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Title: Recommendation: I recommend that the School Board approve the standard agreement for Athletic Trainers for FY 06, in the not-to-exceed amount of $335,000 and authorize the Superintendent and Board Chairman to sign all necessary documents. Description: Approve standard agreement for Athletic Trainers for FY 06 in the not-to-exceed amount of $335,000. · Individual high schools through the athletic director and/or principal will select an athletic trainer for their school to cover sports (boys and girls). · Athletic trainers must be certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association (N.A.T.A.) and licensed in · The District will compensate each athletic trainer up to $15,000 ($10,000 for those with fewer sports) per high school based upon 1,000 hours of service of which a minimum of 250 hours will be allocated to each of the three sports seasons (fall, winter and spring); schools having fewer sports and teams will compensate the trainers based upon the hours needed. · The athletic trainers will work with the athletes and coaches based upon individual needs at the school. Practice, game and event coverage will be coordinated and schedules agreed upon by both parties. Special attention will be given to those sports with the most potential for injuries (football, soccer, basketball and wrestling) but not to the exclusion of any other sport. · Professional liability and comprehensive general liability insurance are required from all athletic trainers as well as a Hold Harmless Agreement · A sample contract between the School Board of Palm Beach County and medical provider/athletic trainer is attached. · The contract period is August 1, 2005 through July 31, 2006. Financial Impact: For Additional Information, contact: Joseph M. Moore (moorej@palmbeach.k12.fl.us) Brenda Magee, Yetta Greene Attachments (list):
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