Human Resources
Information Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, November 12, 2013 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Risk Manager of the Year Award Winner for 2013. | |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
The Florida Educational Risk Management Association (FERMA) annually assesses the leadership qualities of its members and associated school districts that have exceptional outcomes. For 2013, an assessment was performed by a committee comprised of the FERMA Board and various vendors working in the field of risk management. The areas of concentration for this year's award were Safety Management, Worker's Compensation, General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Environmental Liability.
It was the unanimous decision of the committee to award the "Risk Manager Of The Year" to Glen Lathers, Risk Management and Safety Manager, and to Hillsborough County Public Schools. According to several members on the committee, Mr. Lather's implementation of proactive insurance programs designed to provide adequate risk avoidance at the District were unmatched among the other Florida school districts assessed. Several of the best practices recognized were:
The School District will be awarded the District award for "Risk Management Excellence" at the Florida School Board's Association Joint Conference this November. |
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
• Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health | |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No) | |
N/A | |
EVALUATION | |
N/A | |
SUBMITTED BY: |
Deborah M. Henry | Daniel J. Valdez | |
General Manager of Employee Benefits & Insurance (813) 272-4665 |
Deputy Superintendent (813) 272-4166 |
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20131112_602 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 22 |