Hillsborough County Public Schools Human Resources
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, June 9, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Districtwide Comprehensive Safety Inspections Annual Report.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Florida Statute 1013.12 mandates an annual comprehensive fire safety, casualty, and sanitation inspection be conducted at facilities under the jurisdiction of the School Board. Two hundred sixty-four inspections were conducted during the 2008-2009 school year. The completed inspections are available for review at the District Safety Office, and a copy will be forwarded to the State Fire Marshal’s Office (as required by Florida Statue 1013.12). Deficiencies that posed an imminently dangerous condition were immediately reported by the Fire Safety Inspector for priority correction. Each deficiency in this category was expedited upon receipt and resolved--none remain at this time. The consolidated inspection report is attached.

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

* Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

During the 2008-2009 school year, approximately $293,203 was expended from the following funds to correct 5,057 health, life, and safety deficiencies: School Supply Budget - $1,105; Maintenance Budget - $193,423; Planning and Construction Budget (included in scheduled renovations) - $98,675.

EVALUATION

N/A

SUBMITTED BY:

Glen A. Lathers
Manager of Safety and Risk Management
(813) 872-5263
Daniel J. Valdez
Deputy Superintendent
(813) 272-4166
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20090609_352 * Section A Item# 3.04