2017-523-E Finance - Historic Hillsborough Commission - Outside Agency Performance Agreement

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DocuSign Envelope ID: 1632E805-38D3-49DF-9836-981006B20F64 XHIBIT A PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION g) Describe the credentials of the program manager and other key staff. (Ex, Identify Program Manager and credentials, describe training provided to volunteers, etc.) Executive Director — Kate Faherty. MS in Special Education; Educational Administrator for NC AHEC Program; Assistant Professor, Atlantic Christian College.; Member, Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary, Historic Hillsborough Commission 2004—2016. Site Manager- Ronda L. Tucker: Extensive experience in business management and administration. Program planning and implementation: Staff and committees of the HHC carry out the following: - Provision of in- depth, age appropriate educational programs for school groups - Free tours to visitors available five days per week - Development of additional program components - New exhibits related to the site, its people and history with emphasis on the Burwell Family and Elizabeth Throughout the year the HCC and Burwell School partner with local agencies servicing Orange County and surrounding areas. Our paid staff as well as various commissioners and volunteers operate to maintain the Burwell School Historic Site. The Burwell School is open to the public and partner with local agencies to service residents and visitors. The ;urwell School offers education and cultural experiences that are made available and are utilized by residents and visitors of the elderly population, families of all incomes and of all ages and disabilities visit our site each year Our organization provides education and cultural experiences to visitors. Our staff and volunteers are educated and become teachers and guides to visitors and provide opportunities to learn about history from the 19'th Century in Hillsborough, history and education about The Burwell School and many students who lived in the town and surrounding areas and as far as Florida and New York. They learn about Elizabeth Keck ly who lived at the Burwell School then later became a famous dressmaker to Mary Todd Lincoln after buying her freedom. In our last 2 quarters we welcomed nearly 3,000 visitors — we welcomed school aged students - field trips, home schooled groups, girl scout troops, elderly visitors and residents including assisted living facility groups we host throughout the year, underprivileged residents and children of all incomes and ages. Site opens in coordination with town events held by local organizations such as the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce, Orange Co. Museum, Hillsborough Arts Council, Visitor Services, and provide visitors with education, activities, experiences and events such as Hillsborough History Days, Living History Day, Colonial Kids Day, Art Walk/Last Fridays, Sundays in Hillsborough, Hillsborough Parade. The Burwell School is also open to the public and offers tours and experiences 5 days a week. h) Why is funding this program a good investment for the community? How does funding this program add value to the community?(250 words OR LESS) The Burwell School is a precious historic resource for Orange County, one of only two historic house museums I the county and the ONLY one offering free tours five days a week. In the first two quarters of the current fiscal year, the site welcomed nearly 3,0nd 00 visitors including hundreds of Orange County schoolchildren, as well as elderly residents, students participating in cultural enrichment projects, and teachers. The site is open in PROGRAM INFORMATION 1/31/2017 4:15:48 PM P e 3 of 2 2