This agreement is between Clay County District Schools and US Chamber of Commerce/Hiring our Heroes for active duty service members within 180 days of transition to participate in internships, practicums, and observations under the direction of a certified educator in Clay County schools.

Without this agreement, active duty service members within 180 days of transition cannot be placed in Clay County District Schools as interns and would thereby prevent potential teacher candidates from choosing Clay to begin their career.

Clay County District Schools currently has agreements with 25 Colleges/Universities, and this is a new agreement with the US Chamber of Commerce/Hiring our Heroes.

Placement of active duty service members as interns provides teacher candidates with real-world experiences that better prepares them for the rigors of classroom teaching.  The US Chamber of Commerce/Hiring our Heroes is currently requesting placement for one active duty service member. 

Goal 5: Develop and support great educators, support personnel, and leaders.  

Strategy 5.1: Recruit, screen, hire, and retain top candidates that reflect the diversity of each school, our district, and community.

That the Clay County School Board approve the agreement between Clay County District Schools and the US Chamber of Commerce/Hiring our Heroes.