Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Information Item

DATE: Tuesday, September 18, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Recognition of Gary Tait, State of Florida Traffic Safety Community Member of the Year

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Florida Department of Transportation Safety Office in Tallahassee has recognized Gary Tait, Manager for the Bike, Pedestrian and School Safety Program for Hillsborough County, as the State of Florida Traffic Safety Community Member of the Year. This award is presented to recognize a community member's involvement with traffic safety activities. Mr. Tait is employed by Hillsborough County in the Public Works Department, Traffic Services Division. He has worked for many years along side the District's own Safety Office staff to ensure the safety of our students, parents and faculty at each of our school sites. Mr. Tait also works along side the District Facilities Division staff as new schools are sited and constructed. He is a strong advocate for safety in school design especially with respect to how the school interfaces with the surrounding community. Just a few of Mr. Tait's activities and memberships include:

  • Member Safe Routes to School Task Force
  • Member Steering Committee for the Florida "Let's Eliminate Aggressive Driving" Task Force
  • Vice Chair Florida Coalition for Community Traffic Safety Teams
  • Organized the National Walk to School Day at Westchase Elementary School
  • Participated in the Great American Teach-In at Pride Elementary teaching bike and pedestrian safety
  • Participated in the Bevis Elementary Safety Fair with a bike and pedestrian safety booth

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

    Provide adequate school facilities for the accomplishment of all District Goals and Critical Success Factors.

    FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

    N/A

    EVALUATION

    SUBMITTED BY:

    Lorraine Duffy Suarez, AICP
    Manager, Growth Management
    (813) 272-4685
    Cathy L. Valdes
    Chief Facilities Officer
    (813) 272-4004
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    Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20070918_266 * Section C Item# 5