HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-092Moonshot Academy/IRC Stormwater Division Summer Program
Memorandum of Understanding
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is entered into by and between the following
entities: The Learning Alliance ("TLA") and the Indian River County Stormwater Division
("IRCS WD").
These entities are working together to provide summer programming for selected School District
of Indian River County ("SDIRC") students through a curriculum called STEAM Into Literacy
("SIL") as part of the Moonshot Academy ("MSA") Summer Program. The purpose of this
MOU is to establish the framework through which the group will collaborate and to articulate the
specific roles and responsibilities of each entity in implementing the program.
I. Scope of Program
Each entity agrees to participate in the proposed program that is set forth in this MOU for
Summer 2023 and conduct activities and carry out responsibilities as may be identified herein.
II. Program Objectives
1) The programs' explicit goals are as follows:
a) To stop summer learning loss and close gaps in literacy skills for struggling
readers
b) To provide students with real world problem solving and authentic opportunities
to apply their learning in their community
i) To cultivate scientific curiosity and increase science content knowledge
ii) To engender a sense of environmental stewardship such that students take
action to care for the local lagoon ecosystem
c) To develop students' social and emotional skills, including self regulation,
positive relationship skills, self awareness, empathy, and confidence.
2) The group will design and utilize common assessments to measure progress and results
relative to these objectives. Data will be provided to TLA for reporting purposes as soon
as possible after completion of the program.
III. Program Design
1) Each participating entity agrees to implement the program as designed. This includes:
a) An interdisciplinary, integrated literacy and arts curriculum that takes place in
both classrooms and with the community partner (2 days per week) over 4 weeks
in the summer at two sites. (schedule HERE)
b) Students are identified as struggling readers in the lower 21st -50th percentile and
invited by SDIRC administration to participate in the program.
c) Teachers are hired to teach the program by TLA, in consultation with the MSA
Coordinator, through an application process.
d) Qualified staff is provided by IRCSWD to deliver the SIL Curriculum. All staff
will be provided up front professional development and training to support the
implementation of the program.
e) Participating entities will be a part of a continuous improvement reflection
process that includes a Before Action Review (BAR) and After Action Review
(AAR).
2) Any significant program changes need to be approved by all entities through
collaborative reflection.
IV. Joint Responsibilities for Communication and Development of Timelines
The group agrees to the following joint responsibilities --
1) Each entity has appointed a key contact person for the 2023 Program as follows:
o IRCSWD: Alexis Peralta, gperalta e,ircgov.com
o TLA Program Manager: Debbi Arseneaux, darseneaux&thelearninpalliance.org
202-446-6940
o MSA Coordinators: Mike Reed (CES), michael.reedgindianriverschools.org;
Ken Fass, kenneth.fass@indianriverschools.org
These key contacts will maintain frequent communication to facilitate cooperation under
this MOU.
2) These key contacts will work together to determine appropriate timelines for program
planning, updates, status reports, and program evaluation.
3) These key contacts will collaborate to provide appropriate training, professional
development, and support of teachers to implement the program.
2023 Important Dates/Times:
• June 1: professional development for staff
• June 2: planning & prep
• Program Dates: June 5-30
• Program hours 8a -1:30p Monday -Friday
■ Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 8:45a -12p
■ Showcase on Thurs, June 29
V. Participating Entity Financial Responsibilities
1) Teachers will be hired as independent contractors by TLA. Staff will be paid hourly for
planning, professional development, and teaching. Those rates are as follows:
a) $30/hr for planning & PD
b) $35/hr for teaching
2) IRC Stormwater Divison will invoice TLA for any expenses incurred to support program
implementation.
3) Transportation and food will be provided by SDIRC and arranged by the MSA
Coordinator. The MSA Coordinator will ensure an invoice has been submitted from
SDIRC to TLA within a month after program completion.
4) TLA Summer Program Manager will work with the MSA Coordinator to acquire all
necessary supplies prior to the start of the program for use during the program.
5) Budget will be submitted to TI,A for approval prior to the start of the program, including
anticipated costs from SDIRC and IRCSWD.
VI. Additional Participating Entity Responsibilities
1) IRCSD will provide a brief description of all on campus and off campus activities to be
shared with SDIRC and MSA families.
2) MSA Teaching Staff will check in with IRCSD weekly and stay in direct communication
regardin- visits.
VII. Assurances
Each entity hereby assures and represents that it:
1) Agrees to be bound to every statement and assurance made by the key contact from each
participating entity;
2) Has all requisite power and authority to execute this MOU;
3) Is familiar with the Program and is committed to working collaboratively to meet the
responsibilities specified in this MOU in order to ensure the Program's success.
VIII. Modifications to the MOU
Consistent with the group's responsibility to implement the Program, this MOU may be amended
only by written agreement signed by each of the group members.
IX. Signatu res
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Joseph H. Earman, Chairman
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John A. Titkanich Jr., County Administrator
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William K. Debraal, Deputy County Attorney