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Administration
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DATE: Tuesday, May 6, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognize Hillsborough County Public Schools as the Educational Organization of the Year, as Presented by the Youth Crime Watch of America
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Hillsborough County Public Schools was presented the Educational Organization of the Year Award at the 19th National Youth Crime Prevention Conference and International Forum held in Miami, Florida, March 26-29, 2008.
The Educational Organization Award was established to recognize organizations that provide leadership, resources and exemplary support for youth-led crime prevention efforts/programs. The award is sponsored by the Youth Crime Watch of America, a national non-profit organization that promotes youth-led crime prevention programs across the nation and internationally.
For many years Hillsborough County Public Schools has recognized the Youth Crime Watch of America program within our schools. The district encourages the development of youth-led crime prevention activities and supports training activities. The School Board’s Violence Prevention Committee has formed an ad hoc committee to assist and support the efforts of Youth Crime Watch of America groups in schools. Hillsborough County Pubic Schools is committed to school safety.
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)
All district Goals and Critical Success Factors
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)
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SUBMITTED BY:
Debra L. Veranth
Debra L. Veranth
Director of Administration
813-272-4076
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Lewis A. Brinson
Assistant Superintendent for Administration
813-272-4071
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20080506_292 * Section C Item# .01
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