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SUWANNEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING
December 18,2018
AGENDA
Call to Order - 6:00 p.m.
Student remarks and pledge to the flag by Suwannee Primary School
Special Recognition by the Superintendent:
• 2018 National and State FFA Convention Winners - Students
Suwannee Middle School lake Wooley
McKay den Wilkerson
Branford High School Arley Bryant
Wyatte Eakins
Destiny Fennell
Colt Frierson
Alley Hacht
Tania Henderson
T errah Henderson
- National Champion: Agriscience Fair, Plant Systems Division 2 Category
- National Champion: Agriscience Fair, Plant Systems Division 2 Category
- Awarded State FF A Degree
- Finalist: Forest Products Proficiency
- Finalist: National Agriscience Fair-Top 10 - Winner: Florida FF A Division 6 Power and
Technical System Category - Finalist: Dairy Proficiency
- Awarded State FF A Degree
- Awarded State FF A Degree
- Finalist: Agriculture Education - Awarded American FFA Degree
- Awarded American FFA Degree
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Chloe Linton
Dylan White
Taylor White
Tiffanie White
Trevon White
Trey White
Barrett Young
Suwannee High School Sarah-Beth Lee
Brent Long
Maggie Reaves
Dallas Taylor
Will Wood
- Awarded State FF A Degree
- Awarded State FF A Degree
- Finalist: Florida FF A State Star Placement - Awarded State FF A Degree
- Finalist: Ag Sales
- Winner: Agriculture Service and Repair Proficiency
- Winner: Nursery Operations Proficiency, National Gold
- Finalist: National Agriscience Fair-Top 10 - Winner: Florida FF A Division 6 Power and
Technical System Category - Finalist: Vegetable Production Proficiency
- Finalist: Agricultural Communications Proficiency
- Finalist: Forage Production Proficiency - Winner: Forage Production Proficiency
- Awarded State FF A Degree - Finalist: Agricultural Education Proficiency - Winner: Agricultural Education Proficiency
- Awarded State FF A Degree - Finalist: Poultry Production Proficiency - Finalist: Fruit and Vegetable Production
Proficiency - Winner: Poultry Production Proficiency
- Awarded State FF A Degree
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• Fashion Share ProgramlDonation of Supplies to SCSD School Clinics
Ms. Constance Pierce, President of First Central Missionary Baptist Association Women's Auxiliary on behalf of the following churches:
Falling Creek Missionary Baptist Church New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church Greater Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church Deep Creek Missionary Baptist Church Greater True Vine Missionary Baptist Church Sister Welcome Missionary Baptist Church Hope Well Missionary Baptist Church New National Grove Missionary Baptist Church Springfield Missionary Baptist Church Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
• "Willingness to Go Above and Beyond" (For providing assistance to Jackson County School District after Hurricane Michael)
Facilities Department John Betz Ethan Butts Mark Carver Nick Copeland Mark Fitzpatrick Lawrence Jelks
• HealthierUS School Challenge: Smarter Lunchrooms Award by USDA
Branford Elementary School Cafeteria - Rosanna Holtzclaw Suwannee Primary School Cafeteria - Leona Ash Suwannee Elementary School Cafeteria - Becky Kirby Suwannee Intermediate School Cafeteria - Georgia Chancey
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• School of Excellence Award by the State Board of Education
Suwannee Elementary School
• SCSD Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year
Amy Boggus, SCSD Principal of the Year Angie Stuckey, SCSD Assistant Principal of the Year
Citizen Input (A Citizen Input Form must be completed and submitted to the secretary to the Superintendent/School Board prior to addressing the Board. We ask that speakers keep their comments to two minutes.)
The Superintendent recommends approval to adopt the Agenda.
The Superintendent recommends approval of the Consent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
Anyone present may approach the Board concerning any item on this agenda. Board members may pull any item on the Consent Agenda for discussion and separate action.
1. The Superintendent recommends approval of the following Minutes: (pgs.9-20)
November 13,2018
November 20, 2018
- Workshop Session - Special Meeting - Expulsion Issues Hearing (Private) - Expulsion Issues Hearing (Private-
Evidentiary /F ormal Hearing) - Reorganization Meeting - Regular Meeting
2. The Superintendent recommends approval of the monthly financial statement for November 2018.
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3. The Superintendent presents the following bills for the period November 1-30, 2018:
General Checking Account General Fund 1000 $ 759,747.24 LCIF Fund 3200 274,428.53 Food Service Fund 4100 196,797.96 Federal Fund 4200 138 l 523.82
$ 1,369,497.55
Payroll Checking Account General Fund 1000 $ 3,125,177.74 Food Service Fund 4100 135,584.30 Federal Fund 4200 334 l 538.73
$ 3,595,300.77
Grand Total $ 4,964,798.32
4. The Superintendent recommends approval of the following budget amendments for fiscal year 2018-2019:
General 1-5
LCIF III-5
Special Revenues IV -4 (Food Service) IV -5 (F ederal)
5. The Superintendent recommends approval of the following contracts/agreements for the 2018-2019 school year: (RENEWAL) (Note: These contracts have been reviewed and approved by Board Attorney Leonard Dietzen.)
#2019-80 Clinical Education Agreement between NF Suwannee, LLC d/b/a Suwannee Health and Rehabilitation Center, Live Oak, Florida and the Suwannee County School Board Commercial Food and Culinary Managers, and the Dietary Management Programs (Renewal/Revised) (pgs. 21-39)
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#2019-81 Clinical Education Agreement between NF Suwannee, LLC d/b/a Suwannee Health and Rehabilitation Center, Live Oak, Florida and the Suwannee County School Board Patient Care Technician and Practical Nurse Education Programs (Renewal/Revised) (pgs. 40-58)
6. The Superintendent recommends approval of an out-of-state trip for a Branford High School (BHS) 6th grade student to travel with the Branford Elementary School (BES) Safety Patrol students to Washington, DC, on April 11-16, 2019. (Funded by fundraising and parents of the student at no cost to the District.) (Note: The BES out-of-state trip was Board approved on August 28,2018.)
7. The Superintendent recommends approval of the following student transfers for the 2018-2019 school year. Parents will provide transportation.
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REGULAR AGENDA
Assistant Superintendent of Instruction - Janene Fitzpatrick:
1. The Superintendent recommends approval of the following curriculum items:
a. 2019-2020 School Calendar (pgs. 59-60) b. 2020-2021 School Calendar (pgs. 61-62)
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Director of Career, Technical, and Adult Education - Mary Keen:
2. The Superintendent recommends approval of the following contract/agreement for the 2018-2019 school year: (NEW) (Note: This contract has been reviewed and approved by Board Attorney Leonard Dietzen.)
#2019-82 Clinical Education Agreement between NF Suwannee, LLC d/b/a Suwannee Health and Rehabilitation Center, Live Oak, Florida and the Suwannee County School Board Nursing Assistant Program to provide a clinical training site for students enrolled in the Nursing Assistant Program at Suwannee High School (New) (pgs. 63-70)
Director of Facilities - Mark Carver:
3. The Superintendent recommends approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the New District Office/Admin Building construction project. (Note: Dollar amount to be provided.)
Director of Student Services - Debbie Land:
4. The Superintendent recommends approval of the following form:
#5200-021 Suwannee County School District Parent/Guardian Conference Documentation Form (Revised) (pg. 71)
Director of Human Resources - Walter Boatright:
5. Personnel Changes List (pgs.72-76)
School Board Attorney - Leonard Dietzen:
6. Legal Counsel's Report
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Superintendent of Schools - Ted Roush:
7. Superintendent's Report
School Board Members:
8. Issues and concerns Board members may wish to discuss
End of Agenda
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SUWANNEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD WORKSHOP SESSION
November 13,2018
MINUTES
The Suwannee County School Board met in Workshop Session on this date in the School Board Meeting Room, 1729 Walker Avenue, SW, Suite 300, Live Oak, Florida. School Board members present were Chairman Jerry Taylor, Tim Alcorn, Catherine Cason, Ed daSilva, and Ronald White along with Superintendent Ted Roush, Chief Financial Officer Vickie DePratter, and Administrative Secretary Karen Lager. Attorney Dave Marsey sat in for School Board Attorney Leonard Dietzen, who was absent.
Administrators and others present: Walter Boatright, Amy Boggus, Bill Brothers, Mark Carver, Lisa Dorris, Janene Fitzpatrick, Malcolm Hines (arrived at 10:05 a.m.), Mary Keen, Debbie Land, Chris Landrum (arrived at 9:15 a.m.), Marsha Tedder (arrived at 9:10 a.m.), TJ. Vickers, Kelly Waters, Josh Williams, and Kelli Williams.
Chairman Taylor called the meeting to order at 9:01a.m.
Facilities Department Update ............................................................... Mark Carver
Mr. Carver provided an update on the New District Office/Admin Building project.
Mr. Carver asked for direction from the Board on the following:
• Discussion followed on whether to receive the Douglass Center property back from the County. Mr. Taylor and Mr. daSilva were against receiving the property back, due to there being too many negatives associated with the property. Mr. Alcorn, Ms. Cason, and Mr. White requested additional information be gathered prior to making a final decision on whether to accept or decline the offer from the County regarding the Douglass Center property.
• Discussion followed on whether to sell the property adjacent to the Suwannee River Regional Library. Consensus of the Board was to leave the property as is and not sell.
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Assistant Superintendent of.. ....................................................... Janene Fitzpatrick Instruction Department Update
Mrs. Fitzpatrick provided updates on the following:
• Calendar Committee Update - Mr. Taylor and Mr. White expressed concern with absenteeism of faculty and staff and still having one week off at Thanksgiving and two weeks at Christmas, as well as one week at Easter; they feel there is a need to address the absenteeism of faculty and staff taking off during the school year (cruise, week long vacations, etc.). Board members made suggestions for the proposed school calendars for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021, which Mrs. Fitzpatrick said she would take back to the Calendar Committee.
• Strategic Plan and District Data - Provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Human Resources Department .............................. Walter BoatrightlKelli Williams Update
Mr. Boatright and Mrs. Williams provided an update on the proposed St. Leo contract to provide continuing education services for faculty and staff.
School Safety and Other Administrative .......................................... Malcolm Hines Services Department Update
Mr. Hines provided an update for the School Safety and Other Administrative Services Department, which included information on the radios/communication platform for the District, as well as ALICE emergency drills and the FortifyFL app.
Superintendent Update ............................................................................ Ted Roush
Mr. Roush distributed and reviewed a handout on the proposed Student Ambassador Program for the Board. Discussion followed regarding the process. Mr. Roush noted there would be one student chosen from Branford High School and one student chosen from Suwannee High School. He and Ms. Cason will meet and come up with a draft process to be presented to the Board at a future workshop.
Mr. Roush distributed and reviewed a handout regarding the F ADSS 2019 Legislative Platform. Mr. Taylor suggested taking this document along with FSBA's document and coming up with our District's top priorities; and then schedule a meeting with our legislative delegates to discuss. Mr. Roush asked Mary Keen to coordinate the meeting.
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Mr. Roush briefly shared information regarding the recent Internal Accounts Audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. Mrs. DePratter reviewed the findings and provided additional information.
The workshop adjourned at 11 :51 a.m.
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SUWANNEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL MEETING November 13,2018
MINUTES
The Suwannee County School Board met in Special Session on this date in the School Board Meeting Room, 1729 Walker Avenue, SW, Suite 300, Live Oak, Florida. School Board members present were Chairman Jerry Taylor, Tim Alcorn, Catherine Cason, Ed daSilva, and Ronald White, along with Superintendent Ted Roush, Chief Financial Officer Vickie DePratter, and Administrative Secretary Karen Lager. Attorney Dave Marsey sat in for School Board Attorney Leonard Dietzen, who was absent.
Chairman Taylor called the meeting to order at 11 :52 a.m.
MOTION by Mr. daSilva, second by Ms. Cason, for approval to adopt the agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSL Y
Chief Financial Officer - Vickie DePratter:
1. MOTION by Mr. Alcorn, second by Mr. White, for approval of the Suwannee County School Board Internal Accounts Audit for fiscal year end June 30, 2018. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. MOTION by Mr. White, second by Mr. Alcorn, for approval of the following contract/agreement for the 2018-2019 school year: (NEW) (Note: This contract has been reviewed and approved by Board Attorney Leonard Dietzen.)
#2019-75 Navigate Wellness Master Services Agreement between Navigate Wellness, LLC d/b/a Navigate Wellbeing Solutions, an Iowa limited liability company, and Suwannee County School District (New) (pgs. 2-21)
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Director of Career, Technical, and Adult Education - Mary Keen:
3. MOTION by Mr. daSilva, second by Ms. Cason, for approval of the following contracts/agreements for the 2018-2019 school year: (Note: These contracts have been reviewed and approved by Board Attorney Leonard Dietzen.)
#2019-76
#2019-79
Non Exclusive Student Affiliation Agreement between Lake Shore HMA, LLC (FL) d/b/a Shands Lake Shore, Lake City, Florida, and Suwannee County School Board Pharmacy Technician Program (New) (pgs. 22-36) Contractual Agreement between Suwannee County District School Board and District School Board of Madison County on behalf of North Florida Career Pathways Consortium (Renewal/Revised) (pgs. 37-45)
MOTION CARRlED UNANIMOUSLY
The meeting adjourned at 12:06 p.m.
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SUWANNEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REORGANIZATION MEETING
November 20,2018
MINUTES
The Suwannee County School Board held a Reorganization Meeting on this date in the School Board Meeting Room, 1729 Walker Avenue, SW, Suite 300, Live Oak, Florida. School Board members present were Tim Alcorn, Catherine Cason, Ed daSilva, Jerry Taylor, and Ronald White, along with Superintendent Ted Roush and Administrative Secretary Karen Lager. School Board Attorney Leonard Dietzen and Chief Financial Officer Vickie DePratter were absent.
Superintendent Roush called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
Superintendent Presiding
1. Election of School Board Officers to serve through November 2019.
Nomination by Mr. Alcorn, second by Mr. White, for Mr. daSilva to serve as Chairman through November 2019. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Nomination by Mr. Taylor, second by Ms. Cason, for Mr. Alcorn to serve as Vice Chairman through November 2019. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSL Y
Chairman Presiding
2. Establishment of official meeting dates and times through November 2019.
MOTION by Mr. Taylor, second by Ms. Cason, to continue holding meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m., at the School Board Meeting Room, 1729 Walker Avenue, SW, Suite 300, Live Oak, Florida, with the exception of the February and October 2019 meetings, which will be held at Branford High School, Branford, Florida. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSL Y
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3. Selection of one School Board member to serve as the Small School District Council Consortium (SSDCC) School Board Designee for our District.
Nomination by Mr. Alcorn, second by Mr. Taylor, for Ms. Cason to serve as the Small School District Council Consortium (SSDCC) School Board Designee for our District. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSL Y
The meeting adjourned at 5:43 p.m.
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SUWANNEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING
November 20,2018
MINUTES
The Suwannee County School Board met in Regular Session on this date in the School Board Meeting Room, 1729 Walker Avenue, SW, Suite 300, Live Oak, Florida. School Board members present were Chairman Ed daSilva, Tim Alcorn, Catherine Cason, Jerry Taylor, and Ronald White, along with Superintendent Ted Roush and Administrative Secretary Karen Lager. School Board Attorney Leonard Dietzen and Chief Financial Officer Vickie DePratter were absent.
School Resource Officer Arthur Robinson was also present.
Chairman Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Pledge to the flag presented by Mr. Walter Boatright. (Note: Due to the Board meeting being held during the District's Thanksgiving Holidays, Suwannee High School was not able to have a student organization participate in the student remarks and pledge.)
Citizen Input (A Citizen Input Form must be completed and submitted to the secretary to the Superintendent/School Board prior to addressing the Board. We ask that speakers keep their comments to two minutes.)
MOTION by Mr. White, second by Mr. Alcorn, for approval to adopt the Agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSL Y
MOTION by Mr. Taylor, second by Ms. Cason, for approval of the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CONSENT AGENDA
Anyone present may approach the Board concerning any item on this agenda. Board members may pull any item on the Consent Agenda for discussion and separate action.
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1. Approval of the following Minutes: (pgs.5-23)
October 9,2018 - Workshop Session - Special Meeting - Expulsion Issues Hearing
October 23,2018 - Expulsion Issues Hearing - Public Hearing - Regular Meeting
2. Approval of the monthly financial statement for October 2018.
3. The following bills for the period October 1-31, 2018:
General Checking Account General Fund 1000 $ 847,640.03 LCIF Fund 3200 83,921.35 Special Act Revenue Bond 3210 87,750.00 Food Service Fund 4100 207,996.49 Federal Fund 4200 123~167.71
$ 1,350,475.58
Payroll Checking Account General Fund 1000 $ 3,059,667.70 Food Service Fund 4100 135,762.66 Federal Fund 4200 326~901.54
$ 3,522,331.90
Grand Total $ 4,872,807.48
4. Approval of the following budget amendments for fiscal year 2018-2019:
General 1-4
LCIF IlI-4
Special Revenues IV -4/F ederal
5. Approval for disposal of property as per the attached Property Disposition Form dated November 20,2018. (pg. 24)
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6. Approval of the following student transfers for the 2018-2019 school year. Parents will provide transportation.
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REGULAR AGENDA
Director of Human Resources - Walter Boatright:
1. MOTION by Mr. Alcorn, second by Ms. Cason, for approval of the following contract/agreement for the 2018-2019 school year: (NEW) (Note: This contract has been reviewed and approved by Board Attorney Leonard Dietzen.)
#2019-78 Preferred Provider Agreement between St. Leo University and Suwannee County School Board (New) (pgs.25-26)
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSL Y
2. MOTION by Mr. Taylor, second by Ms. Cason, for approval of the Personnel Changes List, with the following change: Page 28, under RESIGNATIONS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL/SCHOOL RELATED, Food Service Department, remove the name of Quintonia L. Smith, 3 hour Food Service Worker, effective November 2,2018, from the agenda. (pgs.27-30) MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSL Y
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School Board Attorney - Leonard Dietzen:
3. Legal Counsel's Report (Mr. Dietzen was absent.)
Superintendent of Schools - Ted Roush:
4. Superintendent's Report
• Mr. Roush expressed his thanks to Mr. Taylor for his service on the Board, as well as to FSBA.
• Mr. Roush distributed and reviewed a copy of an email he received regarding a complaint from Mr. Alonzo Philmore, President of the Suwannee County Branch of the NAACP, pertaining to the recent active shooter drills held in our District. He also distributed a copy of the newspaper article that was published in the Gainesville Sun on the same topic.
• Mr. Roush shared that he has been meeting with Sheriff St. John recently to discuss several issues, which included juul vaping and the increase in expulsion cases pertaining to weapon charges. He stated that the Sheriff s Department will be holding assemblies at Suwannee Middle, Branford High, and Suwannee High Schools to inform students of what constitutes a weapon.
• Mr. Roush shared that the job description for the Community Relations Specialist position is in the process of being revised and updated; and the proposed changes will be discussed with the Board at the January 2019 workshop.
• Mr. Roush shared what the new District signs look like that can be seen throughout our county, which is part of our branding efforts of the District.
• Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
School Board Members:
5. Issues and concerns Board members may wish to discuss
• Board members thanked Mr. Taylor for his services as Chairman to the Board over the last two years. They also wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
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• Mr. Taylor stated it has been a privilege to serve as Board Chairman for the last two years. He is looking forward to seeing our Branford Elementary and Suwannee Elementary Chorus students, as well as our NJROTC students participate and perform at the FSBAIF ADSS Joint Conference next week in Tampa. Mr. Taylor announced that Suwannee Primary School has begun an "Attendance Matters" initiative recently for faculty, staff, and students. Mr. Taylor encouraged everyone to "like" and "share" school Facebook pages. He stated that he recently met a previous Madison County School Superintendent who commended our School Board for their professionalism at all times.
The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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SCSB 2019-80 (REVISEDIRENEWAL) (Replaces SCSB 2019-38; previously approved on 05/22/2018)
AN AGREEMENT
Between
SUWANNEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
and
NF Suwannee, LLC d/b/a SUWANNEE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER Live Oak, Florida
This Agreement begins on November 2,2018, between the Suwannee County School Board (SCSB) and NF Suwannee, LLC, d/b/a, Suwannee Health and Rehabilitation Center, Live Oak, Florida (Healthcare Agency).
Whereas, SCSB, through the RIVEROAK Technical College (RTC), operates a Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts Program and Dietetic Management and Supervision Program for qualified students preparing to be Commercial Food and Culinary Managers and Dietary Managers; and,
Whereas, SCSB and the Healthcare Agency have agreed jointly to participate in a program in which Commercial Food and Culinary Arts students and Dietetic Management and Supervision students may acquire clinical experience at the facilities of the Healthcare Agency; and,
Whereas, the parties share the mutual goal of high quality patient care and health sciences education;
Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations as set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:
I. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. The Healthcare Agency and the SCSB expressly agree that all faculty and students under the program shall remain agents or students of the RTC. The RTC agrees that it will never act or represent it is acting as an agent of the Healthcare Agency or incur any obligations on the part of the Healthcare Agency without first obtaining the express written authority of the Administrator. The Healthcare Agency agrees that it will not be responsible for any salaries, taxes, or insurance of the RTC faculty, agents, or students.
2. The Healthcare Agency and RTC concur that this agreement may be cancelled at any time by either party hereto, with or without cause upon 30 days written notice to the other party.
3. The Healthcare Agency and R TC concur that this agreement shall continue in effect for the period of one year beginning November 2,2018 through November 2,2019; and shall be renewed from year to year unless otherwise notified in writing as in paragraph #2 above.
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4. No alteration, modification, or variation of the terms of this agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by both of the parties hereto.
5. The Healthcare Agency and the RTC agree that executed copies of this agreement shall be placed on file with the Administrator of the Healthcare Agency and the Director of the RTC.
6. The SCSB agrees to require the student to maintain professional liability insurance with single limit liability coverage of not less than $1,000,000. 00/$3, 000, 000. 00.
7. The SCSB agrees to provide a certificate of liability insurance for the faculty members in the performance' of their duties and responsibilities at the Healthcare Agency.
8. The SCSB holds the Healthcare Agency harmless from any acts of negligence of the instructors and students while in the Healthcare Agency facility within the scope of the Culinary Arts and Dietetic Management and Supervision programs.
II. THE HEALTH CARE AGENCY'S RESPONSIBILITY
1. To share in the responsibility for the education of health care students in the Culinary Arts and Dietetic Management and Supervision programs through the cooperation and assistance of its staff and employees along with the faculty and students of the RTC.
2. Students shall be selected for the programs by the RTC.
3. To make available to faculty and students of the RTC the use of its facilities the same as to its own personnel.
4. To make available whenever possible to faculty and students of the RTC all of its facilities and services in the planned learning experiences of the aforementioned programs.
5. To provide conference and meeting rooms as required and needed, if available, and not being used for other purposes by the Healthcare Agency.
6. To include faculty members of the program in their staff meetings when policies to be discussed affect or directly relate to the programs.
7. Instruction under the program(s) shall be at the time agreed by the parties to this contract and in agreement with the school curriculum calendar.
8. The responsibility for the patient remains with the Healthcare Agency.
III. THE RTC'S RESPONSIBILITY
1. The operation of programs will comply with established policies and practices of the Healthcare Agency, including all applicable legislation and regulations.
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2. Ascribes to equal access/equal opportunity; endorses non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, handicap, or marital status. To assign students and faculty to the Healthcare Agency based on this statement.
3. To maintain standards of the programs as recommended and prescribed by all governing bodies and accrediting agencies regulating the programs.
4. To comply with and require, if necessary, physical examination, chest x-rays, and certain immunizations as deemed necessary by the Healthcare Agency or other such authority relative to the programs prior to entrance upon premises under the programs.
5. To employ qualified employees in the programs as administrators and instructors. The RTC agrees to the responsibility of interpreting the objectives of the programs to the students, consulting with administrative personnel of the Healthcare Agency in advance about use of the various facilities, and conferring with appropriate members of the Healthcare Agency staff in selecting patients to provide the learning experiences desired for students.
6. To be responsible for the educational supervision of students in the program.
7. The Healthcare Agency may, at any time, direct withdrawal of any faculty or student from the institution facilities or premises whose conduct or performance is not in accord with the standards of the R TC and its programs, or is unprofessional and detrimental to the Healthcare Agency. This request for withdrawal shall be made to the appropriate school administrator. The RTC agrees that it will maintain the requisite degree of discipline among its students and faculty, giving full consideration to the Healthcare Agency's standard of conduct and performance.
8. Maintain individual records of classes, student activities, and competencies.
9. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all patient-centered information.
10. Prepare any rotational plans for services to be used for experience and to secure the approval of this plan from the Healthcare Agency prior to the commencing of the . educational program under the agreement. Substantive changes in the program will not be effective until such time as they shall be approved by the Healthcare Agency.
-Please see attached Rider 1 to be incorporated herein.
IV. HIP AA REQUIREMENTS
The Provider agrees to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as codified at 42 U.S.C. § 1320d ("HIPAA") and any current and future regulations promulgated thereunder including without limitation the federal privacy regulations contained in 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164 (the "Federal Privacy Regulations"), the federal security standards contained in 45 C.F.R. Part 142 (the "Federal Security Regulations"), and the federal standards for electronic transactions contained in 45 C.F .R. Parts 160 and 162, all collectively referred to
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herein as "HIP AA Requirements". The Provider agrees not to use or further disclose any Protected Health Information (as defined in 45 C.F.R. Section 164.501) or Individually Identifiable Health Information (as defined in 42 U.S.C. Section 1320d), other than as permitted by HIP AA Requirements and the terms of this Agreement.
The Healthcare Agency will make its internal practices, books, and records relating to the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information available to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to the extent required for determining compliance with the Federal Privacy Regulations.
V. LIABILITY OF PARTIES
1. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a joint venture, agency or other legal relationship between the Healthcare Agency and RTC which could result in either party being responsible or liable for the acts or omissions of the other party.
2. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create an employer/employee relationship between the RTC students and the Healthcare Agency.
3. Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to serve as a waiver of sovereign immunity by any party to which sovereign immunity may be applicable.
VI. INDEMNIFICATION
1. Both Parties shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party, it's officers, directors, agents and employees from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the party in defending actions brought against it arising out of or related to the acts or omissions of the other party, its agents, officers, or employees in the provision of services or performance of duties by that party pursuant to this Agreement.
VII. PUBLIC RECORDS
For all contractors as set forth in Section 119.0701, Florida Statutes (2018) see EXHIBIT A which is incorporated by reference herein.
VIII. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
1.1 This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. In the event of any litigation arising from this Agreement, the Parties agree that the exclusive state court forum for said litigation shall be in Suwannee County, in the court of appropriate jurisdiction.
IX. RELEASE OF STUDENT RECORDS
The Healthcare Agency assures that student data will be handled with confidentiality as required by Florida Statute 1002.22.
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The Healthcare Agency and the R TC agree that copies of any revisions or modifications of this agreement, after execution by the parties, shall have the effect of modifying the terms of this agreement.
SUWANNEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
Live Oak, Florida
BY: ____________________________ __
Ted L. Roush Superintendent of Schools
BY: __________________ __
Ed daSilva, Chairman Suwannee County School Board
DATE: __________ __
DATE: _________ __
"Approved as to Fonn and Sufficiency BY -----------------Leonard J. Dietzen, III
Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell, P.A. Suwannee School Board Attorney"
NF Suwannee, LLC d/b/a, SUWANNEE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Live Oak, Florida
BY: --------------------------TITLE: __________________________ __
Mail notices to: President Gulf Coast Health Care, LLC 40 South Palafax Place, Suite 400 Pensacola, FL 32502
DATE: __________ __
Suwannee County School Board Approved on ______ _
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EXHIBIT A
Public Records Law Requirements under Chapter 119.0701, Florida Statutes (2018)
IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, HE OR SHE MUST CONTACT THE DISTRICT'S CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS, VICKIE MUSIC DePRATTER, CPA, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AT 386-647-4609, [email protected],ORl729 WALKER AVENUE, SW, SUITE 200, LIVE OAK, FL 32064.
If you are a contractor as defined by Section 119.0701(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2018), you must comply with Florida's public records law.
You must keep and maintain public records required by the School District to perform the contracted services.
Upon request from the School District's Custodian of public records, you must provide the District with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in Chapter 119 or otherwise provided by law.
You must ensure that public records which are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the contract term and following completion of the contract, if the contractor does not transfer the records to the District.
Upon completion of the contract, you must transfer, at no cost, to the District all public records in possession of the contractor or continue to keep and maintain public records required by the District to perform the contracted services. See Section 119.0701 (2)(b )4, Florida Statutes (2018), for additional record keeping requirements.
REQUEST FOR RECORDS RELATING TO DISTRICT'S CONTRACT FOR SERVICES
A request to inspect or copy public records relating to a District's contract for services must be made directly to the District's records custodian. If the District does not possess the requested records, the District shall immediately notify the contractor of the request, and the contractor must provide the records to the District or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time.
If contractor does not timely comply with the District's request for records, the District shall be able to sue for breach of contract and the prevailing party shall be entitled to attorney's fees.
A contractor who fails to provide the requested public records to the District within a reasonable time may be subject to penalties under Section 119.10, Florida Statutes (2018).
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Rider 1 to Affiliation Agreement (hereinafter, the "A!lreement") between NF Suwannee, LLC d/b/a,
Suwannee Health and Rehabilitation Center (hereinafter "Healthcare A!lency ") and Suwannee
County School Board (hereinafter "SCSB")
1. Resident Acknowledgement. SCSB shall instruct students that they may only provide services to residents who acknowledge that a student is providing them services. Students and the instructors at the Healthcare Agency must specifically advise a resident that a student will be providing services and the resident must agree to such services before the student may provide the services.
2. Excluded Provider. SCSB represents and warrants to the Healthcare Agency that to the best of its knowledge any and all students have never been convicted of: (A) any offense related to the delivery of an item or service under Medicare, Medicaid, any private health care benefit program; (B) a criminal offense relating to neglect or abuse in connection with the delivery of a health care item or service; (C) fraud, theft, embezzlement, or other financial misconduct in the connection with the delivery of a health care item or service; (0) obstructing an investigation or any crime referred to in (A) or (C) above; and/or (E) unlawful manufacturing, distributing, prescribing, or dispensing of a controlled substance.
3. Background Checks. To represent to Healthcare Agency that it has performed a reasonable and prudent employment interview and background investigation of all students, including but not limited to requiring that each student disclose any conviction, whether criminal or any other offense, in their initial application to provide services in a clinical rotation at Healthcare Agency. Said investigation has been performed for the purpose of disclosing any criminal convictions or convictions of other offenses which would preclude their providing services in a health care setting, the results of said background checks shall be made available to Healthcare Agency.
4. Laws, Rule, Regulations and Policies. SCSB shall direct, instruct and assume responsibility for ensuring that all students are to perform tasks at Healthcare Agency in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to any and all Medicare or Medicaid requirements or conditions for participation and to observe and comply with all oral and/or written rules, regulations, by-laws and policies of Healthcare Agency as it may adopt from time to time.
5 . Emergency Medical Care and Infectious Disease Exposure.
(a) Any SCSB faculty member or student who is injured or becomes ill while at the Healthcare Agency shall immediately report the injury or illness to the Healthcare Agency and receive treatment (if available) at the Healthcare Agency as a private patient or obtain other appropriate treatment as they choose. Any hospital or medical costs arising from such injury or illness shall be the sole responsibility of the SCSB faculty member or student who receives the treatment and not the responsibility of the Healthcare Agency.
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(b) The Healthcare Agency shall follow, for SCSB and students exposed to an infectious disease at the Healthcare Agency during the clinical experience program, the same policies and procedures that the Healthcare Agency follows for its employees. Any hospital or medical costs arising from the exposure shall be the sole responsibility of the SCSB faculty member or student who receives the treatment and not the responsibility of the HealthcareAgency.
(c) SCSB faculty and students contracting an infectious disease during the period oftime they are assigned to or participating in the clinical experience program must report the fact to SCSB and to the Healthcare Agency, such SCSB faculty member or student must submit proof of recovery to SCSB or Healthcare Agency, if requested.
6. Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications under or in connection with this Agreement shall be given in writing and shall be deemed to have been given or made: if by hand, immediately upon delivery; if by telex, telecopier or similar electronic device, two hours after sending; if by Federal Express, Express Mail or any other overnight service, the first business day after dispatch; or if mailed by certified mail return receipt requested, two business days after delivery or return of the notice to sender marked "unclaimed". All notices shall be delivered or mailed to the parties at the following address (or to such other address as either party shall designate by notice in accordance with the provisions to this paragraph):
Ifto Healthcare Agency: Suwannee Health and Rehabilitation Center 1620 SE Helvenston Street Live Oak, FL 32064 Attn: Administrator
lito SCSB. Suwannee County School District 1729 Walker Ave., SW, Ste. 200 iive Oak, FL 32064
Attn: Ted L. Roush
With a copy to:
Health Care Navigator, LLC 4 West Red Oak Lane, Suite 201 White Plains, NY 10604 Attn: General Counsel
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<Replaces SCSB 201 9.38' previously approyed OD 051221201 8)
AN AGREEMENT Between
SUWANNEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD and
NF Suwannee, LLC d/b/a SUWANNEE HEAL TH ~AND REHABIliTATION CENTER Live Oak, Florida
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1.'1-it§3}~~~~.~ This Agreement begins on ~November 2, 2018, between the Suwannee County"S'chOolJ~ll, Suwannee,. LLC, d/b/a. Suwannee Health Gare-and Rehabilitation Center;-:-. Live Oak:~'F Agency).
~~, Whereas, SCSB, throu~ ~e RIVEROAK TechD.ical Co~:ge (RTC)',1.~ferates"~~S.ominercial F~,ods an~<C'ulinary Arts Pro~am and Dlete~Ic Management and. Supervision Progr1mi':,~~: quali:t?:'1ft.,. students ,~{epanng to be Commercial Food and Culinary Managers and Dietary Managers; and<~ "'~)."~~" );4,\
'.. '~i~'~'}l "'t; Whereas, SCSB and the Healthcare Agency have agreed j "",~lpll!e m"lI;.pro Food and Culinary Arts students and Dietetic M8R!j,g ent aiiiL.sup·~¥\ii dent experience at the facilities of the Healthcare Agency,;;and;: "\::~T;c, tt~~h,
~~ "?'.~~;. Whereas, the parties share the mutual goal d~1l!gh quality p'1i~~l1~ C~d'~j:health sciences education;
\~~i;~ '~~::~~ }i/ Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual coveiii~, and obligati~~s as "set forth herein, the parties agree as
follows: . '~~~~~;'~';;;li)~rT7t:~;'.i~tf! I. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. The Heal~g'Bt¥ J;P expressly agree that all faculty and students under the progrru,nfshall'fem ents or studehts of the RTC. The RTC agrees that it will never act or
rep,y ,~)7 '. is a . g ".,,,,:nt of ~~ H~~lthcare Agency or .incur any o.bligations on ~e. part of },l:l.~ He ,~~e i', ~y witliQ:lt~:'h~~rbbtaining the express wntten authonty of the AdmmlStrator .
. fTIl¢,Health'6W~Agency agrees iliat it will not be responsible for any salaries, taxes, or insurance of '\.\1,), "'-9X'~ .....
the R1;;(': facu1ty~" ts, or students. .
,4,~1~~~~~~ i:!~~~;~~;:m~ =:~:~b~~:~~~~~ time by either
3~~t'V, The~~althcare Agency and RTC concur that this agreement shall continue in effect for the period '" of one"*e~beginning ~NQyember 2,2018 through ~November 2,2019; and shall be
'J ewe4t'iom year to year unless otherwise notified in writing as in paragraph #2 above. . f'
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4. No alteration, modification, or variation of the terms of this agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by both of the parties hereto.
5. The Healthcare Agency and the RTC agree that executed copies of this agreement shall be placed on file with the Administrator of the Healthcare Agency and the Director of the InC.
6. The SCSB agrees to require the student to maintain professional liability ins "ance with single limit liability coverage of not less than $ 1,000,000.00/$3,000,000.00. '~~
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~ ~~- '{~ 7. The SCSB agrees to provide a certificate of liability insurance for the ItYtni~mbers in the
performance of their duties and responsibilities at the HealthclUie Agency. ·<";;~ti, , # ~
8. The SCSB holds the Healthcare Agency harmless from, ~~~ts of negligence of the' iris, ,. ctors
and students while in, the Healthcare Agency faciliW\\~fthin tliJ~~£?pe of the \:ulinary 'Arts and Dietetic Management and Supervision programs."~~1;, "'iij~~,~,,,, '
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II. THE HEALTHCARE AGENCY'S RESPONS:P(ILrri":i~~\,
1. To share in the responsibility for thc;:~49-t~,,;,· on of Dietetic Management and Supervis~h progr"
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and employees along with the facui~ and studen "
Students shall be selected for the pr s by the RTCi.:~ 'r~~
personnel. e RTC tHE use of its facilities the same as to its own
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e to faculty and students of the RTC all of its facilities and nces of the aforementioned programs.
eeting r, S as required and needed, if available, and not being used ~:1!~. £~
ItlicareJ:Agency.
embers of the program in their staff meetings when policies to be discussed to the progranis. ,:" . ,
program(s) shall be at the time agreed by the parties to this contract and in ~~eement withe school curriculum calendar.
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The r;~R,I}Sibility for the patient remains with the Healthcare Agency. )i1"
m. THE R ~€I,S/liESPONSIBILITY Jl' ,
-hLThe operation of programs will comply with established policies and practices of the Healthcare Agency, including all applicable legislation and regulations.
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2. Ascribes to equal access/equal opportunity; endorses non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, handicap, or marital status. To assign students and faculty to the Healthcare Agency based on this statement
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To maintain standards of the programs as recommended and prescribed by all governing bodies and accrediting agencies regulating the programs.
To comply with and require, if necessary, physical examination, chest x-rays, and certain immunizations as deemed necessary by the Healthcare Agency or other such authority relative to the programs prior to entrance upon premises under the programs.
To employ qualified employees in the programs as administrators and instructors. The RTC agrees to the responsibility of interpreting the objectives of the programs to the stud~, consulting with administrative personnel of the Healthcare Agency in advance about use o(fu~yarious facilities, and conferring with appropriate members of the Healthcare Agency s in sel~png patients to provide the learning experiences desired for students. \"
To be responsible for the educational supervision of students .
The Healthcare Agency may, at any time, direct withdra ";rf1. the institution facilities or premises whose conduct or pe~I~;inance\~~~t in accord ~ith the s dards of the RTC and its programs, or is unprofessional and. detl:;ip.1entancil:14e Healthcat~ AgencY,,,,,,This
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request for withdrawal shall be made to the appropriate scho'ol. admirlf" .tor. " "tIC agrees that it will maintain the requisite degree of d~{~.,~ it~~:,s~t,uden lty, giving full consideration to the Healthcare Agency's standard~Qc..,.~~~~ "~ rm
Maintain individual records of class i:~~a.p..~~:m~eteriCies. ",!", ~.,~~
Maintain strict confidentiality reg red mt:'9Wlation. ':;'2:::-
Ill' Prepare any rotational plans for servic ,be used for ( , erience and to secure the approval of this plan from the Heal Agency prior' l, .. ~. commenpmg of the educational program under the
agreement. Subs H~~l;;.f the prog?firitwJlk:E9t~e effective until such time as they shall be approved by the :a;~althcare Ag" .'"
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with e"' " ealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as ("HlPAA") and any current and future regulations promulgated thereunder e federat" priva~y regulations contained in 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164 (the
'e federal security standards contained in 45 C.F.R. Part 142 (the "Federal federal standards for electronic transactions contained in 45 C.F.R. Parts
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herein as "HIP AA Requirements". The Provider agrees not to use or further disclose any Protected Health Information (as defined in 45 C.F.R. Section 164.501) or Individually Identifiable Health Information (as defined in 42 U.S.C. Section 1320d), other than as permitted by HIPAA Requirements and the terms of this Agreement.
The Healthcare Agency will make its internal practices, books, and records relatip,g to the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information available to the Secretary of Health and :ij~an Services to the extent required for determining compliance with the Federal Privacy Regulations~
,i( LIABILITY OF PARTIES ,(;'N:C",.
1. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a join~,venture, agency or, ~;)egal relationship between the Healthcare Agency and RTC whicl(apuld result in either parfY:~ei!;tg",
t,;(,'~~K'~~ ",y.,:c\''''r~-'
responsible or liable for the acts or omissions of the othexparty~i);'I~;:"' 16,1',: ct
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2. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create alfi(}Jtlploye ,)n loyee rel~~?nship between
the RTC students ,and the Healthcare Agency. ":'?!~fih~ .,~" .. t.li~~ "~p,:'). :."
3. Nothing contained in this Agreement is intend immunity by any party to which sove :gJl;';:o" nml'lnitv
VI. INDEMNIFICATION
VIL PUBLIC REC
.' i\.greement w ' e governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. In 1h'\!i~vent of any litigation arising from this Agreement, the Parties agree that the exclusive state court f5' or said litigation shall be in Suwannee County, in the court of appropriate jurisdiction.
The Healthcare Agency assures that student data will be handled with confidentiality as required by Florida Statute 1002.22.
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The Healthcare Agency and the RTC agree that copies of any revisions or modifications of this agreement, after execution by the parties, shall have the effect of modifying the terms of this agreement.
SUWANNEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Live Oak, Florida
B¥f122018 BY: ________________________________ -7~
Te"HrTTIoush Superintendent of Schools
Ted L. Roush Superintendent of Schools
Cltaimie Jamee Jevy Taylor. Chainnan Suwannee County
orai and Sufficiency
Leonard 4pietzen, III Rumberger, Kina & CalchveU, PA. Suwaooee School Board Attorney"
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Live Oak, Florida
DATE:
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EXHIBIT A
Public Records Law Requirements under Chapter 119.0701, Florida Statutes ~
IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO TIDS CONTRACT, HE OR SHE MUST CONTACT THE DISTRICT'S CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS, VICKIE MUSIC DePRATTER,,:,CPA, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AT 386-647-4609, [email protected]. OR 1729 W ALKER AVENUE, SW, SUITE 200, LIVE OAK, FL 32064. \,
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If you are a contractor as defined by Section 119.070 l(1)(a), 119.0701C1)(a\ Florida S ' , 8 , you must comply with Florida's public records law.
You must keep and maintain public records required by the School District ~.di<t
Upon request from the School District's Custodian of public records, J,,,,,.~,.LLL"'i>' of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or does not exceed the cost provided in Chapter 119 or otherwise nrfl'mri,>ri
You must ensure that public records which are exempt or disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as a~~~9£~t!~ following completion of the contract, if the f'fl"tr"r·t""
Upon completion of the contract, you must tratlS!e:r,' the contractor or continue to keep and maintain services. See Section +p':1;I;H~~:rf4=~JU\JJJ~~'
__ ,=~_' ___ OJ"d,UVJ.l" records in possession of
keeping requirements.
A request to inspect or the District's records " ... j>}jVU1CUl.
inlmediately notify allow the records
to perform the contracted for additional record
FOR SERVICES
District's contract for services must be made directly to nol;;:posse:ss the requested records, the District shall
" contractor must provide the records to the District or ' ,~~~f;;;"""Jll"'LI!" time .
.t;!(LlIU"O'L"upublic records to the District w.ithin, a reasonable time may be 0, Florida Statutes (;WP2018).
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AN AGREEMENT
Between
SUWANNEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
and
NF Suwannee, LLC d/b/a SUWANNEE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER Live Oak, Florida
This Agreement begins on November 2, 2018, between the Suwannee County School Board (SCSB) and NF Suwannee, LLC·, d/b/a, Suwannee Health and Rehabilitation Center, Live Oak, Florida (Healthcare Agency).
Whereas, SCSB, through the RIVEROAK Technical College (RTC), operates a Patient Care Technician and Practical Nurse Education programs for qualified students preparing to be Licensed Patient Care Technicians and Practical Nurses; and,
Whereas, SCSB and the Healthcare Agency have agreed jointly to participate in a program in which Patient Care Technicians and Practical Nurse Education students may acquire clinical experience at the facilities of the Healthcare Agency; and,
Whereas, the parties share the mutual goal of high quality patient care and health sciences education;
Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations as set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:
I. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. The Healthcare Agency and the SCSB expressly agree that all faculty and students under the program shall remain agents or students of the RTC. The RTC agrees that it will never act or represent it is acting as an agent of the Healthcare Agency or incur any obligations on the part of the Healthcare Agency without first obtaining the express written authority of the Administrator. The Healthcare Agency agrees that it will not be responsible for any salaries, taxes, or insurance of the RTC faculty, agents, or students.
2. The Healthcare Agency and RTC concur that this agreement may be cancelled at any time by either party hereto, with or without cause upon 30 days written notice to the other party.
3. The Healthcare Agency and RTC concur that this agreement shall continue in effect for the period of one year beginning November 2,2018 through November 2,2019; and shall be renewed from year to year unless otherwise notified in writing as in paragraph #2 above.
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4. No alteration, modification, or variation of the terms of this agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by both of the parties hereto.
5. The Healthcare Agency and the R TC agree that executed copies of this agreement shall be placed on file with the Administrator of the Healthcare Agency and the Director of the RTC.
6. The SCSB agrees to require the student to maintain professional liability insurance with single limit liability coverage of not less than $1,000,000.001$3,000,000.00.
7. The SCSB agrees to provide a certificate of liability insurance for the faculty members in the performance oftheir duties and responsibilities at the Healthcare Agency.
8. The SCSB holds the Healthcare Agency harmless from any acts of negligence of the instructors and students while in the Healthcare Agency facility within the scope of the Patient Care Technician and Practical Nurse Education programs.
II. THE HEALTH CARE AGENCY'S RESPONSIBILITY
1. To share in the responsibility for the education of health care students in the Patient Care Technician and Practical Nurse Education programs through the cooperation and assistance of its staff and employees along with the faculty and students of the RTC.
2. Students shall be selected for the programs by the RTC.
3. To make available to faculty and students ofthe RTC the use of its facilities the same as to its own personnel.
4. To malce available whenever possible to faculty and students of the RTC all of its facilities and services in the planned learning experiences of the aforementioned programs.
5. To provide conference and meeting rooms as required and needed, if available, and not being used for other purposes by the Healthcare Agency.
6. To include faculty members of the program in their staff meetings when policies to be discussed affect or directly relate to the programs.
7. Instruction under the program(s) shall be at the time agreed by the parties to this contract and in agreement with the school curriculum calendar.
8. The responsibility for the patient remains with the Healthcare Agency.
III. THE RTC'S RESPONSIBILITY
1. The operation of programs will comply with established policies and practices of the Healthcare Agency, including all applicable legislation and regulations.
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2. Ascribes to equal access/equal opportunity; endorses non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, handicap, or marital status. To assign students and faculty to the Healthcare Agency based on this statement.
3. To maintain standards of the programs as recommended and prescribed by all governing bodies and accrediting agencies regulating the programs.
4. To comply with and require, if necessary, physical examination, chest x-rays, and certain immunizations as deemed necessary by the Healthcare Agency or other such authority relative to the programs prior to entrance upon premises under the programs.
5. To employ qualified employees in the programs as administrators and instructors. The RTC agrees to the responsibility of interpreting the objectives of the programs to the students, consulting with administrative personnel of the Healthcare Agency in advance about use of the various facilities, and conferring with appropriate members of the Healthcare Agency staff in selecting patients to provide the learning experiences desired for students.
6. To be responsible for the educational supervision of students in the program.
7. The Healthcare Agency may, at any time, direct withdrawal of any faculty or student from the institution facilities or premises whose conduct or performance is not in accord with the standards of the RTC and its programs, or is unprofessional and detrimental to the Healthcare Agency. This request for withdrawal shall be made to the appropriate school administrator. The RTC agrees that it will maintain the requisite degree of discipline among its students and faculty, giving full consideration to the Healthcare Agency's standard of conduct and performance.
8. Maintain individual records of classes, student activities, and competencies.
9. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all patient-centered information.
10. Prepare any rotational plans for services to be used for experience and to secure the approval of this plan from the Healthcare Agency prior to the commencing of the educational program under the agreement. Substantive changes in the program will not be effective until such time as they shall be approved by the Healthcare Agency.
-Please see attached Rider 1 to be incorporated herein.
IV. HIPAAREQUIREMENTS
The Provider agrees to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as codified at 42 U.S.C. § 1320d ("HIP AA") and any current and future regulations promulgated thereunder including without limitation the federal privacy regulations contained in 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164 (the "Federal Privacy Regulations"), the federal security standards contained in 45 C.F.R. Part 142 (the "Federal Security Regulations"), and the federal standards for electronic transactions contained in 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 162, all collectively referred to
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herein as "HIP AA Requirements". The Provider agrees not to use or further disclose any Protected Health Information (as defined in 45 C.F.R. Section 164.501) or Individually Identifiable Health Information (as defined in 42 U.S.C. Section 1320d), other than as permitted by HIP AA Requirements and the terms of this Agreement.
The Healthcare Agency will make its internal practices, books, and records relating to the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information available to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to the extent required for determining compliance with the Federal Privacy Regulations.
V. LIABILITY OF PARTIES
1. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a joint venture, agency or other legal relationship between the Healthcare Agency and RTC which could result in either party being responsible or liable for the acts or omissions of the other party.
2. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create an employer/employee relationship between the RTC students and the Healthcare Agency.
3. Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to serve as a waiver of sovereign immunity by any party to which sovereign immunity may be applicable.
VI. INDEMNIFICATION
1. Both parties shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party, it's officers, directors, agents and employees from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the party in defending actions brought against it arising out of or related to the acts or omissions of the other party, its agents, officers, or employees in the provision of services or performance of duties by that party pursuant to this Agreement.
VII. PUBLIC RECORDS
For all contractors as set forth in Section 119.0701, Florida Statutes (2018) see EXHIBIT A which is incorporated by reference herein.
VIII. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
1.1 This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. In the event of any litigation arising from this Agreement, the Parties agree that the exclusive state court forum for said litigation shall be in Suwannee County, in the court of appropriate jurisdiction.
IX. RELEASE OF STUDENT RECORDS
The Healthcare Agency assures that student data will be handled with confidentiality as required by Florida Statute 1002.22.
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The Healthcare Agency and the R TC agree that copies of any revisions or modifications of this agreement, after execution by the parties,. shall have the effect of modifying the terms of this agreement.
SUWANNEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
BY:
Live Oak, Florida
----------------------------------TedL. Roush
Superintendent of Schools
BY: ______________________________ ___ Ed daSilva, Chairman Suwannee County School Board
DATE: __________ __
DATE: __________ __
"Approved IlS to Fonn and Sufficiency By __________________ __
Leonard J. Dietzen, ill
Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell, P.A. Suwannee School Board Attorney"
NF Suwannee, LLC d/b/a, SUWANNEE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Live Oak, Florida
BY: ______________________________ __
TITLE: __________________________ __
Mail notices to: President Gulf Coast Health Care, LLC 40 Palafax Place, Suite 400 Pensacola, FL 32502
DATE: __________ __
Suwannee County School Board Approved on ____________ _
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EXHIBIT A
Public Records Law Requirements under Chapter 119.0701, Florida Statutes (2018)
IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, HE OR SHE MUST CONTACT THE DISTRICT'S CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS, VICKIE MUSIC DePRATTER, CPA, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AT 386-647-4609, VICKIE.DEPRA [email protected], OR 1729 WALKER AVENUE, SW, SUITE 200, LIVE OAK, FL 32064.
If you are a contractor as defined by Section 119.0701(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2018), you must comply with Florida's public records law.
You must keep and maintain public records required by the School District to perform the contracted serVlCes.
Upon request from the School District's Custodian of public records, you must provide the District with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in Chapter 119 or otherwise provided by law.
You must ensure that public records which are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the contract term and following completion of the contract, if the contractor does not transfer the records to the District.
Upon completion of the contract, you must transfer, at no cost, to the District all public records in possession of the contractor or continue to keep and maintain public records required by the District to perform the contracted services. See Section 119.0701(2)(b)4, Florida Statutes (2018), for additional record keeping requirements.
REQUEST FOR RECORDS RELATING TO DISTRICT'S CONTRACT FOR SERVICES
A request to inspect or copy public records relating to a District's contract for services must be made directly to the District's records custodian. If the District does not possess the requested records, the District shall immediately notify the contractor of the request, and the contractor must provide the records to the District or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time.
If contractor does not timely comply with the District's request for records, the District shall be able to sue for breach of contract and the prevailing party shall be entitled to attorney's fees.
A contractor who fails to provide the requested public records to the District within a reasonable time may be subject to penalties under Section 119.10, Florida Statutes (2018).
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Suwannee Health and Rehabilitation Center (hereinafter "Health care Auency ") and Suwannee County School Board (hereinafter II SCSB ")
1. Resident Acknowledgement. SCSB shall instruct students that they may only provide services to residents who acknowledge that a student is providing them services. Students and the instructors at the Healthcare Agency must specifically advise a resident that a student will be providing services and the resident must agree to such services before the student may provide the services.
2. Excluded Provider. SCSB represents and warrants to the Healthcare Agency that to the best of its knowledge any and all students have never been convicted of: (A) any offense related to the delivery of an item or service under Medicare, Medicaid, any private health care benefit program; (B) a criminal offense relating to neglect or abuse in connection with the delivery of a health care item or service; (C) fraud, theft, embezzlement, or other financial misconduct in the connection with the delivery of a health care item or service; (D) obstructing an investigation or any crime referred to in (A) or (C) above; and/or (E) unlawful manufacturing, distributing, prescribing, or dispensing of a controlled substance.
3. Background Checks. To represent to Healthcare Agency that it has performed a reasonable and prudent employment interview and background investigation of all students, including but not limited to requiring that each student disclose any conviction, whether criminal or any other offense, in their initial application to provide services in a clinical rotation at Healthcare Agency. Said investigation has been performed for the purpose of disclosing any criminal convictions or convictions of other offenses which would preclude their providing services in a health care setting, the results of said background checks shall be made available to Healthcare Agency.
4. Laws, Rule, Regulations and Policies. SCSB shall direct, instruct and assume responsibility for ensuring that all students are to perform tasks at Healthcare Agency in accordance _ with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, including-but not limited to any and all Medicare or Medicaid requirements or conditions for participation and to observe and comply with all oral and/or written rules, regulations, by-laws and policies of Healthcare Agency as it may adopt from time to time.
5 . Emergency Medical Care and Infectious Disease Exposure.
(a) Any SCSB faculty member or student who is injured or becomes ill while at the Healthcare Agency shall immediately report the injury or illness to the Healthcare Agency and receive treatment (if available) at the Healthcare Agency as a private patient or obtain other appropriate treatment as they choose. Any hospital or medical costs arising from such injury or illness shall be the sole responsibility of the SCSB faculty member or student who receives the treatment and not the responsibility of the Healthcare Agency.
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(b) The Healthcare Agency shall follow, for SCSB and students exposed to an infectious disease at the Healthcare Agency during the clinical experience program, the same policies and procedures that the Healthcare Agency follows for its employees. Any hospital or medical costs arising from the exposure shall be the sole responsibility of the SCSB faculty member or student who receives the treatment and not the responsibility of the HealthcareAgency.
(c) SCSB faculty and students contracting an infectious disease during the period of time they are assigned to or participating in the clinical experience program must report the fact to SCSB and to the Healthcare Agency, such SCSB faculty member or student must submit proof of recovery to SCSB or Healthcare Agency, if requested.
6. Notjces. All notices, requests, demands and other communications under or in connection with this Agreement shall be given in writing and shall be deemed to have been given or made: if by hand, immediately upon delivery; if by telex, telecopier or similar electronic device, two hours after sending; if by Federal Express, Express Mail or any other overnight service, the first business day after dispatch; or if mailed by certified mail return receipt requested, two business days after delivery or return of the notice to sender marked "unclaimed". All notices shall be delivered or mailed to the parties at the following address (or to such other address as either party shall designate by notice in accordance with the provisions to thisparagraph):
If to Healthcare Agency: Suwannee Health and Rehabilitation Center 1620 SE Helvenston Street Live Oak, FL 32064 Attn: Administrator
If to SCSB. Suwannee County School 'District 1729 Walker Ave •• SW. Ste. 200 iive Oak, FL 32064
Attn: Ted L. Roush
With a copy to:
Health Care Navigator, LLC 4 West Red Oak Lane, Suite 201 White Plains, NY 10604 Attn: General Counsel
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seSB 2019-81 fREVISEDIRENEWAU (Replaces srSB 2019~2Q· previous)" anproved on 0512212018)
AN AGREEMENT Between
SUWANNEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD and
:NE-NF Suwannee, LLC d/b/a SUWANNEE HEALTH GARE-AND REHABILITATION CENTER Live Oak, Florida
A\ ... > ~(~~'JI ~'t This Agreement begins on ~November 2,2018, between the Suwannee County Schooio ~~~PSB) and NF Suwannee. LLC, d/b/a. Suwannee Health GaFe-and Rehabilitation Cente1',.-<=Live Oak:--.. _Horid:a;~Wealthcare
AgenCY)'.A{'/(7j;' ". \. c';f1~):l' Whereas, SCSB, through the RNEROAK Technical College (&'tC);j,.operate ... latient Car,F Technician and Practical Nurse Education programs for qualified students preparing to b~:J<icensea~-g~!ient C~i~~Technicians and
Practical Nurses; and, . ,;._\'~h\'l~,. "~~;;'~~\, ,liV
Whereas, SCSB and the Healthcare Agency have agr.~.~~JQintl;:f~"Rartmip\t~·mf~'PfOgr h in which Patient Care Technicians and Practical Nurse Education stuq¢ii§"ftUl.~'4~quir~{~~linical expeH€Jnce at the facilities of the Healthcare Agency; and, t:!'¥;~;5""'%'1;'
\~j~ '~(~~:~~t~'.:.,-;;~~ Whereas, the parties share the mutual goal 6 quality pa'ti,~t car~)'tihd health sciences education;
~ ~~~ Now, therefore, in consideration of utual covenantS".and obligatjons as set forth herein, the parties agree as
. .·;';;tY~~t~:f:1Riii~j follows:
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C and the S~~B expressly agree that all faculty and students under the "c~ ts or stuq,ents of the RTC. The RTC agrees that it will never act or
_. .}},t,gf(t11e Healthcare Agency or incur any obligations on the part of '~ ., ~ • .y"'t!G"'·~~'
ency withouffrrst obtaining the express written authority of the Administrator. gency agrees that it will not be responsible for any salaries, taxes, or insurance
A(fft Ag c7:: ~:::cur fum fu~ agreement may be cancelled at any time by t:;.:;;;,;.. . ;.ther party ere 0, with or without cause upon 30 days written notice to the other party.
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3':'Y0~~1'" The '?tealthcare Agency and RTC concur that this agreement shall continue in effect for the period "';;\~Ji;~Rf one)~~~ beginning .Jaly-+November 2,2018 through June 30November 2,2019; and shall be
'( ~~~wed from year to year unless otherwise notified in writing as in paragraph #2 above. /7'
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No alteration, modification, or variation of the terms of this agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by both of the parties hereto.
The Healthcare Agency and the RTC agree that executed copies of this agreement shall be placed on fIle with the Administrator of the Healthcare Agency and the Director of the RTC.
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The SCSB agrees to require the student to maintain professional liability{fu~urance with single limit liability coverage of not less than $),000,000.00/$3,000,000.00. /~~\
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The SCSB agrees to provide a certificate of liability insurance fC;f;t1f~fac \'"1
performance of their duties and responsibilities at the Healthcare Agency:'·1SiZ: [l"
1<1' . The SCSB holds the Healthcare Agency harmless from,any,acts of negligence of tIi
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and students while in the Healthcare Agency fac· .i)r wI' ,,~. the scope of the Pa., Technician and Practical Nurse Education programS'2>"· . .
II. THE HEALTHCARE AGENCY'S RESPONS '
III.
1. To share in the responsibility for the educati Technician and Practical Nurse Ec~W:;"lWfoQ1;, staff and employees along with th,raculty an
2. Students shall be selected for the p~s by the
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To make available to faculty and stu use of its facilities the same as to its own personnel.
·ble to faculty and students of the RTC all of its facilities and ~. iences of the aforementioned programs. \~&
meeting l'~pms as required and needed, if available, and not being used , gency.
members of the program in their staff meetings when policies to be discussed te to the programs.
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ogram(s) shall be at the time agreed by the parties to this contract and in e school curriculum calendar.
onsibility for the patient remains with the Healthcare Agency.
ration of programs will comply with established policies and practices of the Healthcare Agency, including all applicable legislation and regulations.
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2. Ascribes to equal access/equal opportunity; endorses non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, handicap, or marital status. To assign students and faculty to the Healthcare Agency based on this statement.
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To maintain standards of the programs as recommended and prescribed by all governing bodies and accrediting agencies regulating the programs.
To comply with and require, if necessary, physical examination, chest x-rays, and certain immunizations as deemed necessary by the Healthcare Agency or other such authority relative to the programs prior to entrance upon premises under the programs.
To employ qualified employees in the programs as administrators and instructo . The RTC agrees to the responsibility of interpreting the objectives of the programs to the s .... s, consulting with administrative personnel of the Healthcare Agency in advance about use of illt various facilities, and conferring with appropriate members of the Healthcare Agency" 4'ff in ing patients to provide the leaming experiences desired for students. <1;
To be responsible for the educational supervision of studen~{in the program. '~~~~»,~,
The Healthcare Agency may, at any time, direct wi .. Qf any faculty or studenfffTom the institution facilities or premises whose conduct or ReffQrmance~i~:not in accord\~ith thl~tandards
(r , ':>{,). \' -.. >':*~ ~
of the RTC and its programs, or is unprofessional and de'Q.jmentlFto}the Health~we Agency. This ""i~ '\(,.(~:;i\ j'i'l;~'
request for withdrawal shall be made to the aRwopriate sch:o~l" admiiii~lt~tor. ~$fRTC agrees that it will maintain the requisite degree of 4~'t itSf:;studenfs'i~4i~faculty, giving full consideration to the Healthcare Agency's standar' o~;fi~e.
Maintain individual records of cla
Maintain strict confidentiality reg . g all patient :~~ere ,~otmation. '~~ J7
Prepare any rotational plans for serv, be used fifi;J experience and to secure the approval of
this plan from the e Agenc~ ptrQ{~J~the c~#encing of the .educat~onal pro.gram under the agreement. S es ill the pro~~will not be effective until such t1lIle as they shall be approve the Heal Agency.
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herein as "HIPAA Requirements". The Provider agrees not to use or further disclose any Protected Health Information (as defmed in 45 C.F.R. Section 164.501) or Individually Identifiable Health Information (as defmed in 42 U.S.C. Section 1320d), other than as permitted by HIP AA Requirements and the terms of this Agreement.
The Healthcare Agency will make its internal practices, books, and records relating to the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information available to the Secretary of Health and H;Ulnan Services to the extent required for determining compliance with the Federal Privacy Regulations. ie?r~
~\ V. LIABILITY OF PARTIES '\ r,,\
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Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a joint venture, ag relationship between the Healthcare Agency and RTC which"could result in either responsible or liable for the acts or omissions of the other~" dA •
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. " Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to cre~~\n emplo . .. ~
the RTC students and the Healthcare Agency. ";~"
'\?1>\\~. Nothing contained in this Agreement is intell
immunity by any party to which sovereign imm
VL INDEMNIFICATION
IX.
't1~f
~ ~l~~1~'<)701, Florida Statutes ~(2018) see EXHIBIT A
" .' 1 governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ft9~ida. In the ent of any litigation arising from this Agreement, the Parties agree that the exclffs!ye state court forum for said litigation shall be in Suwannee County, in the court of
ropHJ;;1uriSdiCtion.
OF STUDENT RECORDS
The Healthcare Agency assures that student data will be handled with confidentiality as required by Florida Statute 1002.22.
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The Healthcare Agency and the RTC agree that copies of any revisions or modifications of this agreement, after execution by the parties, shall have the effect of modifying the terms of this agreement.
~d1t4Y2? BY:
BY:
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~iU IlliL1;. R<Jush Superintende&t of Sehools
"Appro v e-B¥
inn and Sufficiency
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Leonard J. Dietzen, ill
fblk &; Calch1lell, P:,-\ iool Board Attorney"
NF Suwannee, LLC d/b/a, SUWANNEE HEALTH GARE-AND REHABILITATION CENTER
TITLE:
Mail notices to: Craig E. R.ainSBn, President
Gulf Coast Health Care, LLC ;!
N.-4lLPalafax ~place Snite
.4illl..Pensacola, FL 32502
Live Oak, Florida
Suwannee County School Bo
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EXHIBIT A
Public Records Law Requirements under Chapter 119.0701, Florida Statutes ~
IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO TillS CONTRACT, HE OR SHE MUST CONTACT THE DISTRICT'S CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS, VICKIE MUSIC DePRATTEl,tt CPA, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AT 386-647-4609, "'~J~\ [email protected]. OR 1729 WALKER A E, SW, SUITE 200, LIVE OAK, FL 32064. ~~\
If you are a contractor as defmed by Section 119.0701(l)(a), Florida Statutes P-GH(2018), you m with Florida's public records law.
with a copy at a cost that
o DISTRICT'S CONTRACT FOR SERVICES
District's contract for services must be made directly "'~ :£t;9$2 ot possess the requested records, the District shall f the request, and the contractor must provide the records to the District or copied within a reasonable time.
the District's request for records, the District shall be able to sue for . party shall be entitled to attorney's fees.
A con who'l;',to provide the requested public records to the District within a reasonable time may be subject to p lties und,~eCtiOn 119.10, Florida Statutes (~2018).
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AffiHation Agreement (hereinafter. the "Agreement") between NF Suwannee. IJ,C d/b/a. Suwannee Healtb and Rebabilitation
Center (hereinafter "1 k-ii 1 (bcare Aaency") and Suwannee County Scboo! Board (hereinafter "SCSB")
L ResideiU AckiiowlcdfzeinciU. SCSB shall instruct students that they may only provide services to residents who acknowledge that a student is providing them services. Students and the instructors at the Healthcare Agency must specifically advise a resident that a student will be providing services and the resident must agree to such services before the student may provide the services.
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ail The Healthcare Agency shall follow. for SCSB and students exposed to an infectious disease at the Healthcare Agency during the clinical experience program. the same policies and procedures that the Healthcare Agency follows for its employees. Any hospital or medical costs arising from the exposure shall be the sole responsibility of the SCSB faculty member or student who receives the treatment and not the responsibility of the Healthcare Agency.
~ SCSB faculty and students contracting an infectious disease during the period of time they are assigned to or participating in the clinical experience program must report the fact to SCSB and to the Healthcare A enc such SCSB facul member or student must submit to SCSB or Healthcare Agency. if requested.
Ifto [ [ealthcare Agency' Suwannee Health and Rehabilitation Center 1620 SE Helvenston Street Live Oak. FL 32064 Attn: Administrator
IfloSCBS.
Attn:
With a copy to:
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Modified Document
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SUWANNEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL CALENDAR
2019-2020
MY CHO!CE for High Quality-Edtlcation!:
Jul~ 2019 July 1-31: Summer Work Schedule 1 2 3 4 July 4: Holiday
8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 29 30 31
August 2019 Aug 5: Return to 5 day weeks 1 Aug 5-9: Pre-Planning Days Aug 12: FirstDay for Students 5 6 7 8 Aug 26: PD Day 12 13 14 15
19 20 21 22 % 27 28 29
September 2019 Sept 2: Labor Day Holiday 2 3 4 5 Sept 23: PD Day
9 10 11 12 16 17 18 19 ~ 24 25 26
30
October 2019 Oct 1: End of Quarter 1 (42 days) 1 2 3 Oct 14: Teacher Work Day
7 8 9 10 Oct 28: PD Day
)K 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 ~ 29 30 31
November 2019 Nov 11: Veterans Day Holiday Nov 25-29: Thanksgiving Break
4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 18 19 20 21 25 1,26 27 28'
December 2019 Dec 20: Eany Release 2 3 4 5 Dec 20: End of Quarter 2
9 10 11 12 (42 days) Dec 23-31: Christmas Break 16 17 18 19
23 24 25 .26 30 31 :
PD Day - Holiday for students.
Teacher Work Day - Holiday for students, bus drivers, food service workers, and paraprofessionals (as assigned).
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9 16 23 30
6 13 20 27
4 11 18 25
1 8
15 22 29
6 13 20 27
* Early Release days may be subject to change with prior notice. * PD Days may be converted to student days if needed for storm make-up days.
January 2020 Jan 1-3: Christmas Break 1 X ~ Jan 6: Teacher Work Day
X 7 8 9 10 Jan 7: Students Return Jan 17: PD Day 13 14 15 16 fl Jan 20: MLK Holiday
20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 31
February 2020 Feb 14: PD Day 3 4 5 6 7 Feb 17: Presidents Day
10 11 12 13 .»f 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28
March 2020 Mar 13: End of Quarter 3 2 3 4 5 6 (45 days)
9 10 11 12 13 Mar 16: Teacher Work Day Mar 23: County PD Day X 17 18 19 20
23' 24 25 26 27 30 31
April 2020 April 10: Good Friday Holiday 1 2 3 April 20-24: Spring Break
6 7 8 9 10 April 27: PD Day
13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 ~ >{
.2'f 28 29 30
Mav 2020 May 25: Memorial Day Holiday 1 May 28-29: Early Release
4 5 6 7 8 May 29: End of Quarter 4 (45 days) 11 12 13 14 15 May 29: Last Day for Students
18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29
June 2020 June 1: Post-Planning Day 1 2 3 4 June 1-30: Summer Work Schedule
8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 --,
22 23 24 25 .-29 30
Holidays for 10/11 month teachers, students, bus drivers, food service workers, and paraprofessionals.
Holidays for ALL employees and students.
SCSB Approved ??I??I????
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SUWANNEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL CALENDAR
2019-2020
MY CHOICE for-Nigh Qtl~lity Edlication!:
Pre·Planning: August 5 - 9,2019 Post·Planning: June 1, 2020
NINE WEEK PERIODS AND REPORTING DATES
First nine weeks/term: Progress reports will be distributed End of first nine weeks/mid 1 st term Grade reports go out
Second nine weeks/term: Progress reports will be distributed End of second nine weeks/end of 1 st term Grade reports go out
Third nine weeks/term: Progress reports will be distributed End of third nine weeks/mid 2nd term Grade reports go out
Fourth nine weeks/term:
Friday, September 13, 2019 Friday, October 11,2019 Friday, October 18, 2019
Friday, November 15, 2019 Friday, December 20,2019 Friday, January 10, 2020
Friday, February 7, 2020 Friday, March 13, 2020 Friday, March 20, 2020
Progress reports will be distributed Friday, April 17, 2020 End of fourth nine weeks/end of 2nd term Friday, May 29,2020 The school office is responsible for the distribution of report cards at the end of the year.
TEACHERS' WORKDAYS October 14, 2019 January 6, 2020 March 16, 2020
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (PD) DAYS (7.25 DAYS - EXCEPT **COUNTY PD DAY) August 26, 2019 January 17, 2020 April 27, 2020 September 23, 2019 February 14, 2020 October 28,2019 March 23,2020"
HOLIDAYS 12·Months July 4,2019 September 2, 2019 November 11, 2019 November 25·29, 2019
HOLIDAYS Students August 26, 2019 September 2, 2019 September 23, 2019 October 14, 2019 October 28, 2019 November 11, 2019
TEACHER PAID HOLIDAYS (6)
December 23·31, 2019 January 1, 2020 January 20, 2020 February 17, 2020
November 25-29, 2019 December 23-31, 2019 January 1-6, 2020 January 17-20, 2020 February 14-17, 2020 March 16, 2020
Christmas Day
April 10, 2020 April 20-22, 2020 May 25, 2020
March 23, 2020 April 10, 2020 April 20-27, 2020 May 25,2020
Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents' Day
• Paraprofessionals will work all student days, six (6) Professional Development Days, plus five (5) of the following days as determined by the school principal: Pre-Planning Days, PostPlanning Day, Teacher Work Days.
• Food Service and Bus Drivers work six(6) Professional Development Days as determined by their supervisor.
• 10 months personnel work 196 days. • 11 months personnel work 216 days.
seSB approved ??I??I????
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SUWANNEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL CALENDAR
2020-2021
MY CHOICE for High Qu,ality,Education!i
JUly 2020 July 1-31: Summer Work Schedule 1 2 July 2: Holiday
6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30
August 2020 Aug 3-7: Pre-Planning Days 3 4 5 6 Aug 10: FirstDay for Students
10 11 12 13 Aug 31: PO Day
17 18 19 20 24 25 26 27
X
September 2020 Sept 7: Labor Day Holiday 1 2 3 Sept 21: PD Day 7 8 9 10
14 15 16 17 X 22 23 24 28 29 30
October 2020 Oct 9: End of Quarter 1 (42 days) 1 Oct 12: Teacher Work Day
5 6 7 8 Oct 26: PO Day
X 13 14 15 19 20 21 22
$ 27 28 29
November 2020 Nov 11: Veterans Day Holiday 2 3 4 5 Nov 23-27: Thanksgiving Break
9 10 11 12 16 17 18 19 23 24 25 26 30
December 2020 Dec 18: Early Release 1 2 3 Dec 18: End of Quarter 2 (42 days)
7 8 9 10 Dec 21-31: Christmas Break
14 15 16 17 21 22 23. 24
X X ~ 31
PD Day - Holiday for students.
Teacher Work Day - Holiday for students, bus drivers, food service workers, and paraprofessionals (as assigned).
',) -. :.31
7 14 21 28
4 11 18 25
2 9
16 23 30
6 13 20 27
4 11 18 25
* Early Release days may be subject to change with prior notice. * PO Days may be converted to student days if needed for storm make-up days.
January 2021 Jan 1: Christmas Break 1 Jan 4: Teacher Work Day >< 5 6 7 8 Jan 5: Students Return Jan 15: PO Day 11 12 13 14 % Jan 18: MLK Holiday
18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29
February 2021 Feb 19: PO Day 1 2 3 4 5 Feb 22: Presidents Day
8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 ft 22 23 24 25 26
March 2021 Mar 12: End of Quarter 3 1 2 3 4 5 (45 days)
8 9 10 11 12 Mar 19: Teacher Work Day Mar 26: County PO Day 15 16 17 18 ~
22 23 24 25 .26" 29 30 31
April 2021 April 2: Good Friday Holiday 1 2 April 19-23: Spring Break
5 6 7 8 9 April 26: PO Day
12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 .~ I~
l$ 27 28 29 30
Mav 2021 May 26-27: Early Release 3 4 5 6 7 May 27: End of Quarter 4
10 11 12 13 14 (45 days) May 27: Last Day for Students 17 18 19 20 21 May 28: Post-Planning Day May 31: Memorial Day Holiday 24 25 26 27 28
31
June 2021 June 1-30: Summer Work 1 2 3 '. Schedule
8 10 .. 7 9 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 28 29 30
Holidays for 10/11 month teachers, students, bus drivers, food service workers, and paraprofessionals.
Holidays for ALL employees and students.
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2020-2021
MY-CHOICE f()~ High Qual'ity-]Education!,
Pre-Planning: August 3 - 7,2020 Post-Planning: May 28,2021
NINE WEEK PERIODS AND REPORTING DATES
First nine weeks/term: Progress reports will be distributed End of first nine weeks/mid 1 st term Grade reports go out
Second nine weeks/term: Progress reports will be distributed End of second nine weeks/end of 1 st term Grade reports go out
Third nine weeks/term: Progress reports will be distributed End of third nine weeks/mid 2nd term Grade reports go out
Fourth nine weeks/term:
Friday, September 11, 2020 Friday, October 9,2020 Friday, October 16, 2020
Friday, November 13, 2020 Friday, December 18, 2020 Friday, January 8, 2021
Friday, February 5, 2021 Friday, March 12, 2021 Friday, March 26, 2021
Progress reports will be distributed Friday, April 16, 2021 End of fourth nine weeks/end of 2nd term Thursday, May 27, 2021 The school office is responsible for the distribution of report cards at the end of the year.
TEACHERS' WORKDAYS October 12, 2020 January 4, 2021 March 19, 2021
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (PD) DAYS (7.25 DAYS - EXCEPT **COUNTY PO DAY) August 31, 2020 January 15, 2021 April 26, 2021 September 21, 2020 February 19, 2021 October 26, 2020 March 26,2021**
HOLIDAYS 12-Months July 4,2020 September 7, 2020 November 11, 2020 November 23-27,2020
HOLIDAYS Students August 31, 2020 September 7, 2020 September 21, 2020 October 12, 2020 October 26, 2020
TEACHER PAID HOLIDAYS (6)
December 21-25,2020 December 30, 2020 January 1, 2021 January 18, 2021
November 11 , 2020 November 23-27,2020 December 21-31,2020 January 1-4, 2021 January 15-18, 2021
Christmas Day
February 22, 2021 April 2, 2021 April 19-21, 2021 May 31,2021
February 19-22, 2021 March 19, 2021 March 26, 2021 April 2, 2021 April 19-26, 2021
Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents' Day
• Paraprofessionals will work all student days, six(6) Professional Development Days, plus five (5) of the following days as determined by the school principal: Pre-Planning Days, PostPlanning Day, Teacher Work Days,
• Food Service and Bus Drivers work six(6) Professional Development Days as determined by their supervisor.
• 10 months personnel work 196 days. • 11 months personnel work 216 days.
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AN AGREEMENT
Between
SUWANNEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
and
NF Suwannee, LLC d/b/a SUWANNEE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER Live Oak, Florida
This Agreement begins on January 1, 2019, between the Suwannee County School Board (SCSB) and NF Suwannee, LLC, d/b/a, Suwannee Health and Rehabilitation Center, Live Oak, Florida (Healthcare Agency).
Whereas, SCSB, through the Suwannee High School (SHS), operates a Nursing Assistant program for qualified students preparing to be Licensed Certified Nursing Assistants,
Whereas, SCSB and the Healthcare Agency have agreed jointly to participate in a program in which Nursing Assistant education students may acquire clinical experience at the facilities of the Healthcare Agency; and,
Whereas, the parties share the mutual goal of high quality patient care and health sciences education;
Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations as set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:
I. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. The Healthcare Agency and the SCSB expressly agree that all faculty and students under the program shall remain agents or students of the SHS. The SHS agrees that it will never act or represent it is acting as an agent of the Healthcare Agency or incur any obligations on the part of the Healthcare Agency without first obtaining the express written authority of the Administrator. The Healthcare Agency agrees that it will not be responsible for any salaries, taxes, or insurance of the SHS faculty, agents, or students.
2. The Healthcare Agency and SHS concur that this agreement may be cancelled at any time by either party hereto, with or without cause upon 30 days written notice to the other party.
3. The Healthcare Agency and SHS concur that this agreement shall continue in effect for the period of one and a half years beginning January 1,2019 through June 30,2020; and shall be renewed from year to year thereafter, unless otherwise notified in writing as in paragraph #2 above.
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4. No alteration, modification, or variation of the terms of this agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by both of the parties hereto.
5. The Healthcare Agency and the SHS agree that executed copies of this agreement shall be placed on file with the Administrator of the Healthcare Agency and the Principal of the SHS.
6. The SCSB agrees to require the student to maintain professional liability insurance with single limit liability coverage of not less than $1,000,000.001$3,000,000.00.
7. The SCSB agrees to provide a certificate of liability insurance for the faculty members in the performance of their duties and responsibilities at the Healthcare Agency.
8. The SCSB holds the Healthcare Agency harmless from any acts of negligence of the instructors and students while in the Healthcare Agency facility within the scope of the Nursing Assistant Education program.
II. THE HEALTHCARE AGENCY'S RESPONSIBILITY
1. To share in the responsibility for the education of health care students in the Patient Care Technician and Practical Nurse Education programs through the cooperation and assistance of its staff and employees along with the faculty and students of the SHS.
2. Students shall be selected for the programs by the SHS.
3. To make available to faculty and students of the SHS the use of its facilities the same as to its own personnel.
4. To make available whenever possible to faculty and students of the SHS all of its facilities and services in the planned learning experiences of the aforementioned programs.
5. To provide conference and meeting rooms as required and needed, if available, and not being used for other purposes by the Healthcare Agency.
6. To include faculty members of the program in their staff meetings when policies to be discussed affect or directly relate to the programs.
7. Instruction under the program(s) shall be at the time agreed by the parties to this contract and in agreement with the school curriculum calendar.
8. The responsibility for the patient remains with the Healthcare Agency.
III. THE SHS RESPONSIBILITY
1. The operation of programs will comply with established policies and practices of the Healthcare Agency, including all applicable legislation and regulations.
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2. Ascribes to equal access/equal opportunity; endorses non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, handicap, or marital status. To assign students and faculty to the Healthcare Agency based on this statement.
3. To maintain standards of the programs as recommended and prescribed by all governing bodies and accrediting agencies regulating the programs.
4. To comply with and require, if necessary, physical examination, chest x-rays, and certain immunizations as deemed necessary by the Healthcare Agency or other such authority relative to the programs prior to entrance upon premises under the programs.
5. To employ qualified employees in the programs as administrators and instructors. The SHS agrees to the responsibility of interpreting the objectives of the programs to the students, consulting with administrative personnel of the Healthcare Agency in advance about use of the various facilities, and conferring with appropriate members of the Healthcare Agency staff in selecting patients to provide the learning experiences desired for students.
6. To be responsible for the educational supervision of students in the program.
7. The Healthcare Agency may, at any time, direct withdrawal of any faculty or student from the institution facilities or premises whose conduct or performance is not in accord with the standards of the SHS and its programs, or is unprofessional and detrimental to the Healthcare Agency. This request for withdrawal shall be made to the appropriate school administrator. The SHS agrees that it will maintain the requisite degree of discipline among its students and faculty, giving full consideration to the Healthcare Agency's standard of conduct and performance.
8. Maintain individual records of classes, student activities, and competencies.
9. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all patient-centered information.
10. Prepare any rotational plans for services to be used for experience and to secure the approval of this plan from the Healthcare Agency prior to the commencing of the educational program under the agreement. Substantive changes in the program will not be effective until such time as they shall be approved by the Healthcare Agency.
11. See attached Rider 1 to be incorporated herein.
IV. HIP AA REQUIREMENTS
The Provider agrees to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as codified at 42 U.S.C. § 1320d ("HIPAA") and any current and future regulations promulgated thereunder including without limitation the federal privacy regulations contained in 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164 (the "Federal Privacy Regulations"), the federal security standards contained in 45 C.F.R. Part 142 (the "Federal Security Regulations"), and the federal standards for electronic transactions contained in 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 162, all collectively referred to herein as "HIP AA Requirements". The Provider agrees not to use or further disclose any Protected Health Information (as defined in 45 C.F.R. Section 164.501) or Individually
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Identifiable Health Information (as defined in 42 U.S.C. Section 1320d), other than as permitted by HIP AA Requirements and the terms of this Agreement.
The Healthcare Agency will make its internal practices, books, and records relating to the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information available to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to the extent required for determining compliance with the Federal Privacy Regulations.
V. LIABILITY OF PARTIES
1. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a joint venture, agency or other legal relationship between the Healthcare Agency and SHS which could result in either party being responsible or liable for the acts or omissions ofthe other party.
2. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create an employer/employee relationship between the SHS students and the Healthcare Agency.
3. Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to serve as a waiver of sovereign immunity by any party to which sovereign immunity may be applicable.
VI. INDEMNIFICATION
1. Both parties shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party, its officers, directors, employees, agents and members from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by reason of defending actions brought against it arising out of or related to the acts or omissions of the other party, its agents, officers, or employees in the provision of services or performance of duties by that party pursuant to this Agreement.
VII. PUBLIC RECORDS
For all contractors as set forth in Section 119.0701, Florida Statutes (2018) see EXHIBIT A which is incorporated by reference herein.
VIII. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
1.1 This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. In the event of any litigation arising from this Agreement, the Parties agree that the exclusive state court forum for said litigation shall be in Suwannee County, in the court of appropriate jurisdiction.
IX. RELEASE OF STUDENT RECORDS
The Healthcare Agency assures that student data will be handled with confidentiality as required by Florida Statute 1002.22.
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The Healthcare Agency and the SHS agree that copies of any revisions or modifications of this agreement, after execution by the parties, shall have the effect of modifying the terms of this agreement.
SUWANNEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
Live Oak, Florida
BY: ______________________________ __ Ted L. Roush Superintendent of Schools
BY: ______________________________ __ Ed daSilva, Chairman Suwannee County School Board
DATE: __________ __
DATE: __________ __
"Approved as to Fonn and Sufficiency By ________________ __
Leonard J. Dietzen, III
Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell, P.A. Suwannee School Board Attorney"
NF Suwannee, LLC d/b/a, SUWANNEE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Live Oak, Florida
BY: ______________________________ ___
TITLE: __________________________ __
Mail notices to: President Gulf Coast Health Care, LLC 40 Palafax Place, Suite 400 Pensacola, FL 32502
DATE: __________ __
Suwannee County School Board Approved on ____________ _
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EXHIBIT A
Public Records Law Requirements under Chapter 119.0701, Florida Statutes (2018)
IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, HE OR SHE MUST CONTACT THE DISTRICT'S CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS, VICKIE MUSIC DePRATTER, CPA, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AT 386-647-4609, [email protected], OR 1729 WALKER AVENUE, SW, SUITE 200, LIVE OAK, FL 32064.
If you are a contractor as defined by Section 119.0701(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2018), you must comply with Florida's public records law.
You must keep and maintain public records required by the School District to perform the contracted servIces.
Upon request from the School District's Custodian of public records, you must provide the District with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in Chapter 119 or otherwise provided by law.
You must ensure that public records which are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the contract term and following completion of the contract, if the contractor does not transfer the records to the District.
Upon completion of the contract, you must transfer, at no cost, to the District all public records in possession of the contractor or continue to keep and maintain public records required by the District to perform the contracted services. See Section 119.0701 (2)(b )4, Florida Statutes (2018), for additional record keeping requirements.
REQUEST FOR RECORDS RELATING TO DISTRICT'S CONTRACT FOR SERVICES
A request to inspect or copy public records relating to a District's contract for services must be made directly to the District's records custodian. If the District does not possess the requested records, the District shall immediately notify the contractor of the request, and the contractor must provide the records to the District or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time.
If contractor does not timely comply with the District's request for records, the District shall be able to sue for breach of contract and the prevailing party shall be entitled to attorney's fees.
A contractor who fails to provide the requested public records to the District within a reasonable time may be subject to penalties under Section 119.10, Florida Statutes (2018).
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Rider 1 to Affiliation Agreement (hereinafter, the "A2reement") between NF Suwannee, LLC d/b/a,
Suwannee Health and Rehabilitation Center (hereinafter "Health care A2"ency ") and Suwannee County School Board (hereinafter "SCSB")
1. Resident Acknowledgement. SCSB shall instruct students that they may only provide services to residents who acknowledge that a student is providing them services. Students and the instructors at the Healthcare Agency must specifically advise a resident that a student will be providing services and the resident must agree to such services before the student may provide the services.
2. Excluded Provider. SCSB represents and warrants to the Healthcare Agency that to the best of its knowledge any and all students have never been convicted of: (A) any offense related to the delivery of an item or service under Medicare, Medicaid, any private health care benefit program; (B) a criminal offense relating to neglect or abuse in connection with the delivery of a health care item or service; (C) fraud, theft, embezzlement, or other financial misconduct in the connection with the delivery of a health care item or service; (D) obstructing an investigation or any crime referred to in (A) or (C) above; and/or (E) unlawful manufacturing, distributing, prescribing, or dispensing of a controlled substance.
3. Background Checks. To represent to Healthcare Agency that it has performed a reasonable and prudent employment interview and background investigation of all students, including but not limited to requiring that each student disclose any conviction, whether criminal or any other offense, in their initial application to provide services in a clinical rotation at Healthcare Agency. Said investigation has been performed for the purpose of disclosing any criminal convictions or convictions of other offenses which would preclude their providing services in a health care setting, the results of said background checks shall be made available to Healthcare Agency.
4. Laws, Rule, Regulations and Policies. SCSB shall direct, instruct and assume responsibility for ensuring that all students are to perform tasks at Healthcare Agency in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to any and all Medicare or Medicaid requirements or conditions for participation and to observe and comply with all oral andlor written rules, regulations, by-laws and policies of Healthcare Agency as it may adopt from time to time.
5 . Emergency Medical Care and Infectious Disease Exposure.
(a) Any SCSB faculty member or student who is injured or becomes ill while at the Healthcare Agency shall immediately report the injury or illness to the Healthcare Agency and receive treatment (if available) at the Healthcare Agency as a private patient or obtain other appropriate treatment as they choose. Any hospital or medical costs arising from such injury or illness shall be the sole responsibility of the SCSB faculty member or student who receives the treatment and not the responsibility ofthe Healthcare Agency.
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(b) The Healthcare Agency shall follow, for SCSB and students exposed to an infectious disease at the Healthcare Agency during the clinical experience program, the same policies and procedures that the Healthcare Agency follows for its employees. Any hospital or medical costs arising from the exposure shall be the sole responsibility of the SCSB faculty member or student who receives the treatment and not the responsibility of the HealthcareAgency.
(c) SCSB faculty and students contracting an infectious disease during the period oftime they are assigned to or participating in the clinical experience program must report the fact to SCSB and to the Healthcare Agency, such SCSB faculty member or student must submit proof of recovery to SCSB or Healthcare Agency, if requested.
6. Notjces. All notices, requests, demands and other communications under or in connection with this Agreement shall be given in writing and shall be deemed to have been given or made: if by hand, immediately upon delivery; if by telex, telecopier or similar electronic device, two hours after sending; if by Federal Express, Express Mail or any other overnight service, the first business day after dispatch; or if mailed by certified mail return receipt requested, two business days after delivery or return of the notice to sender marked "unclaimed". All notices shall be delivered or mailed to the parties at the following address (or to such other address as either party shall designate by notice in accordance with the provisions to this paragraph):
If to Healthcare Agency: Suwannee Health and Rehabilitation Center 1620 SE Helvenston Street Live Oak, FL 32064 Attn: Administrator
lito SCSB. Suwannee County School District 1729 Walker Aye., SW, Ste. 200 Live Oak, FT. 32064
Attn: Ted L. Roush
With a copy to:
Health Care Navigator, LLC 4 West Red Oak Lane, Suite 201 White Plains, NY 10604 Attn: General Counsel
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Parenti Guardian Conference Documentation· DATE: STUDENT NAME: ---------------- -------------------------------------DOB: GRADE: TEACHER:
NOTES: Teacher Observations/Parent or Guardian Concerns/Recommendations/Follow-Up
Conference: D Email D In Person D Phone
RTI: Intervention D Tier 2 o Tier 3
Conference Requested By: D Teacher D Parent
Compact Signed 0 Yes & Reviewed DNo
o Other
ELL - Information was communicated orally via translator: D Yes D No Translator:
PARENT:
PARENT:
TEACHER:
SCSB Form #5200-021
OTHER:
ADMINISTRATOR:
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR:
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SUWANNEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
1729 Walker Avenue, SW, Suite 200 • Live Oak, Florida 32064 Telephone: (386) 647-4600 • Fax: (386) 364-2635
www.suwannee.k12.fl.us
TED L. ROUSH Superintendent of Schools
"Suwannee County School District will be a system of excellence ensuring all students are preparedfor personal success."
MEMORANDUM
Ted L. Roush, Superintendent of School~ ziJJY
Walter Boatright, Director of Human Resources
December 11, 2018
JERRY TAYLOR DISTRICT 1
CATHERINE CASON DISTRICT 2
TIM ALCORN DISTRICT 3
ED DA SILVA DISTRICT 4
RONALD WHITE DISTRICT 5
LEONARD J. DIETZEN, III BOARD ATTORNEY
RE: Personnel Changes List for December 18, 2018 Regular Meeting
RECOMMENDATION:
Pursuant to Section 1012.27 (lA) (IB), Florida Statutes, the Superintendent hereby submits the following written personnel recommendations. Approval of each is respectfully requested.
A Fully Accredited School System - SACS CAS!, an Accrediting Division of AdvancED Equal Opportunity Employer
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TO: FROM:
Ted
SUWANNEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Personnel Changes December 18,2018
uwannee County
Pursuant to Section 1012.27 (IA) (1 B), Florida Statutes, I hereby submit the following written personnel recommendations. Approval of each is respectfully requested.
RECOMMENDATIONS 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR:
RESIGNATION: INSTRUCTIONAL:
RIVEROAK Technical College: Traci Thompson, Teacher, effective December 3, 2018
Suwannee Middle School: Dana M. Drawdy, ESE Support Facilitator, effective January 7, 2019
SUSPENSIONS:
Suwannee High School: Myra Bell, Teacher, November 28,2018, without pay Cheri Cop leland, Teacher, November 28, 2018, without pay
RESIGNATIONS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL/SCHOOL RELATED:
Suwannee Middle School: Michael G. Harris, Custodian, effective November 6, 2018
Transportation: Shawarren Cooks, Bus Driver, effective November 22,2018
RETIREMENT:
Suwannee Primary School: Marolyn Black, Paraprofessional, effective June 5, 2018 Nancy J. Jernigan, Paraprofessional, effective June 5, 2018
TERMINATION:
Transportation: Holly Shepherd, Bus Driver, effective December 4,2018
SUSPENSIONS:
Suwannee High School: Cody Gamble, ESE Paraprofessional, November 29,2018, without pay.
Transportation: Devon Kearney, Bus Driver, effective December 5, 2018 through December 11,2018, without pay.
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LEAVE OF ABSENCE (ILLNESS IN THE LINE OF DUTY):
Suwannee Middle School: Melissa Francisco, Teacher, August 21, 2018 and September 4, 2018, for a total of 14.50 hours.
RECOMMENDATIONS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL/SCHOOL RELATED:
Suwannee High School: Brandy Allen, ESE Paraprofessional, effective December 3, 2018 REPLACES: Kelly McManaway
SUPPLEMENTARY:
NAME . Amanda Mabey
Jennifer Stevens Nicole Stratton
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE:
Suwannee High School:
POSITION JV Girls' Soccer Coach Instructional Leadership Cheerleader Sponsor
LOCATION SHS SIS SMS
Kelly Wiggins, effective November 27,2018 through December 10, 2018, with pay.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE (ILLNESS IN THE LINE OF DUTY):
Suwannee Elementary School:
REPLACES Tommy Brett
Cheryl Ann Jackson, Media Clerk, August 21,2018 through August 31,2018, for a total of 3 hours.
Suwannee Middle School: Linda Strait, Clerk, August 16, 2018 through August 17, 2018, for a total of 9.5 hours.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE (FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE):
Branford High School: Deborah Yates, Paraprofessional, tentatively September 10, 2018, through December 8, 2018, without pay, with the option of returning sooner if released by doctor. (Revised/rom the 11120118 Personnel Changes)
Transportation: Robin Garbett, Bus Driver, tentatively August 10, 2018 through September 11, 2018 and November 13, 2018 through December 21,2018 and January 7, 2019 through January 28, 2019 without pay, with the option of returning sooner if released by the doctor.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE (MEDICAL LEAVE):
Branford High School: Deborah Yates, Paraprofessional, tentatively December 10, 2018, through December 20, 2018, without pay, with the option of returning sooner if released by doctor. (Revised from the 11120118 Personnel Changes)
Transportation: Robin Garbett, Bus Driver, tentatively January 29, 2019 through February 4, 2019 without pay, with the option of returning sooner if released by the doctor.
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LEAVE OF ABSENCE (MATERNITY LEAVE):
Branford Elementary School: Jessica Wagner, Teacher, tentatively November 13,2018 through January 14,2019, without pay, with the option of returning sooner if released by the doctor. (Revised dates from October 23,2018 Personnel Changes)
MISCELLANEOUS:
District Wide/21 5t Century: The following to work as the 21 st Century Director District wide: Lesley Fry
District Wide/21 5t Century: The following to work as a site coordinators in the 21 st Century Program District wide program:
Branford Elementary School: Denah Phillips
Suwannee Elementary School: Rhonda Furry
Suwannee Intermediate School: Julie Griswold
Suwannee Primary School: Staci Greaves
District Wide/2! 5t Century: The following to work as a paraprofessional or teacher in the 21 st Century Program District wide: *The employees below may work in other school locations other than listed below.
Branford Elementary School: Victoria Jensen Rhoshonda Herring Amy Allen Margaret Williams Jessica Wagner Brenda Raulerson Yvonne Topham
Suwannee Elementary School: Pamela Lewis Takesha Patrick Susan Ratliff Jessica Melgar Yvette Perez Kristin Register Lacy Van Etta
Suwannee Intermediate School:
Julie Klecka Carla Suggs Teresa Conger Priscilla Jones Erin Roberts Lyndsey Browning Kenya Manley
Angie Hester Danielle Gay Amy Williams Tralene Sasso Jennifer McMillan Joyce McIntosh Mandy Hurst
Pamela Hendrick Brooke Cox-Knowles Jenny Clark Tiffany Sanders Crystal Gill Sandra Winburn Joann Barton Robin Chapman
Jennifer Winnett Traci Kirby Tina Hayes Tracy Combee Donna Rightmire Magaly Ocampo
Jennifer Hitt Robyne Edwards Tanya Crain Jo Ann Ledew Heather Marshall Jennifer Bonds Mindy Berry
Adrienne Taylor Tracy Kirby Angie Hester Jennifer Stevens
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Amy Steed • Shannon White
Ashley Wooley Deadre Jolicoeur
Suwannee Primary School: Kerry Jo Melland Hannah Johnson Amanda Kiser Georgette Ragan Shannon Daniel Marcia Riegel
SUBSTITUTES:
Monica Sauer Becky Skipper Summer Bell
April Greene Annemarie. Croucher Janell Miracle June Bashaw Kelly Driggers Katey Melland
The following to serve as Substitute Bus Attendants:
Carrie Albritton Tristan Harrington
STUDENT WORKER:
Melissa Carter Josie Jenkins
Tara Brock Jeremy Griswold Lynn Lawrence
Mandy Ramsey Patrick Jernigan Janice McCall Laritta Hunter Susan Johnson
Deborah Galindo Sudie Wingard
Catherine Bell, RIVEROAK Technical College/Early Childhood Education/My Play School
VOLUNTEERS:
Audrianna Armstrong Marchelle Braswell Jere Burnette Kenneth CampbelJ Jenna Chancey Samantha Chaney Charles Conley April Darling Sabrina De la Vega Anne Ferguson
Fabiola Fernandez-Badillo Linda Floyd Sierra Garcia Keri Gill Lydia Hernandez Richard Little, Jr. Wilma Matthews Vanessa Maysonet Shelly Mendez Kevin Nissley
End of List 2018-2019
School Year
Robert Pendland Jose Ruiz Bridget Stegall Carole Strickland Bonnie Swartz Stanley Swartz Craig Topping George Williams
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