The School Board of Broward County, Florida
Created : April 21, 2013 at 07:43 PM
Meeting: Regular School Board Meeting :  FF. Office of Academics  
FF-1. New Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and South Florida Manufacturer's Association, Inc. (D)  
March 05, 2013
Status: 
Open Agenda
 
 

Quick Summary / Abstract
Approve the New Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and South Florida Manufacturer's Association, Inc.  The contract period is March 6, 2013 through June 30, 2015.

The South Florida Manufacturer's Association, Inc. Apprenticeship agency operates a Registered Machining Apprenticeship Program.

Broward County offers the largest Apprenticeship Program in the state, serving more than 1,000 apprentices in eighteen trade areas, including District Maintenance.  Each program is registered with the state according to established apprenticeship standards. The apprenticeship programs provide an opportunity for students to learn by taking related training classes while working in the industry in a supervised environment. Apprentices who complete the program also qualify for 27 credits toward an Associate of Science Degree in Industrial Management Technology at Broward College. This collaboration assures that apprentices are college and career ready upon completion of the apprenticeship program.

This agreement provides funding for program recruitment; instructional materials and supplies; equipment upgrade, replacement and repair; other supervisory and administrative costs to include, but not limited to, required funds to attend conferences and professional meetings; and instructors' salaries and benefits for the Industrial Cooperative Education (ICE) and Related Instruction (RI) components of the program.

This New Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

There is a financial impact of $22,374 to the district.  The source of funds is the Workforce Development Education Fund.  There is no additional financial impact to the district.


Requested Action
Approve the New Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and South Florida Manufacturer's Association, Inc.  The contract period is March 6, 2013 through June 30, 2015.


Summary
The South Florida Manufacturer?s Association, Inc., Apprenticeship agency operates a Registered Machining Apprenticeship Program.

Broward County offers the largest Apprenticeship Program in the state, serving more than 1,000 apprentices in eighteen trade areas, including District Maintenance.  Each program is registered with the state according to established apprenticeship standards. The apprenticeship programs provide an opportunity for students to learn by taking related training classes while working in the industry in a supervised environment. Apprentices who complete the program also qualify for 27 credits toward an Associate of Science Degree in Industrial Management Technology at Broward College. This collaboration assures that apprentices are college and career ready upon completion of the apprenticeship program.

This agreement provides funding for program recruitment; instructional materials and supplies; equipment upgrade, replacement and repair; other supervisory and administrative costs to include, but not limited to, required funds to attend conferences and professional meetings; and instructors' salaries and benefits for the Industrial Cooperative Education (ICE) and Related Instruction (RI) components of the program.

This New Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

School Board Goals
Goal 1: High Quality Instruction


Financial Impact
There is a financial impact of $22,374 to the district.  The source of funds is the Workforce Development Education Fund.  There is no additional financial impact to the district.


Source of Additional Information
Marie Wright 754-321-1850 John Felser 754-321-8401 Bob Usefof 754-321-8442



Associated File Attachments
S FL Manufacturer Assoc Agreement (Files)  
ExecutedCompleteCopy (Files)