This Committee was created to provide advice and recommendations to curb and eliminate all forms of bullying throughout Hillsborough County, Florida.
Documents and useful links
- Cyber Bullying Know the Facts (English)
- Cyber Bullying Know the Facts (Espanol)
- Cyber Bullying Facts and Resources for Parents (English)
- Cyber Bullying Facts and Resources for Parents (Espanol)
- Submit a tip via Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office TIP411
- Submit a tip via Crimestoppers
- Report a Bully in the School District
Membership
The membership of this Committee shall be appointed by the BOCC and shall be comprised of 13 members. Composition is specified as follows:
Seven members will represent the following governing bodies:
- City of Tampa Police Department, designated by the Chief
- Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department, designated by the Sheriff
- Florida Department of Children and Families, designated by Regional Director
- Hillsborough County School Board
- Hillsborough County Children’s Services Department psychologist or mental health counselor, designated by the Director
- University of South Florida College of Education or the Louis de la Parte Mental Health Institute, designated by President of USF
- Department of Juvenile Justice Hillsborough County Neighborhood Accountability Board in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, designated by Director of Court Programs
Six members shall represent the following categories:
- 2 - Child welfare advocacy organization such as Guardian Ad Litem, Parent Teacher Association, Parent Teacher Organization, Boys and Girls Club, Joshua House, YMCA, YWCA, or other such organizations
- Private sponsor(s) selected to participate with the County in the Anti-Bullying initiative
- An organization who works directly with troubled youth such as those with emotional or mental handicaps
- 2 - Members at-large
Terms:
Members shall serve three year terms; initially staggered. Governing body representatives shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing body or person.
Special requirements:
Subject to F.S. 286.011, also known as the Sunshine Law.
Appointment to this Committee is contingent upon passing a criminal background check.
Authority:
BOCC Resolution No. R09-100, adopted August 5, 2009.
Meetings:
Every other month, 4th Thursday, 10 AM
Location to be determined.
Contact:
Eva Dyer
Program Coordinator
County Center, 24th Floor
601 E. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: (813) 276-2033
Members:
| Member | Position | Dates of Service |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. Kasondra Arone-Miller | BOCC - Child Welfare Advocacy Organization | 09/08/2022 - 06/30/2024 |
| Ms. Laura Byrne | BOCC - Private Sponsor Participating in the Anti-Bullying Initiative |
03/23/2022 - 03/31/2024 |
| Ms. Wanda Dunmore | BOCC - Representative from an organization that works directly with troubled youth |
11/06/2019 - 01/19/2026* |
| Ms. Rhonda Flowers | BOCC - At-Large Member |
10/17/2018 - 03/31/2023* |
| Mr. Julio Granda, Jr. | BOCC - At-Large Member |
07/17/2019 - 03/31/2023* |
| Dr. Lauren Huff | BOCC - Child Welfare Advocacy Organization |
01/19/2023 - 03/31/2024 |
| Mr. Joshua Kristol | Hillsborough County Public Schools |
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| Corporal Gerald Lovett | City of Tampa Police Department |
|
| Dr. Tom Massey | University of South Florida |
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| Sergeant Watts Sanderson | Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office |
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| Ms. Angie Smith | Department of Juvenile Justice - 13th Judicial Circuit |
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| Ms. Jeannie Willsie | Hillsborough County Children's Services Department Representative |
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| Ms. Mechell Young-Williams | Florida Department of Children and Families |
*Reappointed