Download - Youth Programs Standard of Care
Standard of CareOrdinanceMay 22, 2014
Section 42.041 of State Code
Compliance:• According to 42.041 (b)(14): Services
provided by the City of College Station Parks and Recreation Department meet all exemptions to the legislation
• Must be evidenced through an approved Standard of Care Ordinance
Proposed Ordinance
Applies to:• Elementary age (ages 5 through 13) recreation
programs• Specifically Parks and Recreation• Lincoln Recreation Center• Southwood Community Center• After-school and summer programming
Draft of Ordinance
Modeled after City of Addison:• Similar programming and structure• Approved in April 2013
Focus of Ordinance
Specific to Parks and Recreation:• Staffing responsibilities – designate hierarchy• Ratios – better than industry standards– Standard = <20 youth – 1 staff– CSPARD = 15–1 @ Lincoln Rec. Center; 10-1 @ SWCC
(ratio depends on age, location, and activity)• Training and Discipline – updating current staff
and parent manuals
Standard of Care Awareness
Once approved:• Published on website• Posted and available in Parks and Recreation
facilities and Rec-Trac• Distributed to all program participants