Hillsborough County Public Schools Information and Technology
Information Item

DATE: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Amendments to the Universal Route Standards in the Transportation Department.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Transportation Department will present amendments to the universal route standards. The goal of these amendments is to further assist in the efficient use of HCPS school buses. These amendments fall in line with recommendations made by MPS. Some of the amendment items are presently in place, albeit as pilot programs and the remainder will be launched in August, 2008. These amendments touch upon such matters as bus passes, processing changes and conceptual strategies.

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

These amendments are commensurate with the Transportation Reorganization Plan.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

EVALUATION

The Transportation Department will evaluate and improve the standards as part of the continuous improvement process.

SUBMITTED BY:

John A. Franklin
General Manager, Transportation Department
813-982-5511
Jack E. Davis
Chief Information and Technology Officer
813-272-4600
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