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Curriculum and Instruction
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| DATE: | Tuesday, April 21, 2015 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | Jeff Eakins, Acting Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Proclamation Adopted by Governor Rick Scott Observing School Library Month, April 2015 (Curriculum and Instruction Division) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| The Florida Department of Education declares the month of April as School Library Month. This celebratory month provides opportunities to highlight school library contributions to Florida public education.
Research studies conducted in 19 states, including Florida, have found that school library programs make a measurable difference in student academic achievement. School library programs prepare students for lifelong learning and enhance their reading enjoyment. |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates • Motivate students to become responsible learners | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No) | |
| This agenda item has no financial impact to the district. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| N/A | |
| SUBMITTED BY:
John Milburn, Supervisor, Library Media Services K-5 Christine VanBrunt, Supervisor, Library Media Services 6-12 |
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| Barbara B. Hancock | Denny B. Oest | |
| Instructional Leadership Director, Elementary (813) 272-4455 |
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
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| A 10.03 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150421_688 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 10.03 | ||