Facilities Use Agreement (Escape in Time)
The follow are excerpts from the Facilities Use Agreement that relate to Teachers (sections have been hidden for privacy issues):
By and among Escape In Time (hereafter referred to as EIT), Parent Led Academic Network Team, Inc. (hereafter referred to as PLANT, Inc.) and Independent Teachers shall be effective September 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021.
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Buildings and Time of Use
EIT will make the building located at 1100 San Mateo Blvd NE#21, Albuquerque, NM 87110 available Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:00am - 3:00pm for the purpose of teaching, mentoring or tutoring. The following areas shall NOT be utilized: St. George Room, Pops Kitchen, two(2) front princess puzzle rooms and princess closet, monitor room, closet by the lobby bathroom, Poe escape room, Penny’s office and the staff lounge. Eating may occur in the Princess Room only if the chairs are traded out.
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Setup and Maintenance
EIT will ensure that rooms are clean before each PLANT, Inc. day begins. EIT will not be responsible to set up rooms to the teacher’s preference. Independent Teachers will be expected to set up the class in the manner they prefer and return the classroom to its original state, including ensuring that all lights are turned off and rooms are cleaned up after each class session. Furniture in the Princess Room shall not be dragged. PLANT, Inc. shall take out the trash when full. EIT will provide cleaning solution for wiping down surfaces.
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Internet Access
Teachers will have access to EIT Wi-Fi Internet when available within the facilities during scheduled class times.
Storage
EIT will allow PLANT, Inc. storage space for several 6’ tables, folding chairs, dry erase boards, easels and partitions as needed as well as a supply cabinet for other necessary supplies.
Audio/Visual Equipment
PLANT, Inc. may store a large screen TV for use by the Teachers. EIT may make use of the TV when PLANT, Inc. classes are not on premises. EIT will not be liable for anything that may happen to the TV.
Supplies
Teachers will provide all their own supplies including hand sanitizer, paper towels for cleanup of class messes (art supplies or science experiments, etc.) dry erase markers, paper, and copies. EIT will not provide any supplies for teachers use. Teachers will not request EIT staff to make copies for them.
Insurance
PLANT, Inc. will maintain general commercial liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 and will provide a certificate of insurance to EIT annually.
Facility Policies
EIT may at its discretion develop and/or amend policies for the safety of facility users and/or the preservation of the facilities. Such policies will be delivered in writing to PLANT, Inc. to be distributed to Independent Teachers. EIT shall allow one week for distribution of policies or policy changes before such policies are enforced.
Relationship with Teachers
All teachers will be independent contractors and are not to be considered representatives or employees of PLANT, Inc. or EIT. An independent agreement between PLANT, Inc. and each individual teacher will govern the relationship between PLANT, Inc. and the teacher. The PLANT, Inc./teacher agreements will require that each teacher subscribe to PLANT, Inc. Statement of Faith. The agreement will require that teachers abide by the requirements established by EIT for the use of the facilities.
Expectations between Teachers, Parents and Students
Expectations of student conduct and behavior, disciplinary actions, and interactions between the teachers and parents will be governed by a release and consent agreement between the teacher and parent.
Background Checks
Each teacher will be required to provide a criminal background check and child abuse registry check. No teacher will be allowed to conduct classes at EIT without having completed an approved background check within the past two years. Teachers who have not had a background check performed by a third party that can be provided to PLANT, Inc. may solicit a background check through PLANT, Inc. The cost of the background check is $17 payable by the Teacher and will it will be delivered to PLANT, Inc. PLANT, Inc. will keep background checks on file. Background checks will be available to EIT upon request.
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Termination
Apart from breach of contract, either party. may terminate this agreement at the end of a scheduled semester December 31 for fall or May 30 for spring by giving the other party not less than thirty (30) days written notice. A Teacher may also terminate their participation by giving PLANT, Inc. 30 days written notice. Termination by one teacher shall not nullify the agreement for the remaining parties.
By and among Escape In Time (hereafter referred to as EIT), Parent Led Academic Network Team, Inc. (hereafter referred to as PLANT, Inc.) and Independent Teachers shall be effective September 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021.
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Buildings and Time of Use
EIT will make the building located at 1100 San Mateo Blvd NE#21, Albuquerque, NM 87110 available Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:00am - 3:00pm for the purpose of teaching, mentoring or tutoring. The following areas shall NOT be utilized: St. George Room, Pops Kitchen, two(2) front princess puzzle rooms and princess closet, monitor room, closet by the lobby bathroom, Poe escape room, Penny’s office and the staff lounge. Eating may occur in the Princess Room only if the chairs are traded out.
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Setup and Maintenance
EIT will ensure that rooms are clean before each PLANT, Inc. day begins. EIT will not be responsible to set up rooms to the teacher’s preference. Independent Teachers will be expected to set up the class in the manner they prefer and return the classroom to its original state, including ensuring that all lights are turned off and rooms are cleaned up after each class session. Furniture in the Princess Room shall not be dragged. PLANT, Inc. shall take out the trash when full. EIT will provide cleaning solution for wiping down surfaces.
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Internet Access
Teachers will have access to EIT Wi-Fi Internet when available within the facilities during scheduled class times.
Storage
EIT will allow PLANT, Inc. storage space for several 6’ tables, folding chairs, dry erase boards, easels and partitions as needed as well as a supply cabinet for other necessary supplies.
Audio/Visual Equipment
PLANT, Inc. may store a large screen TV for use by the Teachers. EIT may make use of the TV when PLANT, Inc. classes are not on premises. EIT will not be liable for anything that may happen to the TV.
Supplies
Teachers will provide all their own supplies including hand sanitizer, paper towels for cleanup of class messes (art supplies or science experiments, etc.) dry erase markers, paper, and copies. EIT will not provide any supplies for teachers use. Teachers will not request EIT staff to make copies for them.
Insurance
PLANT, Inc. will maintain general commercial liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 and will provide a certificate of insurance to EIT annually.
Facility Policies
EIT may at its discretion develop and/or amend policies for the safety of facility users and/or the preservation of the facilities. Such policies will be delivered in writing to PLANT, Inc. to be distributed to Independent Teachers. EIT shall allow one week for distribution of policies or policy changes before such policies are enforced.
Relationship with Teachers
All teachers will be independent contractors and are not to be considered representatives or employees of PLANT, Inc. or EIT. An independent agreement between PLANT, Inc. and each individual teacher will govern the relationship between PLANT, Inc. and the teacher. The PLANT, Inc./teacher agreements will require that each teacher subscribe to PLANT, Inc. Statement of Faith. The agreement will require that teachers abide by the requirements established by EIT for the use of the facilities.
Expectations between Teachers, Parents and Students
Expectations of student conduct and behavior, disciplinary actions, and interactions between the teachers and parents will be governed by a release and consent agreement between the teacher and parent.
Background Checks
Each teacher will be required to provide a criminal background check and child abuse registry check. No teacher will be allowed to conduct classes at EIT without having completed an approved background check within the past two years. Teachers who have not had a background check performed by a third party that can be provided to PLANT, Inc. may solicit a background check through PLANT, Inc. The cost of the background check is $17 payable by the Teacher and will it will be delivered to PLANT, Inc. PLANT, Inc. will keep background checks on file. Background checks will be available to EIT upon request.
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Termination
Apart from breach of contract, either party. may terminate this agreement at the end of a scheduled semester December 31 for fall or May 30 for spring by giving the other party not less than thirty (30) days written notice. A Teacher may also terminate their participation by giving PLANT, Inc. 30 days written notice. Termination by one teacher shall not nullify the agreement for the remaining parties.