Hillsborough County Public Schools Information and Technology
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, August 7, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Agreement to Provide School Bus Driver Training Services for Metropolitan Ministries Academy for Their Employees Transporting Students

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The District has a proven school bus driver training program and is capable of providing required driver training services for charter school buses when applicable and feasible. Part of the training program includes State Certified Commercial Driver License testing by Transportation employees. Metropolitan Ministries Academy has agreed to reimburse the District for the training of the school bus driver(s). In order to prepare for the new school year, a request is being made to commence this contract effective August 8, 2007 through June 30, 2008. If either party does not agree on terms of this contract, they may cancel the contract within 15 days.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

n/a

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

The District will be reimbursed for services provided. These costs are calculated to include manuals, testing, trainer salaries and fuel. The cost for these services is subject to increase.

EVALUATION

n/a

SUBMITTED BY: Karen Strickland, Transportation Operations Manager, John A. Franklin, General Manager, Transportation Department



Jack E. Davis
Chief Information and Technology Officer
(813) 272-4600
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