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DATE: Tuesday, March 31, 2015
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Acting Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Recognition of Hillsborough County Public Schools "Road-eo" Bus Drivers

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On February 28, 2015, the Hillsborough State Invitational "Road-eo" school bus competition was held at the Harney Road Transportation complex.  Bus drivers from Seminole, Pinellas, Flagler, Santa Rosa and Hillsborough Counties competed in various categories.  The Hillsborough County Sheriffs Department and Tampa Police Department provided exhibits, including a bomb detecting robot.  There were four food trucks, a DJ from WTMP, a jamboree for kids that included face painting, games and cotton candy sponsored by the Boy Scouts, Gaither's ROTC and a Color Guard of Hillsborough County School Bus Drivers that presented the Colors.  

Two Hillsborough County Public Schools' bus drivers placed 1st and 2nd in the Safety Skills Competition.  Cassandra Varnes, Area 5 driver, won 1st place, and Dorothy Knight, Area 6 driver, won 2nd place.  Both winners will represent the state of Florida in the National Safety Skills Competition in Minneapolis in July.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
No financial impact.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY: 
    Christopher Farkas

  Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
    C 09
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150331_687 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 09