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Interlocal Cooperation Agreement: Literacy First Program Between the City of Austin and Austin Independent School District Austin Parks and Recreation Department Purpose of the Agreement  The City of Austin supports Literacy First, a reading and writing tutoring program for students in grades K-2.  Through an interlocal agreement with Austin Independent School District (AISD):  The City provides $100,000 to support the program.  AISD must fairly compensate the performing party for services provided under the agreement.* *Local Government Code, Chapter 791 2 Who Does Literacy First Serve?  Serves Four AISD Title I Schools  Allison Elementary School  Ortega Elementary School  Sanchez Elementary School  Zavala Elementary School  PR funding supported 151 AISD students in 2025–26 3 Agreement Term and History  In effect since fiscal year 2006-2007  Initial term: October 1, 2026- September 30, 2027 4 AISD Services  AISD shall make Literacy First available to at least 200 students attending Title I elementary schools.  AISD shall waive rental fees for the City’s Creativity Club After-School Program at Oak Hill Elementary School for the duration of the Agreement.  AISD shall waive rental fees and ancillary costs for City public-purpose use of identified AISD facilities.  AISD shall make high school baseball fields available for public recreation during offseasons and after regular school hours through a transparent, publicly accessible reservation system. 5 AISD Services, cont’d  AISD shall provide transportation for students participating in PARD after-school programs:  AISD shall assist with marketing PARD programs and employment opportunities and provide current AISD staff contacts who will assist. 6 AISD Deliverables  AISD shall provide the City pre- and post-program reports assessing program success, identifying issues, and recommending changes for the next mentoring year.  AISD shall submit the final report to APR’s Contract Manager within 60 days after the program closes. 7 City of Austin Deliverables  The City will reimburse AISD up to $100,000 per school year for Literacy First services and deliverables.  Payment shall be made within 30 calendar days after program completion and receipt of:  A complete and valid invoice from AISD with the program report  APR Contract Manager confirmation that AISD achieved the program’s goals and objectives 8 Board Recommendation  The Parks and Recreation Board recommends that City Council authorize the negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement with AISD to support the Literacy First Intervention Program:  12-month term through September 30, 2027, not to exceed $100,000  Four 12-month renewal options, not to exceed $100,000 each  Total agreement amount not to exceed $500,000 9 Thank you!