PLU%20x%20Bremerton%20Auto%20Admission%20signed%202-15-24.pdf

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PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY

AUTOMATIC ADMISSION
PARTNERSHIP

Memorandum of Understanding
August 2023 — August 2026

Parties

This memorandum of understanding (hereinafter “MOU”) has been developed between
PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY (hereinafter “PLU”) and Bremerton School District
(hereinafter “School District”) to govern their relationship in administering the Automatic
Admission Partnership for the 2023-24, 2024-2025 and 2025-26 academic years. It is intended
to define the conditions under which students may be eligible for PLU Automatic Admission
Partnership and establish operational rules.

Purpose

The Automatic Admission Partnership operated by PLU is intended to provide access to and
improve academic achievement of eligible high school students. This MOU refers to the
Automatic Admission Partnership with the Washington public school district throughout this
document.

A. Eligibility

1) High school students are eligible to participate in the Automatic Admission Partnership if
they meet the PLU criteria for eligibility outlined below; and if

2) High school students subsequently complete an admission application and any
additional admissions requirements by PLU.

3) Eligibility criteria:

i) Aminimum GPA of 3.3.

ii) Completion of 2"4 year algebra or an agreed upon equivalent. (If the student is
currently enrolled in 2™ year algebra, PLU will review past grades in math
courses to determine likelihood of successful completion.

iii) PLU will work with School District to review decisions related to students
enrolled in ELL courses, on IEP/504 Plans, international students, and other
designated student populations.


B. Bremerton School District Responsibilities for Automatic Admission Partnership
School District will:

© Approve a Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) between the district and PLU.

© Complete a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the district PLU.

© Provide a data file and official transcripts for eligible students to PLU as specified in the
DSA.

C. Term
1. This Agreement shall commence upon full execution and continue through August 31, 2026.

2. The parties may decide to extend this Agreement via an amendment signed by both parties, or
may choose to enter a new Memorandum of Understanding.

3. Early Termination: Either Party may terminate this agreement by giving the other Party 30
days notice. Termination will not impact School District students who have been offered
Automatic Admission and meet the eligibility requirements in Section 1.

D. Conditions / Compliance

1. This Agreement is intended to provide direction in the administration of Automatic
Admission Partnership for PLU and the School District. Any changes must be in writing and
agreed to by both parties prior to any amendments.

2. PLU and School District shall comply with all laws, ordinances, RCWs and WACs and
regulations of governmental bodies applicable to the program as well as applicable local policies
and procedures. If any part of this agreement conflicts with current RCWs and WACs, the RCWs
and WACs will govern the agreement.

3. The parties acknowledge that regular ongoing communication is vital to the success of
the collaborative nature of this Agreement. It is understood that team meetings will be held,
as needed, between School District and PLU staff to communicate issues regarding delivery
of services under this Agreement.

4. Coordinator of Services. Each party hereby designates the following to be their
coordinator of services under this Agreement:

School District

Printed Name: Iva Scott
Title: Assistant Superintendent

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Email: iva.scott@bremertonschools.org
Phone: 360.473.1006

Pacific Lutheran University

Printed Name: Melody Ferguson
Title: Associate Dean of Admission
Email: fergusma@plu.edu

Phone: 253.535.7161

1. Nondiscrimination/Anti-Harassment. In the performance of this Agreement, the parties assure
compliance with all local, state and federal guidelines and regulations regarding
nondiscrimination and harassment involving any employee/student on the basis of age, sex,
marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory mental, or physical
disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual
orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or
military status.

2. No Dual Employment. Nothing contained in this Agreement, or related documents shall be
construed as creating any form of an employment relationship between the School District and
PLU or the agents, officers, volunteers or employees of PLU. The officers, agents, employees or
volunteers of PLU shall not be entitled to any rights or privileges of employment with School
District. School District employees and students do not, by this Agreement, become agents or
employees of PLU. Accordingly, School District employees and its students shall not be entitled
to any rights or privileges established for employees of PLU, such as vacation, sick leave with
pay, paid days off, life, accident and health insurance or severance pay upon termination of this
Agreement.

3. Indemnification. Each party to this Agreement will be responsible for its own acts or
omissions and for those of its directors or trustees, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers.
Neither party assumes any responsibility to the other party for the consequences of any act or
omission of any person, firm or corporation not a party to this Agreement. Neither party to this
Agreement shall be considered the agent of the other party.

4. Confidentiality. Both parties acknowledge the obligations for maintaining the confidentiality
of student records and access to the parents/guardian and students of such records. Parties will
confer and agree to the content of any official announcements regarding this Agreement, its
contents, objectives and results in accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA).

5. Student Eligibility for Automatic Admission Partnership. Conflict regarding a student’s
eligibility for the Automatic Admission Partnership will be mutually resolved between the
parties.

6. Assignment/Binding Effect. Performance of any or all aspects of this Agreement may not be

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assigned without written authorization by the other party. Likewise, neither party may assign
their respective rights to any claims or actions arising out of or relating to this Agreement
without written authorization.


7. Integration/Modification. This Agreement constitutes the entire and exclusive agreement
between the parties regarding this matter and no deviations from its terms shall be allowed
unless a formal, written, mutual agreement occurs between the parties.

8. Waiver of Breach. No waiver of any breach of any term of this Agreement shall be

construed, nor shall be, a waiver of any other breach of this Agreement. No waiver shall be
binding unless it is in writing and signed by the party waiving the breach.

9. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or ultra vires
under any applicable statute or rule of law, it is to that extent to be deemed omitted and the
balance of the Agreement shall remain enforceable.

10.Governing Law/Venue. The terms of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of Washington. If legal action is commenced to resolve a dispute arising out of this

Agreement, the venue of such action shall be in Pierce County.

11.Authority to Sign and Obligate. The undersigned represent and warrant that they are
authorized to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the parties.

Agreed to by Pacific Lutheran University and Bremerton School District
DATED this 2nd day of February, 2024

Bremerton School District

Name: Dr. James Crawford Title: Superintendent

Signature: 2 Cr. ta_A_. Date Vr Jz CO-Y

Pacific Lutheran University

Name: Joanna Gregson Title: Provost and Senior Vice President for
Academic Affairs

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