AFFILIATION AGREEMENTPINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
AFFILIATION AGREEMENT
I. PARTICIPATING AGENCIES
THIS AGREEMENT between Pinellas County Schools, on behalf of Pinellas Technical
College, hereinafter referred to as the PCS, and the City of Clearwater, hereinafter referred to
as the Fire Rescue Agency shall be effective from August 1, 2026 thru August 1, 2031.
II. PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT
It is mutually agreed that the purpose of this Agreement is to provide a comprehensive learning
experience for participants from Pinellas County Schools within a clinical setting, in
accordance with provisions of the guidelines set forth in this agreement.
III. GENERAL PROVISIONS OF AGREEMENT
A. Both parties agree that there will be no distinction in employment or placement because
of race, sex, color, creed, age, national origin, religion, marital status, disability or
handicap adhere to the provisions of Federal and State laws regarding discrimination.
B. The Fire Rescue Agency will provide, at the Participant's expense, emergency care
for injuries or acute illness while on duty at the Fire Rescue Agency in accordance
with the provisions of this Agreement.
C. This Agreement shall be subject to review and renewal annually, by a Letter of
Agreement, provided, however, that either party shall have the right to terminate
this Agreement upon 30 days written notice.
IV. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
A. Pinellas County Schools shall designate a person or persons to coordinate and act as
liaison with the appropriate Fire Rescue Agency personnel.
B. Pinellas County Schools shall provide The City of Clearwater with a list of participants
in the learning experience at least ten (10) business days before each program is to start.
C. Pinellas County Schools shall insure that participants have the necessary didactic
prerequisites to maximize the learning experience at the Fire Rescue Agency.
D. Pinellas County Schools shall insure that the participants comply with the provisions of
Section VI.
E. Pinellas County Schools does undertake and agree that it will indemnify and hold
harmless the City of Clearwater and its officers, directors, employees, and agents, and
reasonable attorney's fees on account thereof, that may be sustained or incurred by reason
of any and all claims, demands, suits, actions, judgments, and executions for damages of
any and every kind and by whomever and whenever made or obtained, allegedly caused
by, arising out of, or relating in any manner to the activity of any participant or
participants supplied by the Pinellas County Schools pursuant to this Agreement. As a
Florida public agency, PCS's obligations hereunder are limited by the provisions of
Section 768.28, F.S.
F. Pinellas County Schools shall procure and maintain, during the term of this Agreement
and any renewal, liability insurance to cover any and all liability (including professional
liability) for claims, damages, or injuries to persons or property of whatsoever kind of
nature arising out of the activities of the participants carried out under this Agreement.
Such insurance shall be on an occurrence basis in amounts no less than
$3,000,000/$1,000,000 for personal injuries and $50,000 for property damage; and the
City of Clearwater shall be an additional named insured under such general and
professional liability policy or policies. Pinellas County Schools shall submit certificates
of insurance to the City of Clearwater evidencing such insurance at the time of the
execution of this Agreement, and as requested by the Fire Rescue Agency. Pinellas
County Schools agrees that the City of Clearwater will receive no less than thirty (30)
days written notice prior to cancellation, modification, or non -renewal of any of the
insurance coverages described herein. Participants who do not have patient contact (non -
allied health participants) will not be required to be covered by professional liability
insurance.
V. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER:
It shall be the responsibility of the City of Clearwater to:
A. Provide an appropriate orientation of participants in connection with its facilities and its
policies and procedures.
B. Provide opportunities for a learning experience with appropriate supervision.
C. Retain ultimate responsibility for patient care even if a student gives that care.
D. Designate a preceptor (or coordinator) from its staff to act as the liaison with the Agency
in this Agreement, as appropriate to the learning objectives.
VI. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTICIPANT (Student)
It shall be the responsibility of the participant(s) assigned through this Agreement to:
A. Comply with the policies and procedures of the City of Clearwater.
B. Provide the necessary and appropriate uniform while on duty in the Fire Rescue Agency.
C. Obtain prior written approval of both parties to this Agreement before publishing any
material related to the learning experience provided under the terms of the Agreement.
D. Sign a "Hold Harmless Agreement" with the City of Clearwater prior to commencing
his/her experience within the Fire Rescue Agency.
E. At all times wear the appropriate badge on every clinical and comply in all respects with
the student requirements set forth in the requirements Sheets.
VII. REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF PARTICIPANT
The City of Clearwater shall reserve the right to request Pinellas County Schools to withdraw
any participant from its facilities whose conduct or work with patients or personnel is not in
accordance with the policies and procedures of the City of Clearwater or is detrimental to
patients or others.
VIII. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT
Modification of this Agreement may be made by mutual consent of both parties, in writing,
and attached to this Agreement and shall include the date and the signatures of patties agreeing
to the modification.
IX. COPIES OF AGREEMENT
Copies of this signed Agreement shall be placed on file and be available at the Corporate office
of Pinellas County Schools and in the offices of the City of Clearwater.
X. SIGNATURES TO AGREEMENT
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