Academic Support and Federal Programs Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, October 16, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Resolution for Community Schools (Academic Support and Federal Programs) (Revised Attachment & Agenda)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This resolution, called "Embracing Community School Strategies in the Hillsborough County Public Schools" directs District staff to craft a proposal to create an initial cohort of schools that would become not only the local educational institution, but a center of community life.  Community schools may include engaging academic and extracurricular options; restorative justice programs; health, mental health and other wrap-around services; and activities that engage families and civic partners as vital members of the community.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child • Engage and communicate with families and stakeholders • Continuously improve processes and systems
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:

		Tracye H. Brown
		Assistant Superintendent (813) 272-4879
		A 04R1
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20181016_909 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 04R1