Deputy Superintendent Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, October 17, 2017
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Hillsborough County Public Schools and Pinellas County Schools District Partnership
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Hillsborough/Pinellas District Learning Partnership will work to establish a professional learning community between staff and leaders in the two school districts with the ultimate goal of raising high school graduation rates for the Tampa Bay region. Workgroups will focus on early childhood education, college and career connections and issues related directly to graduation. Initial collaboration efforts began in early 2017, supported by the Alliance for Public Schools and United Way Suncoast. Early discussions focused on each districts’ strategic plan in order to identify common themes and establish areas for collaboration. The next phase of work will focus on building deeper and supportive relationships between individuals in job alike roles.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Develop a culture of respect, trust, and collaboration • Continuously improve processes and systems
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
No financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:

Van Ayres		Dr. Alberto Vázquez
Deputy Superintendent (813) 272-4895		Chief of Staff (813) 272-4986
		C 13.01
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20171017_822 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 13.01