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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, September 17, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Adoption of Proclamation Declaring September 11, 2013, as Patriot Day; September 17, 2013, as Constitution Day; and September 23-27, 2013, as Celebrate Freedom Week (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Patriot Day is a day of observance to remember and honor the victims and heroes of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the United States. Nearly 3,000 people died in the attacks and the economic impact was immense.  Ultimately, the American people turned this tragedy into a triumph by fighting back against terror and turning evil into good. 

Constitution Day celebrates the formation and signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787.  Knowledge of the Constitution and appreciation of its significance is an essential part of civics education.

Celebrate Freedom Week was created to educate students across America about the sacrifices made for freedom in the founding of this country and the values upon which this country was established.  Celebrate Freedom Week activities include a minimum of three hours of appropriate in-depth instruction in each K-12 social studies class on the intent, meaning, and importance of the Declaration of Independence.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This agenda item has no financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Daryl Saunders, Supervisor, Elementary Generalist
Martha Ford, Ph.D., Supervisor, Middle School Social Studies
Dennis Holt, Ph.D., Supervisor, Secondary Social Studies
Denny B. Oest   Wynne A. Tye
Instructional Leadership Director, Secondary
(813) 272-4451 		  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130917_597 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 13