Hillsborough County Public Schools Government Relations
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, August 10, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Submissions for the Florida School Boards Association 2011 Legislative Platform Items (Government Relations)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Each year the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) requests input from school boards throughout the state regarding possible legislative priorities for inclusion into the FSBA Legislative Platform. Based on Board input and staff recommendations, draft priorities are developed for Board approval.

  1. Uphold the Provision of Article IX, Section 1 of the Florida Constitution by establishing additional funding sources for public education.
  2. Modify Florida Statute 1001.42(4)(f) – Powers and Duties of District School Board – to return the non-restricted authority of setting the opening and closing dates of schools to school boards.

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

All Strategic Objectives

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

There is no financial impact to the District.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:



Connie Milito
Chief Government Relations Officer
(813) 272-4519
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