Safety First for Parents
Your Online Link for Student Safety Resources
Pinellas County Schools is committed to providing a safe, secure and healthful learninig environment for all students. This site is devoted to providing safety and security related information directly to and for parents. We hope that you find the site both beneficial and easy to use. Online Reporting of Safety Concerns Use the following links to report any safety concerns you may have. These links have online reporting capability to halp streamline the reporting process.
Transportation/Bus/Bus Route & Stop Issues
Travel to School Safety Concerns
School Crossing Guard InformationSafety Resources and Programs The following links provide specific information on safety topics and/or open gateways to other resources related to the safety and security of our students. Bus Safety Public Service Announcement
Buying a Safer Car 2005
Pandemic Influenza Planning: A Guide for Individuals and Families
Family Preparedness Guide
Heat Stress Prevention for Students and Employees
Lightning Safety for PCSB Students and Employees
Doug Jamerson's Presentation on Pedestrian, Bus and Vehicle Safety
State of Florida DOE Safety Page
Be Cool, Follow the Rules Brochure
Direct Phone and E-mail Contacts for Safety Concerns
Emergency Hotline
As a ready reference, the following telephone number has been designated as the district information line: 588-6424. A recorded message will be provided each day regarding any changes in school opening or closings. The recording will be updated as additional information becomes available.
Transportation
The Transportation Department maintains a help desk that can be accessed at the following number:(727) 587-2020.
The District Safety & Security CouncilUnder Pinellas County Schools' Policy 2.23, titled "District Safety & Security." the Board authorized the creation of a District wide council devoted to safety and security issues. The main members of this council may be reached at the following phone numbers and e-mail addresses. They welcome your suggestions and concerns.
Ted Pafundi, Chairman: 588-6195; e-mail: pafundit@pcsb.org
Tom Gavin, Chief of Schools Police, 547-7215; e-mail: gavint@pcsb.org
Carol Madura, Emergency Planning & CIRT, 588-6131; e-mail: madurac@pcsb.org
Joe Palazzola, Safety & Loss Prevention: 588-6151; e-mail: palazzolaj@pcsb.org
Bruce Gescheidle, Safety & Occupational Health, 588-6137; e-mail: gescheidleb@pcsb.org |
