HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-2019_Williamsburg_MOADoc ID: bc1333607c3501cfeab7cfbf3ebe0efbe9c2abf9
CURRICULUM PROVIDER AGREEMENT
This Curriculum Provider Agreement (this "Agreement") is made and entered into as of
the I 7th day of May, 2018, by and between Bonneville School District, an Idaho public school
district ("Bonneville"), and Williamsburg Learning, LLC, a Utah limited liability company
("WL''), with reference to the following facts and circumstances:
A. WL is a curriculum provider based in St. George, UT;
B. Bonneville is a public school district based in Idaho Falls, ID; and
C. Bonneville desires to enter into this Agreement with WL to bring online courses
featuring The Williamsburg Curriculum ("TWC") to Bonneville's students, and WL desires to
provide TWC to Bonneville's students as provided herein. Bonneville students who enroll in
TWC online courses are referred to herein as "Shared Students".
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION ofthe foregoing and the mutual covenants
and agreements set forth herein, and other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which are hereby acknowledged, Bonneville and WL hereby agree as follows:
1. WL Obligations. Throughout the Term (as defined below), WL agrees to provide
or to cause its affiliates to provide to Bonneville the services set forth in Exhibit A, attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference (collectively, the "Services").
2. Bonneville Oblii:ations. Throughout the Term, Bonneville agrees to assume all
other duties and responsibilities aside from the Services for the benefit of Bonneville and the
Shared Students, including, without limitation, the duties and responsibilities set forth in Exhibit
B attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
In relation to their respective duties set forth in this Agreement, WL and Bonneville shall
adhere to all applicable laws and regulations regarding the operation of a public school district in
Idaho.
3. Term/Termination.
(a) Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date ofmutual
execution of this Agreement (the "Effective Date") and shall continue uninterrupted until June
30, 2019 (the "Initial Term"). Following the Initial Term, the term of this Agreement shall
renew automatically for successive one (1) year terms (each a "Renewal Term"), unless either
party gives written notice to the other that the term of this Agreement shall not be renewed at
least ninety {90) days prior to the expiration of the Initial Term or the then-current Renewal
Term, or unless this Agreement is terminated earlier as provided herein. The Initial Term and
each Renewal Term shall be referred to collectively as the "Term."
1
STG_773917.4
Doc ID: bc1333607c3501cfeab7cfbf3ebe0efbe9c2abf9
(b) Termination This Agreement may be terminated prior to the end of the
then-cunent Term only for the following reasons:
(i) By the mutual written agreement ofBonneville and WL.
(ii) Automatically in the event of bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation,
or the financial or operational inability of either Bonneville or WL to perform their respective
obligations under this Agreement; provided, however, if WL terminates this Agreement under
this Section 3(b)(ii) due to Bonneville's breach of this provision, Bonneville shall still be
required to pay WL the full Curriculum Fee for aH enrolled students for the entire academic year
in which said termination takes place.
(iii) By either party upon thirty (30) days advance written notice upon a
material breach of this Agreement by the other party, which breach has not been cured within
such thirty (30) day period. For purposes of this Agreement, a material breach shalJ include,
without limitation, i11egal actions by the other party or compliance and other issues which
jeopardize the other party's student and/or employee safety or staffcertification.
(iv) By WL if Bonneville fails to make any required payments under
this Agreement for thirty (30) days after the payment is due.
(c) Timing of Te1mination. Notwithstanding a party's right to terminate this
Agreement prior to the end of the then-current Term, both parties pledge to make good faith
efforts to continue operating under this Agreement until the end of the then current school year
as defined by the Bonneville school calendar.
4. Consideration. In consideration of the Services provided by WL under this
Agreement, Bonneville shall pay WL a curriculum fee (the "Curriculum Fee") in the following
amounts:
Course Type
Live Courses
Self-Paced Courses
Second Language Courses (High School)
Independent Courses
Elevation Outdoor Course
Cost Per Semester per Student
$345
$210
$170
$115
$460
Bonneville shall pay the Curriculum Fee for each course that a Shared Student is
enrolled in as follows: (a) For a fall semester course, the Cuniculum Fee shall be payable in four
equal monthly installments due on the 1st of October, November, December, and January, and
(b) for a winter semester course, the Curriculum Fee shall be payable in four equal monthly
installments due on the 1st ofFebruary, March, April, and May. This Agreement does not apply
to the summer semester. Jn the event that a Shared Student drops a course prior to the end ofa
semester, the Cmriculum Fee for such course shall be prorated based on the percentage of the
semester completed by the Shared Student, provided that if a Shared Student drops a comse
2
STG_773917.4
Doc ID: bc1333607c3501cfeab7cfbf3ebe0efbe9c2abf9
within the first 21 days under the satisfaction guarantee, Bonneville shall not owe a Curriculum
Fee for such course.
There shall be a cap of $1,500 per Shared Student per semester during the Term
for a standard course load. Shared students will only enroll in one Elevation session per school
year as part ofthis cap.
5. Registration. Parents of Shared Students will register for WL courses directly
through WL's student information system ("fil.S."), with advisement from Bonneville. WL will
provide Bonneville with access to login to SIS to view registration for Shared Students at any
time. Shared Students will not be allowed to start coursework until their enrollment is approved
by Bonneville in SIS. Once a course is approved by Bonneville, it can only be dropped if a drop
request is submitted in SIS and Bonneville approves the drop request in SIS. Starting two
months before a class begins, SIS will periodically notify Bonneville ifthere are any enrollments
awaiting approval. The frequency of those notices will increase as a course start time
approaches. Bonneville will provide WL with the name and email address of a representative
that will be responsible for reviewing enrollments and drop requests in a timely manner. If
changes are required to this registration process to comply with state rules, WL and Bonneville
will work together to determine a suitable registration process as needed.
6. Additional Special Events and Offerings. WL may, from time to time, make
available special events or offerings in addition to the TWC ("Additional Events"). Additional
Events shall be available to the Shared Students except the Additional Events initialled by
Bonneville below. Additional Events are provided free ofcharge.
Bonneville opts out ofthe following initialled Additional Events:
Friday Inspiration Hour
Class Presidency Trainings
Student Body Presidency Course
Occasional in~person events ("Burger Meets")
Any additional optional student events/services
7. WL Representations and Warranties. WL hereby represents and warrants to
Bonneville as follows:
(a) WL is a limited liability company duly incorporated, validly existing and
in good standing under the laws ofthe State ofUtah.
(b) The execution, delivery and performance by WL of this Agreement are
within WL's limited liability company powers, have been duly authorized by all necessary or
appropriate limited liability company action and do not contravene WL's certificate of
organization, operating agreement, or any law or contractual restriction binding on or otherwise
affecting WL.
(c) WL has not received notice of any actions, suits, proceedings or
investigations, or written notice that such actions, suits, proceedings or investigations are
3
STG_773917.4
Doc ID: bc1333607c3501cfeab7cfbf3ebe0efbe9c2abf9
threatened, which relate to the Services or that question the validity of this Agreement or
challenge any ofthe transactions contemplated hereby.
(d) This Agreement has been duly executed by WL and constitutes the legal,
valid and binding obligation ofWL enforceable against WL in accordance with its terms.
(e) WL is duly authorized to conduct business and provide the Services in the
State of Idaho.
8. Bonneville Representations and Warranties. Bonneville represents and
warrants to WL as follows:
(a) Bonneville is a public school district duly organized, validly existing and
in good standing under the laws ofthe State ofIdaho.
(b) The execution, delivery and performance by Bonneville ofthis Agreement
ru·e within Bonneville's company powers, have been duly authorized by all necessary or
appropriate company action and do not contravene Bonneville' s articles of incorporation,
bylaws, or any law or contractual restriction binding on or affecting Bonneville.
(c) Bonneville has not received notice of any threatened or pending actions,
suits, proceedings or investigations that question the validity ofthis Agreement, or challenge ru1y
ofthe transactions contemplated hereby.
(d) This Agreement has been duly executed by Bonneville and constitutes the
legal, valid and binding obligation of Bonneville enforceable against Bonneville in accordance
with its terms.
(e) Taxes. Each party shall pay all of its own expenses and taxes payable in
connection with the transactions contemplated herein.
9. Confidentiality of Information. Each party agrees to keep the terms of this
Agreement, including, but not limited to, the information and Services as described in Section 1
hereof, as well as the business plans, techniques, proprietary methods, intellectual property, or
other confidential information of either party hereto (the "Confidential Information")
confidential and to not disclose the Confidential Information without the express written consent
of the other party, or unless required by law or by a government agency to be disclosed by a
party; provided, however, the disclosing party will, unless prohibited by law, immediately notify
the other party ofthe requirements for such disclosure and reasonably cooperate in obtaining any
protective order desired by the other party with regard to such information. Each party may
disclose the terms ofthis Agreement to its attorneys, accountants, auditors and financial advisors,
or pursuant to applicable laws or regulations. Confidential Information may not be used by either
paiiy in any manner other than to fulfill its obligations pursuant to this Agreement. Each pa1ty
will notify the other party immediately of any loss ofor accidental or unauthorized disclosure of
Confidential Information. For purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information does not
include information: (i) publicly available by means other than wrongful disclosure or la\vfully
4
STG_773917.4
Doc ID: bc1333607c3501cfeab7cfbf3ebe0efbe9c2abf9
obtained from third parties without any confidentiality obligations; (ii) already properly within
the rightful possession of a party (as demonstrated by written records) prior to the date of this
Agreement, except information which was produced pursuant to a confidentiality agreement
executed prior to the date of this Agreement; or (iii) independently developed by a party.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, both parties shall have the right to disseminate information about
the Bonneville program for marketing, advocacy, and general informational purposes. This
Section 10 shall survive the termination of this Agreement, regardless of the cause of
termination.
10. Assignment. Neither party may assign its rights or delegate its obligations under
the Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, except either party may
assign this Agreement or any of its rights and responsibilities hereunder, in whole or in part, to
any affiliated entity.
11. Miscellaneous.
(a) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, all of
which taken together shall constitute one single agreement between the parties. This Agreement
may be executed electronically or may be signed and delivered electronically (including, without
limitation, in PDF format), which signatures shall be treated as and shall be admissible as an
original signature.
(b) Headings. The section headings are for reference and convenience only
and shall not be considered in the interpretation ofthis Agreement.
(c) Survival. All representations, warranties, covenants, and indemnities made
by each party to this Agreement shall survive the expiration, termination or cancellation of this
Agreement.
(d) Severability. If any prov1s1on of this Agreement is held to be
unenforceable, then the parties shall be relieved of the obligations arising under such provisions
only to the extent that such provision is unenforceable, and this Agreement shall be deemed
amended by modifying such provision to the extent necessary to make it enforceable while
preserving its intent, or if that is not possible, by substituting another provision that is
enforceable and achieves the same objective and economic result.
(e) Waiver. No delay or omission by any party to exercise any right or power
it has under this Agreement shall impair or be construed as a waiver of such right or power. A
waiver by any party of any covenant or breach shall not be construed to be a waiver of any
succeeding breach or of any other covenant. All waivers must be in writing and signed by the
party waiving its rights.
(f) Entire Agreement: Amendment. This Agreement, including recitals and all
of its exhibits, each of which is hereby incorporated into this Agreement, constitutes the entire
agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter, terminating and superseding any
prior agreements regarding the subject matter, and there are no other representations, terms and
5
STG_773917.4
Doc ID: bc1333607c3501cfeab7cfbf3ebe0efbe9c2abf9
conditions, understandings or agreements between the parties relative to this Agreement. No
amendment or modification ofany provision of this Agreement shall be valid unless expressed in
a writing specifically referencing this Agreement and signed by an authorized representative of
each ofthe parties.
(g) Governing Law. This Agreement and the rights, obligations and liabilities
of the parties hereto, will be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah without
giving effect to any choice or conflict oflaw provision or rule that would cause the application of
the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Utah.
(h) Successors. This Agreement is binding on all parties who lawfully succeed
to the rights or take the place ofBonneville or WL.
(i) Notices. All notices, requests, demands, consents, approvals, designations
and other communications called for or contemplated by this Agreement (except normal dialogue
to implement the obligations hereunder) shall be in writing, shall reference this Agreement and
shall be deemed given to the party to whom it is addressed (a) one (1) business day after being
sent to such party by overnight courier, or (b) three (3) business days after being sent to such
party by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested, postage prepaid), in each case at
the following address, or at such other address as such party may designate by notice in the
aforesaid manner:
Ifto Bonneville:
Bonneville School District
Attn: Corey Telford
Email: telfordc@d93schools.org
Tfto WL:
Williamsburg Learning, LLC
Attn: Nels Jensen, CEO
1173 S 250 W Ste. 107
Saint George, Utah 84770
Email: npj@williamsburglearning.com
G) Cooperative Drafting. The parties to this Agreement have participated
jointly in the negotiation and preparation of this Agreement. The parties each wan-ant and
represent that they have read and understood this Agreement, have consulted with their
respective counsel regarding its legal effect and have had the opportunity to comment on the
Agreement. Accordingly, the parties agree not to assert that any other party is the sole or
principal drafter ofthe Agreement.
(k) Injunctive Relief. The parties agree that irreparable damage may occur if
any covenant or agreement in this Agreement were not performed in accordance with the terms
6
STG_773917.4
Doc ID: bc1333607c3501cfeab7cfbf3ebe0efbe9c2abf9
hereof, including but not limited to the provisions of Section 10 ofthis Agreement. The parties
shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement or to
enforce specifically the performance of the terms and provisions hereof in any court of
competent jurisdiction in addition to any and all other remedies and rights at law or in equity,
which rights shall be cumulative.
(I) Attorneys' Fees. In case of action to enforce any rights or conditions of
this Agreement, or appeal from said proceeding, it is mutually agreed that the losing party in
such suit, action, proceeding or appeal shall pay the prevailing party's reasonable attorneys' fees
and costs incurred.
(m) Force Majeure. If a party's performance of any of its obligations under
this Agreement, other than the payment of money, is prevented or delayed by fire, flood,
earthquake, elements of nature or acts of God, accident, acts of war, terrorism, riots, civil
disorders, rebellions or revolutions, strikes, lockouts, or other labor troubles, shortages of
supplies or materials, telecommunications, internet or utility failures, outages, interruptions or
brownouts, action of any regulatmy authority, or any other cause beyond the reasonable control
of such party, then the non-performing or delayed party shall be excused for such
non-performance or delay for as long as such event continues.
[Signatures appear on following page]
7
STG_773917.4
Nels Jensen
CEO
06/14/2018
Doc ID: bc1333607c3501cfeab7cfbf3ebe0efbe9c2abf9
Doc ID: bc1333607c3501cfeab7cfbf3ebe0efbe9c2abf9
Exhibit A
WL Obligations
l. Provide to any Shared Students, on a part-time of full-time basis, TWC online
curriculum that is aligned to Common Core Standards and/or Idaho State Standards (as
applicable) in Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies, and provide courses
(standards-aligned as app1icable) in additional subjects within TWC as requested by Bonneville
and Shared .Students.
2. Assist Bonneville in the fulfillment ofall academic, safety, compliance, and other
responsibilities related to delivering state-funded education. This includes provision ofa clean
and safe learning environment (when applicable, as in the case ofthe Elevation outdoor course),
provision of all student and parent information needed for Bonneville to fulfill its educational
obligations, encouraging Shared Students to participate in mandated testing, and providing
students the time and support needed to achieve proper levels ofeducation and course
completion.
3. Obtain and keep on file a copy ofa government-issued background check and/or
fingerprint clearance card, or equivalent certification, for each WL staff member who will work
with Shared Students and provide copies to Bonneville upon request.
4. Have all WL staff members who will interact with Shared Students sign a
confidentiality agreement promising to protect student information, and provide a copy ofsaid
agreement to Bonneville upon request.
5. Protect the confidential information ofShared Students in compliance with the
federal law known as FERP A, and other applicable student data privacy laws.
6. Participate in Individual Education Plan meetings, parent-teacher conferences,
and similar meetings as necessary.
7. Provide guidance to Bonneville with regard to parent contact. This includes
communication regarding attendance, progress reporting, academic success, academic probation,
records concerns, behavior problems, etc.
8. Properly, and in a timely manner, document key events about each student in the
SIS and/or learning management system ("LMS").
9. Provide Bonneville teachers and administrators access to Shared Students files in
the SIS/LMS upon request. Bonneville is the final repository ofall student records.
10. Indemnify Bonneville from any and all liability related to the operational and
safety liabilities existing in conjunction with the Services. WL and Bonneville shall make
good-faith efforts to include each other as additional insured on their insurance policies during
the Tenn ofthis Agreement.
9
STG_773917.4
Doc ID: bc1333607c3501cfeab7cfbf3ebe0efbe9c2abf9
11. Include Bonneville as an additional insured for the Elevation Outdoor Course.
12. Exercise good-faith efforts in marketing the services offered under this
Agreement.
13. Within 15 days after the end ofeach semester, recommend final grades for all
Shared Students to Bonneville through SIS.
14. WL acknowledges that Shared Students are enrolled in a public school, and as
such, are subject to all requirements ofpublic school students in the state of Idaho, and WL
agrees to make good faith efforts to act in the best interest of Shared Students and comply with
all applicable Idaho education laws and regulations.
10
STG_773917.4
Doc ID: bc1333607c3501cfeab7cfbf3ebe0efbe9c2abf9
Exhibit B
Bonneville Obligations
l. Provide all state and distance required academic assessments to Shated Students,
and share test result data with WL as available and legally authorized.
2. Provide a certified on line teacher of recotd who has current Idaho certification
with proper subject matter endorsements.
3. Provide to Shared Students, families, and staff, as appropriate~ necessary
administrative support regarding record requests, appropriate student placement, transcripts,
report cards, parent notification of rights and, other appropriate documentation as defined by the
Idaho State Department ofEducation.
4. Provide or participate in other educational services required under Idaho state
statute for students enrolled in public schools, including special education services, and
participation in Individual Education Plan meetings.
5. Exercise good-faith efforts in marketing the services offered by this partnership.
6. Provide required textbooks and other direct educational materials to each student,
not to exceed $150 for all courses per student per semester.
7. Bonneville acknowledges that Shared Students are enrolled in a public school,
and as such, are subject to all requirements ofpublic school students in the state ofldaho, and
Bonneville agrees to make good faith efforts to act in the best interest of Shared-Students and
comply with all applicable Idaho education laws and regulations.
11
STG_773917.4
Audit Trail
TITLE
FILE NAME
DOCUMENT ID
STATUS
2018-2019 Bonneville-Williamsburg MOA
2018-2019 Bonnevi...msburg MOA ...pdf
bc1333607c3501cfeab7cfbf3ebe0efbe9c2abf9
Completed
06/14/2018
19:45:17 UTC
Signed by Jamie Young (jamie@williamsburglearning.com)
IP: 108.199.114.65
06/14/2018
19:45:20 UTC
Sent for signature to Nels Jensen
(npj@williamsburglearning.com) from
jamie@williamsburglearning.com
IP: 108.199.114.65
06/14/2018
19:58:20 UTC
Viewed by Nels Jensen (npj@williamsburglearning.com)
IP: 64.255.86.232
06/14/2018
19:58:37 UTC
Signed by Nels Jensen (npj@williamsburglearning.com)
IP: 64.255.86.232
The document has been completed.06/14/2018
19:58:37 UTC