Academic Support and Federal Programs Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, September 11, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Adoption of Proclamation - Start With Hello Week (Academic Support and Federal Programs)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Start with Hello is a violence prevention program developed by Sandy Hook Promise to teach students the skills to reach out to and include those who may be dealing with social isolation.  Social isolation is the overwhelming feeling of being left out, lonely or treated like you are invisible.  Young people who feel this way may pull away from society, struggle with learning and social development, or choose to hurt themselves or others.  Start with Hello Week (September 24-28) is the perfect opportunity to remind students about the importance of reducing social isolation and building connected classrooms, schools and communities and help schools build and sustain a culture of inclusiveness and connectedness year after year.  In middle and high schools, through Start with Hello and the student-led SAVE Promise Clubs, students have a direct impact on their school culture by promoting kindness and inclusion.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Develop a culture of respect, trust, and collaboration • Engage and communicate with families and stakeholders • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:

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.#20180911_898 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section A Item# 04