Chief of Staff Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, October 13, 2015
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Leigh Dittman
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Leigh Dittman was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease), and is a patient ambassador for Shriners Hospital. For Leigh's 3rd birthday, she asked that instead of receiving toys, to donate cash to help the Shriners Hospital.  This "birthday party" has become an annual charity event - over 1 million dollars has been raised for this effort.   Leigh is a now a sophomore at Gaither High School, and her goal is to walk across the stage for graduation.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
All Strategic Objectives
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
There is no financial impact to the School District for this recognition.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:

		Alberto Vázquez, Ed.D.
		Chief of Staff (813) 272-4895
		C 05
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20151013_702 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 05