Explanation
Millbrook Nursery School & Kindergarten is an Early Start Columbus provider that was awarded a contract through the 2014 RFP process. The goal of Early Start Columbus is to expand high-quality pre-kindergarten services for four-year-olds living in the City of Columbus. The Mayor and the Columbus Education Commission believe that an investment in early childhood education will prevent achievement gaps, reduce the need for special education, increase the likelihood of healthier lifestyles, lower the crime rate, and reduces overall social costs. By expanding pre-kindergarten services, Columbus children will not only improve readiness for kindergarten but will be able to accelerate learning and academic performance beyond kindergarten. Early Start Columbus will focus on all-day, year-round services with curriculum aligned with Ohio Department of Education early learning standards.
The Department of Education will continue to monitor the contract on behalf of the City. Emergency action is requested so program activities can be completed without further delay.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: Millbrook Nursery School & Kindergarten -contract compliance #310929581, expires 04/24/16
FISCAL IMPACT: No additional funds are needed for this modification.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Education to modify a contract with Millbrook Nursery School & Kindergarten for annual pre-kindergarten services by extending the contract to August 31, 2016; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Education desires to modify Contract EL016266 with Millbrook Nursery School & Kindergarten extending the contract August 31,2016; and
WHEREAS, this modification will allow Millbrook Nursery School & Kindergarten to complete its goals; and
WHEREAS, no additional funds are needed to modify this agreement; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Education in that it is immediately necessary to modify the agreement with Millbrook Nursery School & Kindergarten so program activities can be continued without further delay, all for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of the Department of Education is hereby authorized to modify Contract EL016266 with Millbrook Nursery School & Kindergarten by extending the term of the agreement to August 31, 2016.
SECTION 2. That this modification is made pursuant to Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code.
SECTION 3. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.