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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, September 9, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Affiliation Agreement for Clinical Education for Veterinary Assisting Programs, 2014/2015
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
We request approval of the following affiliation agreement to provide clinical education for veterinary assisting programs:

  • Hillsborough Community College

The Florida Department of Education curriculum frameworks, industry certification from the Florida Veterinary Medical Association, and the upcoming animal science industry certification from Florida Farm Bureau require clinical education for the veterinary assisting and animal science education program enrollees.  At this time, Plant City High School has 180 students that require the hands-on clinical experience provided by this affiliation agreement.  The length of programs in which students are enrolled range from three to four years.  These agreements are necessary to fulfill our obligation to students for clinical experiences necessary to obtain industry certifications. 

The partnerships that we establish with the clinical and educational facilities in this community are essential to our education programs and beneficial to the agriculture industry.  We are pleased that the quality of our graduates provides an incentive to the industry to continue our mutually beneficial relationship.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funding for the agriculture education programs is included in the general operating budget.
EVALUATION
Clinical materials and resources will be evaluated by students and instructors after each rotation utilizing the Veterinary Skills Assessment instrument provided with their training.
SUBMITTED BY:  Pamela Walden, Supervisor, Agribusiness and JROTC
Warren S. Brooks   Wynne A. Tye
General Director, Career, Technical, and Adult Education
(813) 231-1860
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140909_640 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section A Item# 1.02