Agenda Item
i. West End Well Werks, LLC for Athletic Trainers (Not to Exceed $75,000)
Summary: Presented by: Triscilla Weaver, Ph.D., Chief of Access & Opportunity, Division of Access & Opportunity
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education authorize the Interim Superintendent to execute an Independent Contractor Agreement (ICA) with West End Well Werks, LLC in an amount not to exceed $75,000.
Why: Athletic trainers are vital to the overall health, safety, and well-being of students involved in sports and physical activities. They educate students, coaches, and parents about injury prevention, proper techniques, and the importance of maintaining overall physical health. This education helps create a safer sporting environment.
Athletic trainers provide valuable support to coaches by offering expert advice on injury management and prevention strategies, allowing coaches to focus more on training and game strategy. They also help schools develop and implement emergency action plans for athletic events, ensuring that protocols are in place to handle various types of medical emergencies.
Details: West End Well Werks, LLC will provide comprehensive athletic training and sports medicine services to elementary and middle school student-athletes. Services will also be provided to select high schools, if needed. This agreement ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care that promotes injury prevention, safe participation, timely injury management, and effective rehabilitation. These services include game-day and practice coverage. The cost for these services shall not exceed $75,000.
Financial impact: The total amount for these services is allocated from the Athletics budget (607.3200.530000.00267.7090.9990.8010.092.0000) in an amount not to exceed $75,000.
Contact: Dr. Triscilla Weaver, Chief of Access & Opportunity, Division of Access & Opportunity, (678) 676-0485,
Mrs. Myss Johnson-Jelks, Executive Director of Athletics, Division of Access & Opportunity, (678)676-1824
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs