August 27, 2008
Status:
Approval of Agreement with Share-A-Pet Organization, Inc.
Share-A-Pet, Inc., (SAP) is a nonprofit organization committed to providing pet therapy in health care and education facilities. The group is currently delivering their programs in Palm Beach County schools and hospitals. SAP offers a reading program for students similar to the one already in place in selected schools via the District’s partnership with the Humane Society of Broward County and Miles for Smiles, Inc.
District staff has monitored Share-A-Pet programs to confirm that SAP standards for animal health and training are aligned with the District’s requirements for using animals in the classroom.
Approved as to form and legal content by School Board Attorney.
There is no financial impact to the district for this agreement.
Requested Action
Approval of Agreement with Share-A-Pet Organization, Inc.
Summary
Share-A-Pet, Inc., (SAP) is a nonprofit organization committed to providing pet therapy in health care and education facilities. The group is currently delivering their programs in Palm Beach County schools and hospitals. SAP offers a reading program for students similar to the one already in place in selected schools via the District’s partnership with the Humane Society of Broward County and Miles for Smiles, Inc.
District staff has monitored Share-A-Pet programs to confirm that SAP standards for animal health and training are aligned with the District’s requirements for using animals in the classroom.
Approved as to form and legal content by School Board Attorney.
School Board Goals
| Goal Six: Parents, Business and Community Partnerships (2008-2011) |
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the district for this agreement.
Source of Additional Information
Merrie Meyers-Kershaw 754 321-1970
Associated File Attachments
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Share-A-Pet Agreement (Files) | |
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ExecutedCompleteCopy (Files) |