Educational Access, Opportunity, and Alternatives Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, September 26, 2017
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Community Partnerships and Support for Education, Prevention, and Intervention Centers (EPIC) at North Tampa and Brandon EPIC3 (Educational Access, Opportunity, and Alternatives Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Educational Access, Opportunity, and Alternatives Division is pleased to share the names of some of our community partners and their contributions to our EPIC3 centers.  Randy Congdon, Keiser University Tampa, Sponsorship of multiple events with the use of their facility and sponsorship of food Rosie Paulsen, A Cup of Organic Café, food and beverages for EPIC events held at Keiser University Missi Woodruff, Thunderbird Resort, multiple two-night stays for teacher raffles Christian Salazar, DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Airport-Westshore, multiple two-night stays for teacher raffle in combination with Charley's Steakhouse John Wilkinson, Charley's Steakhouse, gift card donations for teacher raffle and combination prize with DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Airport-Westshore Charlotte Clark, American Momentum Bank, sponsorships at Shields MS (ELL/Migrant Field Trip--Kidz2college), South County (New Teacher Breakfast), and Eisenhower (beautification) Sue Luther, All American Title, sponsorship at Shields MS (ELL/Migrant Field Trip--Kidz2college) Leo D. Gomez & Christina Sanchez, Gomez Law, sponsorship at Shields MS (ELL/Migrant Field Trip--Kidz2college) Frank Marsalisi, Marsalisi Law, Food for EPIC events Bob Conigliaro, Caspers Company, $2,000 donations for both EPIC3 PBIS Stores, gift cards and special events food donations, and participation in EPIC Career Days Support from these partners helps give the EPIC1, EPIC2, and EPIC3 students a successful educational experience and a terrific start in life.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child • Develop, recognize, and reward employees • Develop a culture of respect, trust, and collaboration • Engage and communicate with families and stakeholders
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
There is no financial impact resulting from this recognition.
EVALUATION
There is no evaluation for recognizing these outstanding community partners.
SUBMITTED BY:  Paul Burke, Education, Prevention, and Intervention Centers

Wynne A. Tye		Van Ayres
Assistant Superintendent, Educational Access, Opportunity, and Alternatives (813) 273-7033		Deputy Superintendent (813) 272-4895
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20170926_820 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section A Item# 05