Hillsborough County Public Schools Information and Technology
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, October 20, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Adopt a Proclamation Declaring October 19 – 23, 2009, “School Bus Safety Week”

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The National School Association of Pupil Transportation School Bus Safety Week is October 19 – 23, 2009. The theme “Avoid Harm; Obey the Stop Arm,” is derived from last year’s poster contest. Schools across the district and country have been invited to participate in this year’s poster contest and to remind students, bus drivers, and motorists of their roles in assuring the safe transportation of students to and from school.

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: No)

No Financial Impact

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:

John A. Franklin
General Manager, Transportation Department
(813) 982-5511
David J. Steele, Ph.D.
Chief Information and Technology Officer
(813) 272-4600
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