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Action Item
DATE: Thursday, August 9, 2012
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-six inspections were conducted during the 2011-2012 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 Statute 1013.12).  Deficiencies that posed an imminently dangerous condition were immediately reported by the Fire and 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.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate best financial practices • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)

During the 2011-2012 school year, approximately $1,707,579.93 was expended from the following funds to correct 8,630 health, life, and safety deficiencies:  School Supply Budget $0; Maintenance Budget - $858,886.93; Planning and Construction Budget (included in scheduled renovations) - $848,693.

EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY: 
Glen A. Lathers   Daniel J. Valdez
Manager of Safety and Risk Management
(813) 872-5263
  Deputy Superintendent
(813) 272-4166
    A 3.05
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120809_511 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 3.05