R92-140RESOLUTION NO. R92-/~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMmiSSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE F~YOR AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH,
FLORIDA, AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF PAL~
BEACH COUNTY, FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION; A COPY OF SAID
AMENDMENT BEING ATTACHED HERETO AS
EXHIBIT "A"; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it has been deemed by the City Commission of
he City of Boynton Beach to be in the best interests of the
~itizens and residents of the City of Boynton Beach to
~xecute the said Agreement with the School Board of Palm
~each County for emergency medical technology education.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
~F THE CITY OFBOYNTON EEACH, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1o The City Corami'ssion of the City of
~oynton Beach, Florida hereby authorizes the Mayor and City
21erk to execute a certain Amendment to the Agreement
)etween the City of Boynton Beach and The School Board of
?alm Beach County, which Agreement is attached hereto as
~xhibit "A" and made a part hereof.
Section 2. This Resolution
Lmmediately upon passage.
shall take effect
PASSED AND ADOPTED this /~ day of August, 1992.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
CTTEST:
Vice ~ayor
~--o n~e r~
Com~i s s i~er
~lerk
(C~r'po~ate Seal
(BBFD)
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THE SCHOOL BOARD DR C. MONICA UHLHORN
OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA SUPERINTENDENT
OF SCHOOLS
VOCATIONAL - TECHNICAL EDUCATION
1235 15TH STREET
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401
�ACH CL'.71 407 - 640 -5089
September 14, 1992
Ed Allen, Chief
City of Boynton Beach -Fire Rescue
P.O. Box 310
Boynton Beach, F1 33425 -0310
Dear Chief Allen:
Attached please find a copy of the fuily executed agreement. between
City of _Boynton Beach -Fire Rescue and The School Board of Palm
Beach County for the county's health occupations program(s).
We look forward to continuing our coopeiative effort to meet the
educational needs of the community.
Since ely,
Uly es Smith, Coordinator
Ad t, Vocational and Community Education
US:DBH
Attachment_
cc: Donna B. Hamill
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AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
AND
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
FOR
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
I. PARTICIPATING AGENCIES:
The participating agencies in this agreement are The School Board of Palm Beach County,
hereinafter called the "SCHOOL BOARD," and CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, hereinafter called the
EMS "PROVIDER."
II. STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT:
This is a mutual agreement between the administration of the Provider and The School Board of
Palm Beach County, Florida, that the EMS Provider will accept emergency medical technology/EMT
students from the vocational - technical education programs for supervised learning experiences in
the care of patients in accordance with the provisions set forth in this agreement.
Whereas, the parties hereto recognize that the School Board is in need of health care facilities to
train vocational education students in the area of emergency medical technology education
pursuant to the State Plan for Vocational Education of the State Department of Education and
The School Board of Palm Beach County policies and procedures; and
Whereas, the parties hereto recognize that interest in promoting those educational goals and
objectives of the State Department of Education and The School Board of Palm Beach County
which further excellence in emergency medical services; and
Whereas, the Provider desires to provide the necessary Emergency Medical Services facility for
observation and selected clinical experiences to assist this program both parties therefore agree,
in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements expressed herein, as follows:
III. GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE AGREEMENT:
1. The education of the student shall be the primary purpose of the training program.
2. The School Board shall be responsible for the education of the student.
3. The School Board shall be responsible for selecting learning experiences for the students
with the assistance and cooperation of the EMS Provider personnel.
4. The Emergency Medical Services Provider agrees to share in the education of the student
through the cooperation and assistance of its staff with the faculty of the School Board
and in the guidance and supervision of the students.
5. The number of students scheduled to a Provider will be planned by the School Board and
the Provider.
6. Students will be involved chiefly in learning experiences through observation; however,
in order to conform to the requirements of the Florida Department of Education Program
Course Standards and the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services Rules, didactic
instruction reinforced in the clinical area will be offered by the Provider. Any such
instruction MUST be supervised by trained authorized instructors and such instruction shall
conform to Chapter 10D -66.58 (3) (e) and (f) 3. Rules of Department of Health and
Rehabilitative Services. Emergency Medical Technicians shall be trained in the BASIC
MINIMUM SKILLS as outlined in Chapter 10D -66.56 (1) of HRS Emergency Medical
Services Rules.
7. The School Board agrees to comply with the applicable established policies and practices
of the Emergency Medical Services Provider. The Provider shall be responsible for
providing the School Board with all applicable established policies and practices of the
EMS facility.
8. The School Board recognizes its liability for certain tortious acts of its agents,officers, and
employees to the extent and limit provided in 768.28, Florida Statutes, The State of
Florida's partial waiver of sovereign immunity, provided, however, this provision shall not
be construed as a waiver of any right of defense that the Board may possess and reserve
all such rights as against any and all claims that may be brought under this agreement.
9. The Emergency Medical Services Provider will be liable for any acts or omissions of its
employees. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed a waiver sovereign immunity
pursuant to Florida Statutes Section 768.28.
10. The Emergency Medical Services Provider is an independent contractor and not agents,
employees, partners, associates, or joint ventures of the Board. The students and faculty
of the Board are not employees, servants, or agents of the Providers but rather: 1) the
students are students of the School Board, and 2) the faculty are employees of the School
Board. There are no third party beneficiaries of or to this Agreement.
IV. THE SCHOOL BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITY:
1. To maintain standards recommended in the State Plan for Emergency Medical Technology
Education of the State Department of Education and standards and procedures as outlined
in the Florida Administrative Code of the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative
Services.
2. To employ Florida certified health occupations (paramedic) faculty who shall be
responsible for implementing the philosophy and the objectives of The School Board and
developing the curriculum.
The faculty shall be responsible for:
a. Selecting assignments in cooperation with EMS personnel and supervising students
in their learning experiences.
b. Planning for concurrent related instruction (informal and formal classroom) as
needed to meet the objectives of the program. This instruction will be scheduled
during the regular hours of the program.
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c. Maintaining individual records of class and clinical instruction, emergency medical
technology practice, and evaluation of student competency and health.
d. Preparing a clinical rotation plan for services to be used for experience and
securing the written approval of the plan from the Director of the Emergency
Medical Services facility prior to the beginning of the affiliation. Before any
material changes are made in the plan, they will be discussed and approved in
writing by the Director of the Emergency Medical Services facility.
V. THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FACILITY'S RESPONSIBILITY:
1. To make available to faculty and students facilities and clinical services for planned
learning experiences through observation and selected clinical experiences in the
emergency medical technology curriculum.
2. To share and assist in the responsibility for the guidance and supervision of the students,
particularly in restricted areas.
3. The Provider may include members of the faculty of the .School Board in staff meetings
when policies to be discussed will affect or are related to the emergency medical
technology program. The Provider shall, at all times, provide The School Board with
written notice of the changes in policy and procedures in a timely manner,especially as
such policies and procedures relate to or affect the emergency medical technology program.
VI. THE SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES:
1. The educational program shall consist of no less then six hours per week of classroom
instruction, laboratory practice and experiences in selected learning situations in hospitals
and other health agencies. The division and arrangement of time to include the theoretical
and clinical learning experiences shall be determined by the faculty, and be based upon
the needs of the students for specific learning experiences to meet the objectives of the
program.
2. Students will be assigned for emergency medical services, clinical and pre - hospital
experience Monday through Sunday during the hours of 8 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for 6 to 8
hour shifts.
3. Students will be given holidays as provided for in the regular school calendar.
VII. REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF STUDENT:
The participating Provider has the right to request the School Board to withdraw any student from
its facilities whose conduct or work is not, in the reasonable opinion of the administrator of the
EMS facility, in accordance with acceptable standards of performance.
The School Board may at anytime withdraw a student whose progress, conduct, or work does not
meet the standard of The School Board for continuation in the program.
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VIII. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT:
If either party to this agreement wishes to terminate this agreement, at least thirty days written
notice shall be given by either participating agency, and termination including withdrawal of
students and faculty from the Emergency Medical Services facility shall occur at least thirty days
from receipt of written notice. For purposes of notice, the School Board representative shall be
the Director of the Vocational - Technical Education Department, The School Board of Palm Beach
County.
IX. STUDENT INSURANCE:
Each student will provide proof of professional liability insurance coverage with minimum limits
of $1,000,000/$3,000,000, and be encouraged to be covered by their own health and accident
plan.
X. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT:
Modification of the agreement shall be made only upon mutual consent of both parties and a
contract addendum shall be executed by both parties hereto.
XI. TITLE IX AGREEMENT:
The participating agency agrees not to discriminate against any trainee in any manner whatsoever
on account of race, creed, color, age, sex, handicap or national origin.
XII. LENGTH OF AGREEMENT:
This agreement will be effective for the fiscal year July 1, 1992, through June 30, 1993.
XIII. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT:
It is the intent of both parties to review this agreement each year and renew if approved by both
parties.
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XIV. COPIES OF THIS AGREEMENT:
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida and if any dispute arises,
then venue shall be in Palm Beach County.
Copies of this contractual agreement shall be submitted to the office of the State of Florida
Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services.
Copies of the contractual agreement shall be placed on file in the Vocational - Technical Education
Department.
Dated this `$ day of , 19 9 2
The School Board of
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH Palm Beach County, Florida
Agency
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By d _ / By .! • Lei—,
NARKaatilkic Mayor William Graham
Chairman
(SEAL)
Attest s - e ,
- n -) at, Ant. Atte '
AtAritt x Monica :1 orn
City Clerk (p ) Superinten. nt
APP' ED AS1 T0 GAL FORM: Reviewed: Office of General Counsel
C: t ttorney IL
By7� =
Attorite
Revised: June 1992
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