Academic Support and Federal Programs Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, April 2, 2019
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Adoption of Proclamation - National Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week, April 22-26, 2019 (Academic Support and Federal Programs)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The National Afterschool Association, Florida Afterschool Alliance, and the Florida Afterschool Network have designated the week of April 22-26, 2019 as National Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week.  Approximately 20,000 students are enrolled in afterschool programs in Hillsborough County Public Schools and spend an integral part of the day there.  To meet the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of the students, afterschool programs provide: a relaxed atmosphere where children can socialize and make new friends a safe environment, staffed with warm and caring professionals a nutritious, healthy snack fun, enriching, and academic activities which promote confidence, creativity, self-esteem, and responsibility time to work on homework with assistance, if needed
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child • Develop, recognize, and reward employees • Develop a culture of respect, trust, and collaboration
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This agenda item has no financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Debbie Zenk, Supervisor, HOST Programs

		Tracye H. Brown
		Assistant Superintendent (813) 272-4879
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20190402_921 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 04