Office of the Superintendent of Schools
Office of Community Engagement
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Authority To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement And/Or Interlocal Memorandum Of Understanding With The City Of Houston Parks And Recreation Department To Open And Operate A Houston Independent School District Sunrise Center
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This is a request for authority to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) to operate a Sunrise Center in the HPARD Marian Community Center.
HPARD is committed to having a professional and comprehensive recreation program to deliver quality leisure programs to its citizens. To meet the needs of the community through this collaborative partnership, HPARD agrees to:
• Provide two HPARD staff members at Marian Community Center,11101 South Gessner, 77071, to assist with the coordination of scheduled activities;
• Provide core recreation services and programs which include fitness, instructional sports, nature and environmental education, cultural awareness, and arts and crafts, as well as leisure, social, and specialty classes for youth, teens, adults, and seniors;
• Secure intake/registration/consent from a parent or guardian for each participant;
• Ensure compliance with the rules and regulations adopted in the Houston City Council-approved Standards of Care Ordinance, which exempts and approves all HPARD youth programs from daycare licensing;
• Provide facility space and waive all applicable fees associated with the usage of occupied office space designated for the Houston Independent School District (HISD) Sunrise Center;
• Provide access to the building during scheduled standard operating hours, with extended hours/utilization to be scheduled and approved 7-10 days in advance;
• Ensure that community center staff perform opening and closing procedures, as this is solely their responsibility and keys will not be distributed;
• Ensure that all activities are free and accessible to the public;
• Provide custodial support to maintain a safe, clean, and healthy work environment; and
• Promote participation in HISD Sunrise Center program and activities.
HISD agrees to:
• Adhere to all HPARD and City of Houston standards, policies, and procedures while on site;
• Provide two staff members to work and collaborate with HPARD staff to coordinate/conduct/support scheduled activities during regular operating hours; and
• Recruit and secure other community partners to leverage existing resources and increase program and service outreach, offerings, and impact in the community.
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THIS ITEM DOES NOT ESTABLISH, MODIFY, OR DELETE BOARD POLICY.
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RECOMMENDED: That the School Board approves authorizes the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate and execute an agreement and/or interlocal memorandum of understanding with HPARD to open and operate a Sunrise Center in the Marian Community Center, effective April 17, 2025.