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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, July 15, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Florida Educational Equity Act - 2013-2014 School District Annual Update
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Office of Equal Educational Opportunity (OEEO) is responsible for the compliance oversight of the Florida Educational Equity Act, Section 1000.05, Florida Statutes; the Employment Equity Act; the Gender Equity in Athletics Act; and other state and federal legislation relating to equity in education. Reports submitted to the OEEO are ultimately presented to the Commissioner and the Board of Education. The mission and goals of equity, access, and closing the achievement gap among minority and non-minority groups continue to be the focus in accordance with the state and federal legislation.

Approval by the School Board is required, by the Office of Equal Education Opportunity (OEEO), for the final submission of the school district's 2013-2014 annual update.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
N/A
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY: 
Chuck Bowersox   Stephanie F. Woodford
Manager, Services & Support
(813) 272-4241
  Chief Human Resources Officer
(813) 272-4166
    A 4.09
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140715_636 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 4.09