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Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, April 18, 2017
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Community Partnerships and Support for Education, Prevention, and Intervention Centers (EPIC) at North Tampa and Brandon EPIC3 (Educational Access, Opportunity, and Alternatives Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Educational Access, Opportunity, and Alternatives Division is pleased to share the names of some of our community partners and their contributions to our EPIC3 centers. 

  • Pilka and Associates, $1,500 for Brandon EPIC Transition Store
  • Bill Currie Ford, $6,000 to North Tampa and Brandon EPIC Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) Stores
  • Hillsborough Education Foundation, $2,000 to Brandon EPIC Achieve 3000
  • Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, $20,000 to North Tampa EPIC
  • Caspers Company, $1,000 to North Tampa and Brandon EPIC Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) Stores
  • STEPPS Towing Service, $5,000 to Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) Turnaround
  • Lowes Home Improvement, a grill and plants to Brandon EPIC for beautification
  • Michelle Hernandez, $3,000 donation to McLane Middle School for their Thanksgiving community outreach
  • Tampa Bay Lightning, tickets and merchandise for giveaways

Support from these partners helps give the students of North Tampa and Brandon EPIC a successful educational experience and a terrific start in life.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child • Develop, recognize, and reward employees • Develop a culture of respect, trust, and collaboration • Engage and communicate with families and stakeholders
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
There is no financial impact resulting from this recognition.
EVALUATION
There is no evaluation impact resulting from this recognition.
SUBMITTED BY:  Paul Burke, Education, Prevention, and Intervention Center
Wynne A. Tye   Van Ayres
Assistant Superintendent, Educational Access, Opportunity, and Alternatives Division
(813) 273-7033		   Deputy Superintendent
(813) 272-4895
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