Hillsborough County Public Schools Administration
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, September 7, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) School Safety and Security Self Assessment Review (Administration Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Safe Passage Act of the 2001 Legislature was passed to ensure every child a safe passage through Florida’s education system. The goal is for every district to have a clearly stated safety and security program that is effective, cost efficient and includes comprehensive plans and procedures promoting the safety and security of students and staff, ensuring that facilities and equipment are safe and in good working condition, and addressing the safe transportation of students. The purpose of this board agenda item is to assure that Hillsborough County Public Schools is in compliance with Section 1006.07(6), Florida Statutes, (F.S.), Safety and Best Practices. The first Best Practices were developed by OPPAGA and the Partnership for School Safety and Security and approved by the Commissioner of Education in 2001. Strategies and actions in this assessment were reviewed for the 2009-2010 school year by a district committee which included members of Safety, Health and Environmental Program, School Security, Student Nutrition Services,Transportation, School Health Services, Professional Development, Curriculum and Instruction, and Administration. The strategies and actions have been aligned with the District Strategic Plan.

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)

There is no financial impact for approval of the report. District staff will pursue outside resources for additional funds to implement the adopted strategies.

EVALUATION

N/A

SUBMITTED BY:

Dr. Judith D. Rainone
Director of Administration
(813) 272-4076
Lewis A. Brinson
Assistant Superintendent for Administration
(813) 272-4071
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20100907_419 * Section A Item# 7.05