Title and Board Action Requested
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Student Safety Presentation Titled Traffic Stops & Teen Drivers - Staying Safe, Smart, and In-Control by Assistant State Attorney D. Robert Lewis of the Office of the State Attorney, Fifth Judicial Circuit
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Executive Summary
The Director of Secondary Programs and Curriculum, on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby requests the Board to review and approve the delivery of a student safety presentation titled Traffic Stops & Teen Drivers - Staying Safe, Smart, and In-Control by Assistant State Attorney D. Robert Lewis of the Office of the State Attorney, Fifth Judicial Circuit.
This presentation is designed to provide high school students with practical, real-world guidance on how to safely, respectfully, and lawfully navigate traffic stops. The program emphasizes de-escalation, responsible decision-making, and effective communication with law enforcement officers, as well as students’ legal rights and responsibilities during traffic stops. Mr. Lewis serves as the Traffic Homicide Prosecutor for Hernando County and brings decades of experience prosecuting serious felony, homicide, and traffic fatality cases. The content is framed as not anti-police and not pro-police, but pro-safety for all parties involved.
The presentation supports the District’s student safety, civic awareness, and behavioral education goals by promoting lawful conduct, respectful communication, and risk-reduction strategies for teen drivers. This initiative is particularly relevant for high school students who are current or emerging drivers and aligns with District priorities related to student well-being and community safety. There is no financial impact to Hernando County Schools.
My Contact
Dr. John Morris
Director of Secondary Programs and Curriculum
352-797-7000 ext. 70443
morris_j@hcsb.k12.fl.us
2023-28 Strategic Focus Area
Priority 1: Student Success
Financial Impact
See attached budget sheet.
If expenditure is not currently budgeted, this will serve as the budget amendment when Board approved. If the agenda item includes the purchase of goods or services, the funds requested are an anticipated amount and may fluctuate depending on such factors as current market conditions, product availability, additional funding sources, and the needs of the District. Should the actual cost exceed the anticipated amount, the Board approves the additional cost, after review by the superintendent, but not in excess of the funds available in the site’s approved annual budget.