Student Services Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, September 8, 2015
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Adoption of Proclamation – Attendance Awareness Month, September, 2015 (Student Services Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
School districts across the United States are joining America’s Promise Alliance in declaring September “Attendance Awareness Month.”  During the month of September, local principals and school district personnel recognize the positive effect of student attendance, which strengthens student learning, academic success, and school involvement.  This School Board recognition acknowledges the important role that student attendance plays in the academic, personal/social, and career development of students in our school district.
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)
N/A
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Mark Ackett, Supervisor of Attendance

Holly Saia, Director		Wynne A. Tye
Student Services (813) 273-7136		Assistant Superintendent, Student Services (813) 273-7033
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150908_700 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section C Item# 01