June 19, 2007
Status:
Approve the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Nova Southeastern University School, Inc. (NSU)
The Law Clerk Program was originally instituted in 2001. This program provides additional assistance to the School Board Attorney’s Office while enhancing and providing practical educational opportunities for law students selected to participate in the program.
The current Agreement expires on June 30, 2007. The attached Agreement provides for the continuation of the program for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009. In addition, paragraph five of the agreement was amended to provide that law clerks may work more than 20 hours per week during NSU’s summer, spring, and winter breaks.
Law Clerks are paid at the rate of $20 per hour for a maximum of 20 hours per week except as noted above. The financial impact to the district to employ up to four law clerks would be approximately $94,000 per year. The source of funds is the General Counsel’s department budget.
Requested Action
Approve the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Nova Southeastern University School, Inc. (NSU)
Summary
The Law Clerk Program was originally instituted in 2001. This program provides additional assistance to the School Board Attorney’s Office while enhancing and providing practical educational opportunities for law students selected to participate in the program.
The current Agreement expires on June 30, 2007. The attached Agreement provides for the continuation of the program for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009. In addition, paragraph five of the agreement was amended to provide that law clerks may work more than 20 hours per week during NSU’s summer, spring, and winter breaks.
School Board Goals
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Financial Impact
Law Clerks are paid at the rate of $20 per hour for a maximum of 20 hours per week except as noted above. The financial impact to the district to employ up to four law clerks would be approximately $94,000 per year. The source of funds is the General Counsel’s department budget.
Source of Additional Information
Edward J Marko Esq 754-321-2050
Associated File Attachments
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ExecutedCompleteCopy (Files) |