Chief of Schools Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, October 16, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Proclamation Adopted by Governor Rick Scott Observing October 2018, as Bullying Prevention Month (Chief of Schools)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The month of October is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month.  Students across Hillsborough County will participate in bullying awareness activities.  Every public school in Hillsborough County has a bullying prevention plan in place.  All bullying reports are taken seriously and investigated.  Reports of student bullying may be made online at www.sdhc.k12.fl.us, in person to a teacher or administrator, on a Bullying Reporting form located at all schools, through mySPOT, by email to the principal, or by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477).  More information and resources are available on the district website by searching "Bully Prevention".
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Develop a culture of respect, trust, and collaboration • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
N/A
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:

Tanly Cabrera		Harrison Peters
Director of Administration (813) 272-4076		Chief of Schools (813) 272-4071
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20181016_909 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 01