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DATE: Tuesday, February 19, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Presentation of the Revised School Bus Driver and Bus Attendant Rider's Manual of Procedures

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Transportation Department has revised and re-issued this important set of procedures for how bus services are provided.  This manual covers such topics as emergency procedures, conduct, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) procedures, field trip procedures and other important procedures.  This manual cross-references Board Policy, Hillsborough School Employees Federation (HSEF) Blue Collar contract, Educational Support Personnel (ESP) contract, the District Safety, Health and Environmental Program, School District of Hillsborough County (SDHC) Emergency Actions Checklist and the District Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (OTETA) manual.

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)

Printing costs of $3,486.00 were funded by the Transportation General Fund budget.

EVALUATION

The performance of Transportation is evaluated via successful delivery of students to and from school each day.

SUBMITTED BY: 
John A. Franklin   Cathy L. Valdes
General Manager of Transportation
(813) 982-5511
  Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
    A 9.05
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130219_554 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 9.05