Hillsborough County Public Schools Student Services and Federal Programs
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, April 20, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Proclaim the Month of April 2010 as “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in Hillsborough County (Student Services and Federal Programs Division )

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

President Ronald Reagan first declared the month of April “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in 1985. The Keeping Kids Safe Partnership and its Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign is a collaborative effort of community members dedicated to improving child safety and well-being organized through the leadership of the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County. Together with this partnership, Hillsborough County Public Schools is working to increase awareness of child abuse, how to stop it, and how to prevent it in our district. Through collaborative efforts among neighbors, community groups, faith-based organizations, schools, businesses, law enforcement, the courts, and government agencies in Hillsborough County, we hope to value, nurture, support, and advocate for our children and their well-being.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

* Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

This agenda has no additional cost to the District

EVALUATION

N/A

SUBMITTED BY:

Ken Gaughan, Supervisor
School Social Work Services
(813) 273-7090
Gwen Luney, Assistant Superintendent
Student Services and Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
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