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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, October 9, 2012
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Graduation Dates for the 2012/2013 School Year
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall has accommodated rehearsals and graduations over the course of several weeks for 27 high schools and Adult Education for the past two years.  The successful experience promoted the scheduling of all high school and Adult and Community Education graduations again at the Florida State Fairgrounds pending Board approval of the contract.

Graduations are schedule for May 30, 2013, through June 8, 2013, at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall for 27 high schools and the Adult and Community Education Program.  The last day of regular classes for seniors will be Wednesday, May 29, 2013.  Senior exams are scheduled for May 21, 2013, through May 22, 2013.  Graduation dates, times and locations for all schools including ESE and Career Centers are attached.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
There are no expenses incurred for approving graduation dates.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY: 
Tanly Cabrera   Lewis A. Brinson
Director of Administration
(813) 272-4076
  Assistant Superintendent, Administration
(813) 272-4071
    A 7.07
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20121009_514 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 7.07