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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, June 23, 2015
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Acting Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Occupational Therapy Affiliation Agreement with South University, LLC d/b/a South University-Tampa and The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida for Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapy Assistant Fieldwork Experience (Student Services Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
We request approval for the Occupational Therapy Affiliation Agreement with South University, LLC d/b/a South University-Tampa for Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapy Assistant fieldwork experience.  South University, LLC d/b/a South University-Tampa requires students enrolled in their Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physical Therapy Assistant programs to receive fieldwork experience as part of their instruction.  The Occupational/Physical Therapy Assistant Fieldwork programs have been successful in Hillsborough County Public Schools since 1997.

The Department of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) recognizes the need for trained personnel in Occupational/Physical Therapy due to a current shortage nationwide and has offered to provide South University, LLC d/b/a South University-Tampa students the necessary fieldwork experience with district Occupational/Physical Therapists at various school sites.  The students will assist in assessing, documenting, and developing treatment plans with short-term and long-term goals for students.  District personnel will have the opportunity to observe and evaluate the students for prospective employment in the district.  This agreement is for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2017.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This agenda item has no financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
Feedback using student evaluation forms provided by South University, LLC d/b/a South University-Tampa.
SUBMITTED BY:  Sheree Glass, Coordinator, OT/PT Programs
Maryann Parks, General Director   Wynne A. Tye
Department of Exceptional Student Education
(813) 273-7025
  Assistant Superintendent, Student Services
(813) 273-7033
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150623_694 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 2.02