Office of the Superintendent of Schools
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Authorization To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Memorandum Of Understanding With The Construction Maintenance Education Foundation For Program Of Study Accreditation
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The administration seeks authorization to negotiate, execute, and amend a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Construction Maintenance Education Foundation (CMEF) for students to obtain National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) accreditation in a work-based practicum for construction, architecture, and manufacturing (CAM) programs of study.
Partnership Scope of Work
* The Houston Independent School District (HISD) will provide a secure setting for students to receive NCCER craft training, ensuring the program meets both student needs and NCCER accreditation standards. This includes sufficient oversight, provision of facilities, and allocation of time for both theoretical and hands-on instruction necessary for NCCER credentialing.
* HISD commits to supplying resumes for NCCER instructor certification, covering associated fees for initial and re-certification (if required due to inactivity), and ensuring that instructors maintain their NCCER credentials by providing opportunities for teaching and student evaluation within each three-year period.
* The district is responsible for appointing a single accountable representative at each high school to oversee instructors' adherence to CMEF and NCCER guidelines, including documentation, module testing, and performance evaluations. This also includes submitting a finalized list of students participating in NCCER craft training and their teacher evaluation forms by a set deadline.
* HISD agrees to pay an annual NCCER sponsorship fee per sponsored school, facilitating the program's financial sustainability and ensuring timely submission of necessary documentation and fees related to instructor certification and program auditing by CMEF.
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