Hillsborough County Public Schools Student Services and Federal Programs
Information Item

DATE: Tuesday, June 15, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Recognition of Students with Perfect Attendance Kindergarten – Grade 12 and Recognition of WFUS-FM Radio Station for Attendance Alliance with Hillsborough County Public Schools (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Ten years ago, Deputy Superintendent Beth Shields initiated an annual attendance incentive program for schools that meet or exceed the district goal of 96% student attendance. This year the district would like to recognize the staff of WFUS-FM Radio Station and Clear Channel Broadcasting for their support of positive student attendance in Hillsborough County Public Schools through their public service announcements played daily throughout the Tampa Bay area. Additionally, we will recognize eight students who will be awarded a commemorative clock for achieving thirteen years of perfect attendance from kindergarten – grade 12 (K-12). Those students are:

  • Alyssa Carson, Alonso High School
  • Jing Lin, Armwood High School
  • Kyle Yerdon, Armwood High School
  • Deborah Shin, Durant High School
  • Willine Simbert, East Bay High School
  • Ferzan Turan, Gaither High School
  • Britney Koch, King High School
  • Vivian Bramlett, Plant City High School
  • ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

    * Motivate students to become responsible learners

    FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

    Funding for the purchase of commemorative awards and recognition plaques was paid from the 2009/2010 Student Services Part 1 budget.

    EVALUATION

    At the end of each school year, the Supervisor of Attendance will conduct a search of the district’s student data base to determine seniors who qualify for the K-12 Perfect Attendance Award.

    SUBMITTED BY:

    Mark Ackett
    Supervisor of Attendance
    (813) 273-7234
    Gwendolyn L. Luney, Assistant Superintendent
    Student Services and Federal Programs
    (813) 272-4879
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