DEPARTMENT: Public Health
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With Independent School District 196 For Facility Use For Parent Coach Training, And Registration And Advertisement Support
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize execution of a joint powers agreement (JPA) with Independent School District 196 (ISD 196) for use of their facility for Parent Coach training and support with registration and advertisement.
SUMMARY
Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 375A.04, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners is, and performs the duties and exercises the powers of, a community health board under Minn. Stat. ch. 145A, and is required to govern and administer those functions as fully as other Dakota County functions, including the responsibility to prevent disease and to promote and protect the public health of Dakota County residents.
Substance use prevention requires education at an early age. Dakota County Public Health is committed to supporting school districts and parents in the common mission of disrupting misinformation that can lead young people to engage with illegal substances. Parents are often a first line of defense when it comes to recognizing warning signs and ensuring healthy communication with young people. This training is part of a larger, more comprehensive, goal of parent engagement that creates a strong ecosystem of support around students and encourages healthful practices. ISD 196 will create the registration for this event and will help advertise the opportunity to the community. A trainer will speak at Eastview High School in 2025 and all Dakota County residents will be invited.
Staff recommends authorization to enter into a JPA with ISD 196 (Attachment: JPA-ISD 196) for the use of facility space for the Parent Coach training and support with registration and advertisement.
OUTCOMES
How Much? Training will be open to any parent in ISD 196 and all Dakota County residents. This will have an impact beyond the ISD 196 community and create stronger support systems to reduce substance use in young people.
How Well? Evaluation of the event will be conducted to improve future engagement events and systems for parents to interact with their school communities.
Is Anyone Better Off? Parents will be more equipped to have conversations with children around substance use.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends authorization to execute a JPA with ISD 196 for the use of facility space for the Parent Coach training and support with registration and advertisement.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
There is a $0 net County cost anticipated as a result of this action.
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 375A.04, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners is, and performs the duties and exercises the powers of, a community health board under Minn. Stat. ch. 145A, and is required to govern and administer those functions as fully as other Dakota County functions, including the responsibility to prevent disease and to promote and protect the public health of Dakota County residents; and
WHEREAS, substance use prevention requires education at an early age and Dakota County Public Health is committed to supporting school districts and parents in the common mission of disrupting misinformation that can lead young people to engage with illegal substances; and
WHEREAS, parents are often a first line of defense when it comes to recognizing warning signs and ensuring healthy communication with young people and this training is part of a larger, more comprehensive, goal of parent engagement that creates a strong ecosystem of support around students and encourages healthful practices; and
WHEREAS, Independent School District 196 (ISD 196) will create the registration for this event and will help advertise the opportunity to the community, inviting all Dakota County residents; and
WHEREAS, the trainer will speak at Eastview High School in 2025; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends authorization to enter into a joint powers agreement with ISD 196 for the use of facility space for training and support registration and advertisement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Community Services Director to execute a joint powers agreement with Independent School District 196 for the use of facility space for training and support with registration and advertisement for Parent Coach training.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: JPA - ISD 196
BOARD GOALS
☒ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACTS
Department Head: Coral Ripplinger
Author: Alex Groten