Chief of Schools Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, September 6, 2016
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Graduation Dates for the 2016/2017 School Year
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Graduations are scheduled for May 19, 2017, through May 26, 2017, at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall for 27 high schools, adult education, and technical colleges.  The back-up day is scheduled for May 27, 2017.  The last day of regular classes for seniors will be Wednesday, May 17, 2017.  Graduation dates, times, and locations for all schools including ESE and career centers are attached.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
There are no expenses incurred for approving graduation dates.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Tanly Cabrera, Director of Administration

Harrison Peters		Dr. Alberto Vázquez
Chief of Schools (813) 272-4071		Chief of Staff (813) 272-4986
		C 8.06
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20160906_777 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section C Item# 8.06