Student Services Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, February 7, 2017
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Adoption of Proclamation--National School Counseling Week, February 6-10, 2017 (Student Services Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
National School Counseling Week, February 6-10, 2017, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in preparing students for life. The theme this year is "School Counseling: Helping Students Realize Their Potential."  During the month of February local principals and school district personnel will recognize the positive work of school counselors which strengthens student learning and family/community involvement. The adoption of this proclamation by the School Board is an acknowledgement of the important role that school counselors and college and career counselors play in the academic and social/emotional development of students in our school district.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Develop a culture of respect, trust, and collaboration • Engage and communicate with families and stakeholders
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
The adoption of this proclamation will have no financial impact.
EVALUATION
There is no evaluation necessary for the adoption of this proclamation.
SUBMITTED BY:  Dr. Philip Francis, Supervisor, Guidance Services Holly Saia, Director, Student Services Division, (813) 273-7136

Wynne A. Tye		Van Ayres
Assistant Superintendent, Student Services Division (813) 273-7033		Deputy Superintendent (813) 272-4895
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20170207_806 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 01