Hillsborough County Public Schools Student Services and Federal Programs
Information Item

DATE: Tuesday, November 18, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Proclamation by Governor Charlie Crist Observing November 2008 as Florida Parental Involvement in Education Month (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Family involvement improves student success, regardless of race/ethnicity, class, or parents' level of education. Family involvement in a child's learning is critical to student success from preschool through college, and sets the foundation for preparing Florida's students to be life-long learners and meaningful contributors to society.

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

* Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

None

EVALUATION

None

SUBMITTED BY:

Velia Pedrero
Supervisor, Parent/Family and Community Involvement
(813) 272-4680 		Gwen Luney
Assistant Superintendent, Student Services and Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20081118_305 * Section A Item# 9.01