Free School Management Contract Template
School Management Contract
This School Management Contract (the "Contract") is made and entered into on [Date], by and between [Your Company Name] (the "School"), located at [Your Company Address], and [Management Company Name] (the "Management Company"), located at [Management Company Address].
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the School desires to contract with the Management Company to provide comprehensive management services to enhance the educational environment and operational efficiency of the School;
WHEREAS, the Management Company has the expertise, experience, and resources necessary to provide such services;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
I. SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.1 General Management
The Management Company shall provide overall administrative management of the School, including but not limited to:
a. Strategic planning and implementation
b. Policy development and enforcement
c. Staff recruitment, training, and evaluation
d. Financial management and budgeting
e. Facility maintenance and management
1.2 Academic Services
The Management Company shall be responsible for:
a. Curriculum development and review
b. Student assessment and evaluation
c. Teacher training and professional development
d. Implementing educational programs and initiatives
1.3 Student Services
The Management Company shall oversee:
a. Enrollment and admissions processes
b. Student records management
c. Extracurricular activities and programs
d. Counseling and support services
1.4 Operational Services
The Management Company shall manage the day-to-day operations of the School, including:
a. Facility management and upkeep
b. Transportation services
c. Food services
d. Safety and security protocols
II. TERM AND TERMINATION
2.1 Term
This Contract shall commence on [Start Date] and continue for a period of [Number of Years] years, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of this Contract.
2.2 Termination for Convenience
Either party may terminate this Contract for any reason upon [Number of Days] days’ written notice to the other party.
2.3 Termination for Cause
Either party may terminate this Contract immediately upon written notice if the other party materially breaches any provision of this Contract and fails to cure such breach within [Number of Days] days after receiving written notice of the breach.
2.4 Effect of Termination
Upon termination of this Contract, the Management Company shall cease all services and promptly deliver to the School all materials, records, and documents related to the School’s operations.
III. COMPENSATION
3.1 Management Fee
The School agrees to pay the Management Company a management fee of $[Amount] per month, payable on the [Day] of each month for services rendered under this Contract.
3.2 Reimbursable Expenses
The School shall reimburse the Management Company for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in connection with the performance of its duties under this Contract, including but not limited to travel, lodging, and materials, upon presentation of appropriate documentation.
IV. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
4.1 Educational Standards
The Management Company shall ensure that the School’s educational programs meet or exceed the standards set by applicable local, state, and federal regulations, as well as the standards set by accrediting organizations.
4.2 Financial Standards
The Management Company shall manage the School’s finances in a manner that ensures fiscal responsibility and sustainability, including maintaining accurate financial records and preparing annual budgets and financial reports.
4.3 Compliance
The Management Company shall adhere to and observe all relevant and applicable laws, regulations, and policies in the execution and fulfillment of its responsibilities and obligations as specified and delineated under the terms and conditions of this Contract.
V. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES
5.1 Independent Contractor
The Management Company is an independent contractor and shall not be deemed an employee, agent, or partner of the School. Neither party shall have the authority to bind the other or incur obligations on the other’s behalf without the other party’s prior written consent.
5.2 No Third-Party Beneficiaries
This Contract is intended to confer benefits exclusively upon the parties involved in this agreement, and it is not designed to provide any advantages or benefits to any individual, entity, or third party who is not a signatory to this Contract.
VI. CONFIDENTIALITY
6.1 Confidential Information
The Management Company acknowledges that during the course of performing its duties under this Contract, it may have access to confidential information of the School. The Management Company agrees to maintain the confidentiality of such information and not to disclose it to any third party without the School’s prior written consent.
6.2 Return of Confidential Information
At the conclusion and termination of this Contract, it is incumbent upon the Management Company to ensure that all confidential information, which it currently possesses and has obtained over the course of the contractual relationship with the School, is returned in its entirety to the School.
VII. INDEMNIFICATION
7.1 Indemnification by Management Company
The Management Company shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the School, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in connection with the Management Company’s performance of its duties under this Contract.
7.2 Indemnification by School
The School shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Management Company, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in connection with the School’s actions or omissions related to this Contract.
VIII. INSURANCE
8.1 Insurance Requirements
The Management Company shall maintain, at its own expense, insurance coverage in the following types and amounts:
a. General Liability Insurance: $[Amount] per occurrence and $[Amount] in the aggregate.
b. Professional Liability Insurance: $[Amount] per claim and $[Amount] in the aggregate.
c. Workers’ Compensation Insurance: As required by law.
8.2 Proof of Insurance
The Management Company shall provide the School with certificates of insurance evidencing the required coverage prior to the commencement of services under this Contract and upon request by the School.
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
9.1 Governing Law
This contractual agreement shall be governed by, interpreted, and construed in full accordance with the legal statutes, regulations, and established laws of the State of [State].
9.2 Dispute Resolution
In the event of any dispute arising out of or relating to this Contract, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through good-faith negotiations. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiations, the parties agree to submit the dispute to mediation before resorting to litigation.
9.3 Entire Agreement
This Contract represents the complete and exhaustive agreement between the parties involved, effectively replacing and nullifying all previous agreements, understandings, and representations. This holds true regardless of whether such prior agreements, understandings, and representations were made orally or in writing and irrespective of the nature and context in which they were established, as long as they pertain to the subject matter addressed in this Contract.
9.4 Amendments
This Contract may be altered or modified solely through a written agreement, which must be duly signed and executed by both involved parties.
9.5 Waiver
No waiver of any provision of this Contract shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party waiving the right. The waiver of any breach of any provision of this Contract shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach.
9.6 Severability
In the event that any specific provision or clause within this Contract is deemed invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, this determination shall not affect the validity, legality, or enforceability of the remaining provisions. Consequently, all other terms, conditions, and provisions of this Contract that are not so deemed shall continue to remain in full force and effect, preserving the intent of the parties to the greatest extent possible and allowing the enforceable aspects of this Contract to remain operational and effective.
9.7 Notices
All notices required or permitted under this Contract shall be in writing and shall be deemed delivered when delivered in person, or deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the parties at their respective addresses set forth above.
X. SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this School Management Contract as of the day and year first above written.
[Your Company Name]
[Your Name]
[Your Job Title]
[Management Company Name]
[Authorized Representative Name]
[Job Title]
