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Administration
Action Item
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DATE: Tuesday, February 23, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve The Mass Casualty Drill
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
During the last 31 years, Hillsborough County Public Schools has participated in the annual multi-agency Mass Casualty Drill. The purpose of this drill is to test the response capabilities of the County's emergency resources. In previous years, the School District provided school buses and student volunteers to be involved in mock emergencies such as tornadoes, fires, explosions, radioactive hazardous spills and chemical spills. This year, Tampa Bay Technical High School students and staff volunteers will be involved in a mock disaster. This drill will involve local and federal personnel and agencies along with approximately 700 Tampa Bay Technical High School students and staff volunteers, and approximately 25 school buses.
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)
The Transportation Department has budgeted $ 4,000 for this drill.
EVALUATION
After action report of exercise from Emergency Operations Center
SUBMITTED BY:
Steven D. Ayers, Director of Community and Parent Relations
William H. Person
General Director for Student Planning, Placement and Support Programs
(813) 272-4876
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Lewis Brinson
Assistant Superintendent for Administration
(813) 272-4071
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A 7.06
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20100223_394 * Section A Item# 7.06
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