Title: P8 Certified Athletic Trainers

Recommendation:

I recommend that the School Board approve additional estimated expenditures for Certified Athletic Trainers for FY06 in the not-to-exceed amount of $92,000.

Description:

P8  Approve request for additional estimated expenditure for Certified Athletic Trainers for FY06 in the not-to-exceed amount of $92,000. 

·      District to increase payment of each athletic trainer from $15,000 to $19,000 ($10,000 to $12,670 for those with fewer sports) per high school based upon 1,000 hours of service for FY06.  

·      Previous approval for the $15,000 ($335,000 total) for Certified Athletic Trainers in FY06 was approved at the July 20, 2005, Board meeting.

·      Market conditions in comparison to other school districts in the area, such as Dade and Broward, show that Palm Beach County is undervalued for this service, thereby negating hiring efforts of qualified athletic trainers.  Several High Schools are currently without services.

·      In keeping with market trends, an additional increase for these services in FY07 is anticipated to $22,500 per athletic trainer.

Financial Impact:
The additional financial impact to the District Budget is estimated at $92,000.  

For Additional Information, contact:

Joseph M. Moore (moorej@palmbeach.l12.fl.us)

Dr.Brenda Magee, Yetta Green