amended in writing.
B. The Office will pay the Contractor according to the schedule detailed on
Attachment A unless the contract is amended.
C. Teacher credential status, enrollment information, and the number of
Category One children enrolled will be reported in October 1998, November
1998, December 1998, January 1999, and February 1999 to determine payment
reimbursement.
In the event that the Contractor fails to provide required documentation for
lead teacher credentials and enrollment information in a timely manner,
payment under this contract may be reduced accordingly.
D. The maximum amount of payment for Pre-K and Resource Coordination services
(if applicable) is $4,177,387.40 unless the contract is amended in writing.
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E. Funding for Resource Coordination services is part of the monthly payments
for each approved program in accordance to the grant amount awarded.
F. Additional funding for certified teacher training and experience will be
added to monthly payments sent to local school systems.
Additional funding for Transportation will be added to monthly payments for
each eligible Category One child utilizing the service. (Up to $150.00
Annually)
G. No modification of this contract shall be binding upon either party,
unless the contract is amended in writing and approved by both parties.
H. All parties to this contract certify that provisions of the O.C.G.A. Sec.
45-10-20 through 45-10-25, as amended, which prohibit and regulate certain
transactions between State officials, employees, and the State of Georgia,
have not been violated and will not be violated in any respect.
I. Neither party will discriminate in educational programs and activities or
in employment relating to this contract on the basis of race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, age or disability.
J. In the event funding no longer exists or is insufficient to pay the charges
for services obtained hereunder, this contract shall terminate without
further obligation to this Office.
K. Contractor and all of its employees, agents, or subcontractors are not
partners, employees, or agents of the State or Office. Neither party shall
have the authority to bind the other party in any respect, and each shall
remain an independent party. Contractor has responsibility for advising
its clients served under the terms of this agreement about the independent
status of the Contractor and Office.
CHILDCARE NETWORK, INC. OFFICE OF SCHOOL READINESS
BY: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx BY: /s/ Xxx X. Xxxxxxx
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(Authorized Signature)
Date: March 23, 1998 Date: June 8, 1998
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx Xxx X. Xxxxxxx
President Deputy Director
Federal EIN: 00-0000000 Federal EIN: 00-0000000
Organization Code: 9-2-45 Contract Number: 99-0137
State Class: 201 Vendor Code: 8-1494
State SCOA: 624.201 Source of Funds: 100% Lottery Funds
Cost: $4,177,387.40
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OFFICE OF SCHOOL READINESS
1998-99 SCHOOL YEAR CONTRACT
ATTACHMENT A
Childcare Network, Inc. Contract Number: 99-0137
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx Vendor Code: 8-1494
President Cost: $4,177,387.40
0000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxx, Xxxxx X-0
Xxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Beginning in September 1998, payments will be made on the 15th of each month or
closest business day following the 15th.
COUNTY ZONE TOTAL TOTAL LEAD TEACHER CREDENTIALS SITE
SITE NAME CLASSES CHILDREN CERTIFIED 4 YEAR DEGREE MONTH/VOC CDA/CCP FUNDING
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XXXX 2
Childcare Network #16 1 20 1 0 0 0 $ 59,759.80
Childcare Network #17 1 20 1 0 0 0 $ 59,759.80
Childcare Network #18 2 40 2 0 0 0 $119,519.60
Childcare Network #19 2 40 2 0 0 0 $119,519.60
CHATHAM 2
Childcare Network #20 2 40 2 0 0 0 $119,519.60
Childcare Network #21 2 40 2 0 0 0 $119,519.60
Childcare Network #22 2 40 2 0 0 0 $119,519.60
XXXXXX 2
Childcare Network #31 2 40 2 0 0 0 $119,519.60
XXXXXXX 1
Childcare Network #29 2 40 2 0 0 0 $132,023.60
XXXX 1
Childcare Network #32 2 40 2 0 0 0 $132,023.60
Childcare Network #33 2 40 2 0 0 0 $132,023.60
COLUMBIA 2
Childcare Network #23 2 40 2 0 0 0 $119,519.60
XXXXXX 1
Childcare Network #28 2 40 2 0 0 0 $132,023.60
HOUSTON 2
Childcare Network #14 1 20 1 0 0 0 $ 59,759.80
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OFFICE OF SCHOOL READINESS
1998-99 SCHOOL YEAR CONTRACT
ATTACHMENT A
Childcare Network, Inc. Contract Number: 99-0137
COUNTY ZONE TOTAL TOTAL LEAD TEACHER CREDENTIALS SITE
SITE NAME CLASSES CHILDREN CERTIFIED 4 YEAR DEGREE MONTH/VOC CDA/CCP FUNDING
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HOUSTON 2
Childcare Network #15 2 40 2 0 0 0 $119,519.60
LOWNDES 2
Childcare Network #12 2 40 2 0 0 0 $119,519.60
MUSCOGEE 2
Childcare Network #10 2 40 2 0 0 0 $119,519.60
Childcare Network #11 2 40 2 0 0 0 $119,519.60
Childcare Network #2 1 20 1 0 0 0 $ 59,759.60
Childcare Network #35 2 40 2 0 0 0 $119,519.60
Childcare Network #36 2 40 2 0 0 0 $119,519.60
Childcare Network #4 2 40 2 0 0 0 $119,519.60
Childcare Network #5 2 40 2 0 0 0 $119,519.60
Childcare Network #6 3 60 3 0 0 0 $179,279.40
Childcare Network #8 2 40 2 0 0 0 $119,519.60
Childcare Network #9 2 40 2 0 0 0 $119,519.60
RICHMOND 2
Childcare Network #24 4 80 4 0 0 0 $239,039.20
Childcare Network #25 4 80 4 0 0 0 $239,039.20
Childcare Network #26 4 80 4 0 0 0 $239,039.20
ROCKDALE 1
Childcare Network #30 2 40 2 0 0 0 $132,023.60
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63 1,260 63 0 0 0 3,827,387.40
Resource Coordination Services Grant $350,000.00 Total Grant Award
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4,177,387.40
