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Information and Technology
Information Item
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DATE: Thursday, February 7, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Update on NetSmartz Internet Safety Program
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NetSmartz Internet Program was developed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and The Boys and Girls Clubs of America to teach children, ages 5-17, how to be safer when using the Internet. The Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System requires each student under the age of 18 to complete the NetSmartz Program before accessing the Internet through the Library System's computers. In partnership with the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System, 144,755 Hillsborough County Public School students have completed the NetSmartz Internet Safety Program at their school sites and have earned their certificates.
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)
This activity helps to ensure the safety of our students.
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)
The costs of the NetSmartz program have been defrayed by the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System. Members of the District and school staff have been involved in this initiative as part of their scheduled duties. No additional funding has been required for their participation.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:
Barbara Rooks and Christine Van Brunt, Supervisors of Library Media Services; Patricia Hordge, Media Specialist, Rampello Downtown Magnet; Melinda Richwine, District Resource Teacher, Customer Service and Support
David N. Smith
Manager, Customer Service and Support Department
(813) 272-4703
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Jack E. Davis
Chief Information and Technology Officer
(813) 272-4600
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A 9.02R
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20080207_287 * Section A Item# 9.02R
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