STEP 3: Formalizing the Partnership

Partners are guided through the formal documentation process to ensure partnership needs and expectations are met. Below are the four main processes that may apply:

Community Partnerships & Family Engagement

Potential partner is a non-profit organization

Proposed program/service involves access to CMS facilities and/ or contracts with students, staff/teachers, and/or families

Proposed program/ service is free for attendees

Community Use of Schools

• Facilities will be used before or after school hours
• Program/service is not free to participants
• Organization is a for-profit entity
• Contact Cynthia Marrero, Community Use of Schools

Data Collection and Requests

• Can include surveys, questionnaires, assessments, tests, interviews, and focus groups.
• Contact Susie Freije, CMS Office of Accountability.

CMS Procurement Process

• Applies when the organization or business is requesting a financial commitment from CMS