Student Services and Federal Programs Information Item

DATE:	Thursday, November 8, 2012
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Greater Tampa Lions Sight Fund, Inc. for Providing Vouchers to Students to Receive Free Vision Services and Eye Glasses (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Greater Tampa Lions Sight Fund, Inc. provides school nurses memberships to National Association of School Nurses (NASN) so they can receive unlimited vouchers for students to receive free vision services and eye glasses. Over 278 pairs of glasses were provided to Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) students last year and we are on pace to surpass that number this year. The Lions Club has provided vision services for students enrolled in HCPS since 2004.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Promote a culture of safety, which is free from harassment, bullying, and aggression • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This agenda item is for recognition and has no finanacial impact on the district.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:

Maria Russ		Gwendolyn L. Luney
Supervisor of School Health Services (813) 273-7020		Assistant Superintendent, Student Services and Federal Programs (813) 272-4879
		C 17
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20121108_516 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 17