Academic Support and Federal Programs Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, February 5, 2019
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Adoption of the Proclamation - Student Services Week, February 4-8, 2019 (Academic Support and Federal Programs)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Each year the Florida Department of Education declares a week, "Student Services Week."  Locally, this week will be celebrated February 4-8, 2019.  During this week, principals and school district personnel recognize the positive work of staff members who promote the mental health well-being and academic success for all students.  The board acknowledges the important role that counselors, health personnel, psychologists, and social workers play in the academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and overall positive development of all students.  The importance of the expertise and commitment of Student Services staff members to ensure all students and families feel welcomed, supported, and ready to learn cannot be understated.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
N/A
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Michael Kelleher, Supervisor, Clinical Care Elizabeth Luis, Supervisor, Emotional Wellness

Holly Saia, Ed.S.		Tracye H. Brown
Director, Student Services (813) 273-7136		Assistant Superintendent (813) 272-4879
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20190205_917 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 01