Academic Support and Federal Programs Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, September 25, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Hillsborough County Public Schools and Community Partners for the Implementation of the Healthy Schools Program (Academic Support and Federal Programs)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) staff members along with community partners worked to establish the Healthy Schools Program throughout HCPS school sites and work locations.  This program promotes awareness and provides steps to achieve a healthy lifestyle through physical activity, nutrition, and mental health mindfulness for students, families, and employees. This collaborative team created a framework for each site to assess their progress towards becoming a Healthy School.  Schools reflected on their achievements during the school year and evaluated their progress.  Together this team demonstrated a shared commitment to health and wellness.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
All Strategic Objectives
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Maria Russ, Supervisor, School Health Services Holly Saia, Ed.S., Director, Student Services

		Tracye H. Brown
		Assistant Superintendent (813) 272-4879
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