Deputy Superintendent Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, October 16, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Adoption of Proclamation - Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Month, November 2018 (Workforce Connections)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In conjunction with the Hillsborough County government and its elected County Commissioners, Hillsborough County Public Schools’ Division of Workforce Connections requests that The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida designates the month of November 2018 as JROTC Month.  Attached is the proclamation recognizing the observance of JROTC Month for November 2018. The JROTC Program emphasizes character development, academic achievement, wellness, leadership skills, and diversity.  It is a very successful cooperative effort on the part of the military Services and host educational institutions designed to produce successful students and productive citizens, while fostering a more constructive and disciplined learning environment. The month of November is particularly appropriate because of the many JROTC activities conducted in our local schools and communities in recognition of Veterans Day.  Those activities include JROTC planned and executed programs honoring Veterans Day in our local schools and communities; Color Guards to support numerous Veterans Day events; participation in Veterans Day parades throughout Hillsborough County; and visits to Veterans Homes and VA medical facilities.  These activities and more will be conducted throughout the month of November 2018.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This agenda item has no financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Christopher Jargo, Director, Career and Technical Education

Warren S. Brooks		Van Ayres
Workforce Connections Officer, Workforce Connections (813) 231-1860		Deputy Superintendent, Instruction (813) 272-4895
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