2425-134%20Skagit%20Valley%20CC%20Interlocal%20Agreement%20-%20CTE%20Dual%20Credits.pdf

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This Agreement shall become effective on July 1, 2024, and expire June 30, 2025, unless
terminated sooner or extended as provided herein. This agreement will be reviewed regularly
and approved annually by the Agency CTE Director or designee.

The designated program facilitators, college administrators and/or instructors and high school
faculty will meet every other year (not to exceed a three [3] year rotation) to revise or discuss
the articulation agreement. Minor revisions can be made via phone calls, correspondence or
email.

SCOPE OF WORK

Agency shall furnish the necessary personnel, equipment, material, and/or service(s) and
otherwise do all things necessary for or incidental to the performance of the work set forth in
Appendix A, Statement of Work and Budget, attached hereto and incorporated herein.

The college and school district partners will make reasonable efforts to ensure all student
populations are served by the CTE dual credit program

COMPENSATION

Compensation for the work provided in accordance with this Agreement has been
established under the terms of RCW 39.34.130. The Agency shall pay SVC a fee not to
exceed $1000.00 for the performance of all things necessary for, or incidental to, the work as
set forth in the Statement of Work of this Agreement. Payment for satisfactory performance
of the work shall not exceed this amount unless the parties mutually agree to a higher
amount. Compensation for services shall be based on the following rates or in accordance
with the following terms:

The annual fee is $250 per college course and instructor articulated (4 courses = $1000.00).
Articulated course: Engineering Technology (ENGR& 114) - 4 instructors.

Billing Procedure: SVC shall submit one invoice to the Agency school district business office:
Bellingham School District SD #501, 1306 Dupont Street, Bellingham, WA 98225. Payment
to SVC for approved and completed work will be made by warrant or account transfer by the
Agency within 30-days of receipt of the invoice. Upon expiration of the Agreement, any claim
for payment not already made shall be submitted within 30-days after the expiration date or
the end of the fiscal year, whichever is earlier.

The invoice shall be forwarded to the attention of Kathleen Hawkins, at the following address:

Skagit Valley College
Business Office

2405 E College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273


MANAGEMENT

The Program Manager for each of the parties shall be responsible for and shall be the
contact person for all communications and billings regarding the performance of this
Agreement.

The Program Manager for SVC is: Michael Reese, 2405 East College Way, Mount
Vernon, WA 98273, cte@skagit.edu

The Program Manager for Bellingham School District, SD #501 is: Heather Steele,
CTE Director, 1306 Dupont Street Bellingham, Washington 98225 360-739-5151,
heather.steele@bellinghamschools.org

DISPUTES

Parties to this Agreement shall employ every effort to resolve a dispute themselves without
resorting to litigation. In the event that a dispute arises under this Agreement that cannot be
resolved among the parties, it shall be determined by a Dispute Board in the following manner.
Each party to this Agreement shall appoint one member to the Dispute Board. The members
so appointed shall jointly appoint an additional member to the Dispute Board. The Dispute
Board shall review the facts, agreement terms, and applicable statutes and rules, and then
make a determination of the dispute. The determination of the Dispute Board shall be final and
binding on the parties hereto, unless restricted by law. The cost of resolution will be borne by
each party paying its own cost. As an alternative to this process, state agencies, either of the
parties may request intervention by the Governor, as provided by RCW 43.17.330, in which
event the Governor's process will control. The parties may mutually agree to a different dispute
resolution process.

AGREEMENT CHANGES, MODIFICATIONS AND AMENDMENTS

This Agreement may be changed, modified, or amended by written agreement executed by
both parties. Such amendments shall not be binding unless they are in writing and signed by
personnel authorized to bind each of the parties.

GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE

This Agreement is entered into pursuant to and under the authority granted by the laws of the
state of Washington and any applicable federal laws. The provisions of this Agreement shall be
construed to conform to those laws. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in
accordance with the laws of the state of Washington, and the venue of any action brought
hereunder shall be in the Superior Court for Skagit County.


INDEPENDENT CAPACITY

The employees or agents of each party who are engaged in the performance of this Agreement
shall continue to be employees or agents of that party and shall not be considered for any purpose
to be employees or agents of the other party.

ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

In the event of an inconsistency in the terms of this Agreement, or between its terms and any
applicable statute or rule, the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence in the
following order:

. Applicable federal and state of Washington statutes, regulations, and rules.
. Mutually agreed upon written amendments to this Agreement.

This Agreement

. Appendix A, Statement of Work and Budget.

. Any other provisions or term of this Agreement, including materials incorporated by
reference or otherwise incorporated.

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RECORDS MAINTENANCE

The parties to this Agreement shall each maintain books, records, documents, and other
evidence that sufficiently and properly reflect all direct and indirect costs expended by either
party in the performance of the service(s) described herein. These records shall be subject to
inspection, review, or audit by personnel of both parties, other personnel duly authorized by
either party, the Office of the State Auditor, and federal officials so authorized by law. All
books, records, documents, and other material relevant to this Agreement will be retained for
six years after expiration of this Agreement and the Office of the State Auditor, federal
auditors, and any persons duly authorized by the parties shall have full access and the right
to examine any of these materials during this period.

Records and other documents, in any medium, furnished by one party to this Agreement to
the other party, will remain the property of the furnishing party, unless otherwise agreed. The
receiving party will not disclose or make available this material to any third parties without
first giving notice to the furnishing party and giving it a reasonable opportunity to respond.
Each party will utilize reasonable security procedures and protections to assure that records
and documents provided by the other party are not erroneously disclosed to third parties
subject to state public disclosure laws.

All partners agree to assist in the collection of data concerning student participation, student
performance, and instructor participation in the CTE dual credit program. Data will be used to


determine the success of students who receive articulated credit during high school and then
transfer to college in the same or similar pathway and program of study.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES

Each party of this Agreement hereby assumes responsibility for claims and/or damages to
persons and/or property resulting from any act or omissions on the part of itself, its employees,
its officers, and its agents. Neither party will be considered the agent of the other party to this
Agreement.

RIGHTS IN DATA

Unless otherwise provided, data which originates from this Agreement shall be "work made for
hire" as defined by the United States Copyright Act, Title 17 U.S.C. section 101 and shall be
owned by state of Washington, Skagit Valley College. Data shall include, but not be limited to,
reports, documents, pamphlets, advertisements, books magazines, surveys, studies, computer
programs, films, tapes, and/or sound reproductions. Ownership includes the right to copyright,
patent, register, and the ability to transfer these rights.

SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement or any provision of any document incorporated by reference
shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this Agreement which
can be given effect without the invalid provision, if such remainder conforms to the requirements
of applicable law and the fundamental purpose of this Agreement, and to this end the provisions
of this Agreement are declared to be severable.

SUBCONTRACTORS

Agency agrees to take complete responsibility for all actions of any Subcontractor used under
this Agreement for the performance. When federal funding is involved, there will be additional
subcontractor requirements and reporting.

Prior to performance, all subcontractors who will be performing services under this Agreement
must be identified, including their name, the nature of services to be performed, address,
telephone, WA State Department of Revenue Registration Tax number (UBI), federal tax
identification number (TIN), and anticipated dollar value of each subcontract.

TERMINATION FOR CAUSE

If for any cause, either party does not fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under
this Agreement, or if either party violates any of these terms and conditions, the aggrieved party
will give the other party written notice of such failure or violation. The responsible party will be
given the opportunity to correct the violation or failure within fifteen (15) business days. If failure
or violation is not corrected, this Agreement may be terminated immediately by written notice of
the aggrieved party to the other.


TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE

Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause upon thirty (30) calendar day prior
written notification to the other party. If this Agreement is so terminated, the parties shall be liable
only for performance rendered or costs incurred in accordance with the terms of this Agreement
prior to the effective date of termination.

NONDISCRIMINATION

A. Nondiscrimination Requirement. During the term of this Contract, Contractor,
including any subcontractor, shall not discriminate on the bases enumerated at RCW
49.60.530(3). In addition, Contractor, including any subcontractor, shall give written notice of
this nondiscrimination requirement to any labor organizations with which Contractor, or
subcontractor, has a collective bargaining or other agreement.

B. Obligation to Cooperate. Contractor, including any subcontractor, shall cooperate
and comply with any Washington state agency investigation regarding any allegation that
Contractor, including any subcontractor, has engaged in discrimination prohibited by this
Contract pursuant to RCW 49.60.530(3).

C. Default. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, Skagit Valley College may
suspend Contractor, including any subcontractor, upon notice of a failure to participate and
cooperate with any state agency investigation into alleged discrimination prohibited by this
Contract, pursuant to RCW 49.60.530(3). Any such suspension will remain in place until Skagit
Valley College receives notification that Contractor, including any subcontractor, is cooperating
with the investigating state agency. In the event Contractor, or subcontractor, is determined to
have engaged in discrimination identified at RCW 49.60.530(3), Skagit Valley College may
terminate this Contract in whole or in part, and Contractor, subcontractor, or both, may be
referred for debarment as provided in RCW 39.26.200. Contractor or subcontractor may be
given a reasonable time in which to cure this noncompliance, including implementing
conditions consistent with any court-ordered injunctive relief or settlement agreement.

D. Remedies for Breach. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, in the event of
Contract termination or suspension for engaging in discrimination, Contractor, subcontractor,
or both, shall be liable for contract damages as authorized by law including, but not limited to,
any cost difference between the original contract and the replacement or cover contract and
all administrative costs directly related to the replacement contract, which damages are distinct
from any penalties imposed under Chapter 49.60, RCW. Skagit Valley College shall have the
right to deduct from any monies due to Contractor or subcontractor, or that thereafter become
due, an amount for damages Contractor or subcontractor will owe Skagit Valley College for
default under this provision.

WAIVER


A failure by either party to exercise its rights under this Agreement shall not preclude that party
from subsequent exercise of such rights and shall not constitute a waiver of any other rights under
this Agreement unless stated to be such in a written amendment to this Agreement signed by an
authorized representative of the parties.

ALL WRITINGS CONTAINED HEREIN

This Agreement contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. No other
understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement shall be
deemed to exist or to bind any of the parties hereto.

The signatories to this Agreement represent that they have the authority to bind their respective
organizations to this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties below, having read this Agreement in its entirety,
including all attachments, do agree in each and every particular as indicated by their below
signatures.

Bellingham School District Skagit Valley College
Eduardo Jaramillo
Eduardo Jaramillo (Dec 15, 2024 20:20 PST)
SIGNATURE SIGNATURE
VP for Administrative Services Dee ka nc Wes
TITLE DATE TITLE DATE

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Signature on file
Assistant Attorney General


APPENDIX A

STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

The development of CTE dual credit articulation agreements that are identified within a
specific pathway and/or program of study.

SVC WILL:

1.

Establish the course requirements for college credit to be granted. Course
competencies identify the academic and technical skills for each course and may
include requirements such as term papers, portfolios, or industry certification exams.
High School students must achieve a B (3.0) or better grade in the course
competencies to qualify for college credit.

. Work with the high school teacher to assure that the articulation agreement is finalized

and is included in a program of study leading to a certification and/or degree.

. Provide assistance with the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges

(SBCTC) Statewide Enrollment and Reporting System (SERS).

. Facilitate annual articulation reviews according to the following review schedule:

Articulation agreements should be regularly reviewed/updated and signed by college
faculty/deans and CTE directors/HS teachers on a predetermined schedule, not to
exceed a three (3) year rotation, or as deemed necessary due to changes in the
college course content, structure, or faculty, as requested by the Dual Credit Specialist
office staff in connection with high school CTE Director at the High School. Courses
must be rearticulated every 3-5 years to ensure alignment.

. Identify the articulated course on the transcript as a regular college-level course. No

designation will be used to indicate the course was taken while the student was in high
school.

. At the discretion of the college division program chair, a student failing to make

satisfactory progress in a college course, or a college program of study may be
required to retake a college course that the student had previously earned credit for,
through the high school dual credit program.

THE AGENCY WILL:

1.

Ensure all College dual credit articulated courses are taught by instructors who meet
the WA State CTE teaching requirements or meet SVC employment criteria. WAC
131-16-095 (2)

. Ensure the high school program/courses meet the academic and technical standards

established for CTE state approved programs.

. Identify an administrative point of contact/program manager (Principal/CTE Director)

to ensure instructor compliance with the interlocal articulation agreement.


4. Follow the suggested articulation guidelines by submitting a request to articulate form
and provide SVC with a high school course syllabus for each dual credit class, along
with assessments that apply to competencies for the corresponding college course.

5. Work with the SVC Dual Credit staff to assure that the articulation agreement is
finalized and is included in a program of study leading to certification and/or degree.

6. Work with college faculty to improve corresponding assessments for those
competencies, following guidelines of curricula and appropriate assessment
measures; do what is requested with assessments so that they pass approval by
supervising SVC faculty.

7. Ensure all students receive a copy of the course syllabus outlining information about
CTE dual credit, the college course competencies, and the SVC Transcription upon
Request instructions.

8. Ensure all students are registered in the SERS during the same academic year the
high school class is completed. If a series of courses are involved in the articulation,
students register for credit during the same academic year the last course in the series
is completed.

9. Ensure student compliance with college enrollment policy to avoid duplication of
courses and credits.

10. Submit final grades into the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
(SBCTC) Statewide Enrollment and Reporting System (SERS) for all students
registered to earn SVC credit.

11. Review interlocal articulation agreements on a yearly basis to ensure all teachers
submit their current course syllabus with highlighted revisions.

PROCEDURAL STEPS IN THE AGREEMENT PROCESS

a. Students must be enrolled in an approved articulated CTE course and/or program
of study,

b. Students must register for dual credit using the State Board for Community and
Technical Colleges (SBCTC) Statewide Enrollment and Reporting System (SERS)
according to specified timeline,

c. Students must register to earn credit at only one college when the same high
school course is articulated at multiple colleges,

d. Participating high school instructors will use SERS for registration and grading
during the specified timeline,

e. High School students will receive college credit after SVC receives grades and
confirmation of attainment.

CREDIT TRANSFER

CTE Dual Credit courses are designed to lead students into SVC degree and certificate
programs. College credits may or may not transfer to four-year institutions or other colleges
outside the state’s community/technical college system. It is the responsibility of the student
to consult with those institutions concerning specific credit transfer and admissions
requirements.


ILA-2425-160 Bellingham SD CTE

Created: 2024-12-13
By: Julie Farmer (julie.farmer@skagit.edu)
Status: Signed

Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAASIsIQ4jXxrQfn_Ma2pK9J 1 pS3jEY Xhfl

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