GUIDELINES AND PROCESS

All organizations interested in providing services to District students, parents, and staff must submit a request using this SAISD Partnership Preliminary Interest Form and include all supporting documentation.

Due to the volume of requests received by the District, not all proposals can be approved. The approval or denial of any request is within the absolute discretion of the District.

Organizations whose initial written request through the SAISD Partnership Preliminary Interest Form is selected after screening and approval, will be required to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the District.

The Business Services and Contract Management department will develop the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the partner.

Any Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be reviewed and approved by appropriate department, based on the partnership subject matter, and approved by the Board of Trustees, as required by Board policy and applicable law.

Organizations may be contacted by Division/Department heads for additional information to complete the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The principal may not enter into any written agreement or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) without the approval of the corresponding Division/Department Head and official written notification from the District.

The Office of Family and Community Engagement will contact the requestor to notify them of the status of their request.

The approval, if granted, will designate the schools at which the request is valid and the period of time for which the approval is granted.

The approval, or denial, status will be communicated to principals of all participating schools.

Should an organization not comply with the requirements of the District as stated, or attempt to alter the nature of the program or services without receiving written approval, the approval shall be automatically void.  The District has the authority to revoke the partnership for any reason. Approval of a request is not an endorsement of the individual/organization by the District, and any representations to the effect that the District has "endorsed," "sponsored," or "joined with," the individual/organization are strictly prohibited.

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. It is the responsibility of the requester to make sure all required items are included with the partnership request. 

Important note: If approved by all parties, all outside organization personnel must complete a volunteer background check through the District’s volunteer management system.

Questions? Contact us at (210) 554-2205.

Thank you for your interest in supporting SAISD!