Outreach and School Improvement Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, January 23, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
American Cancer Society 2017 Relay for Life Events and 2018 Spring Kickoff (Outreach and School Improvement)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This program is fully aligned with the Building Strong School Culture model supported by the district. Students, staff, and district volunteers are at the heart of American Cancer Society’s support. They honor a survivor or a loved one lost to cancer, they help patients by driving them to and from treatments, they advocate for life-saving change, and they're committed to helping us achieve our mission through fundraising and awareness activities. During the 2016-17 school year, Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) have exceeded expectations and benefitted in the following ways: 19 Relay for Life events took place at various schools 1,340 teams participated with 6,100 registered participants 10,320 attendees took part in the countywide events 114 HCPS participated in some capacity in Relay for Life 2016: 98% of all Area 6 schools participated, Area 5 had 90% of their schools participated, and Area 8 had 75% of their schools participate $1.3 million dollars raised locally, exceeding the $600,000 2017 American Cancer Society saves lives and creates more birthdays by helping our community stay well, get well, and find cures by fighting back. The following 2018 Relay for Life events have tentatively been scheduled: Alonso High School, April 20, 2018 Bloomingdale High School, April 6, 2018 Greco Middle School, April 13, 2018 Freedom High School, May 4, 2018 Hillsborough High School, March 3, 2018 King High School, March 31, 2018 Lennard High School, April 21, 2018 Newsome High School, April 14, 2018 Plant City High School, April 27, 2018 Riverview High School, April 20, 2018 Robinson High School, April 20, 2018 Sickles High School, April 6, 2018
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child • Develop a culture of respect, trust, and collaboration
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
EVALUATION
American Cancer Society provides a summary of support annually.
SUBMITTED BY:  MaryLou Whaley, Director, Community Engagement & Philanthropy

Larry Sykes, Ed.D.		Jeffrey Eakins
Assistant Superintendent, Outreach and School Improvement (813) 231-1874		Superintendent (813) 272-4047
		C 13.06
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20180123_858 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 13.06