Outreach and School Improvement Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, January 23, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Hillsborough County Public Schools for Supporting the Eighth Annual Joy of Giving Event (Outreach and School Improvement)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Thaddeus Bullard, also known as WWE Superstar, Titus O’Neil, and partners acknowledge the District’s efforts in making the 8th Annual Joy of Giving a huge success.  The mission of the event is to unite the community by providing our most vulnerable children and their families with a day of celebration filled with fun, food, gifts and access to life transforming resources. The event took place on December 23, 2017 at the Raymond James Stadium.  Attendees enjoyed food, games, entertainment, and connections to valuable resources. More than 10,000 children received a brand new, unwrapped gift for the holidays.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Develop a culture of respect, trust, and collaboration
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
10,000 holiday gifts
EVALUATION
The district worked with the organization to develop goals and timelines to ensure the success of the program.
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
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20180123_858 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 04