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DATE: Tuesday, December 11, 2012
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
District Protocol Review Work Group Update
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The work group was convened and tasked with conducting an internal review of safety procedures as they related to special needs populations supported through Individual Educational Plans, 504 Accommodations Plans, and Individual Student Health Care Plans.

The attached document is the committees working draft on “Observation/Findings, and Recommendations” broken down into the following five categories:

  • Safety and Emergency Procedures
  • Staff Training
  • Staffing
  • Coordination/Communication
  • Fence Height

The attached document also includes an external review report from the Council of the Great City Schools along with input received from the Superintendent’s Exceptional Student Education Advisory Council which includes parents and community agencies.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Promote a culture of safety, which is free from harassment, bullying, and aggression • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Not Applicable
EVALUATION
Not Applicable
SUBMITTED BY:  Linda Fernandez
Jeffrey Eakins   Kenneth R. Otero
General Director, Federal Programs
813-272-4899
  Deputy Superintendent
(813) 272-4101
    A 9.04
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20121211_519 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 9.04