Human Resources Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, November 19, 2019
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Affiliation Agreement with the University of South Florida to Allow Students to Serve as Final Interns in the District (Human Resources)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Hillsborough County Public Schools currently accepts interns from approximately fifty (50) approved institutions throughout the country. Students typically participate in a 12-week internship program in their final semester prior to graduation. During final internships, College of Education students are provided the opportunity to design standard-based lessons, and deliver instruction with the guidance and support of a collaborating teacher. All collaborating teachers meet both state and district-level eligibility requirements.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Recruit, support, and retain a highly effective and diverse workforce
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
EVALUATION
Currently Hillsborough County Public Schools hosts approximately 600-700 student interns per academic year with the majority of final interns placed in Hillsborough County Public Schools hired as instructional employees upon successful completion of their internship and receipt of bachelor’s degree.
SUBMITTED BY:  Sara Kay Bonti, Supervisor, Recruitment

Craig S. Horstman		Marie Whelan, Ed.D.
General Manager of Personnel Services (813) 840-7343		Chief Human Resources Officer (813) 840-7328
		B 4.08
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20191119_933 (Reorganization/Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 4.08