Hillsborough County Public Schools Student Services and Federal Programs
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, October 6, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Adoption of Proclamation - Hillsborough County Public Schools Head Start Program Recognizes October as Head Start Awareness Month (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The mission of the Head Start Program is to promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families. The Head Start Program serves 1,759 three and four year olds in 50 school sites by providing two program options: full day/part-year and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK). The health and nutrition aspects of the program have improved the prevention, detection, and treatment of children's medical, dental, nutritional problems and also enhances their cognitive skills which helps children prepare for kindergarten, thereby, removing barriers to growth and learning. In recognition of "Head Start Awareness Month," Head Start Programs across the country will acknowledge and celebrate the program that has made a difference in so many lives. In Hillsborough county, various Head Start Awareness activities will take place during the month of October.

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

* Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

There is no additional cost to the district.

EVALUATION

NA

SUBMITTED BY: Beverly Wickson, Ed.D., Director, Early Childhood and HOST Programs

Gwendolyn L. Luney, Assistant Superintendent
Student Services and Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879


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