Chief of Schools Information Item

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN
DATE:	Tuesday, May 14, 2019
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Tony and Lauren Dungy and the Dungy Family Foundation for Their Time, Talent and Treasures Given to the Hillsborough County Public Schools (Chief of Schools)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
For the last several years, Tony and Lauren Dungy and the Dungy Family Foundation have provided the “Dungy Tuesday Literacy Program” to our schools.  This program focuses on our second grade students at Title I schools.  Beginning in September, Tony and Lauren Dungy visit two schools a week and read to every second grader in the school.  Each child as well as the teacher and media center receives one of their award winning books. This year Tony and Lauren Dungy visited a total of 50 Title I schools and read to over 4,500 second grade students.  The Dungy Family Foundation has provided books at no charge as well as participated in the Student Day at the Fair where they gave out approximately 175 autographed books to community children.  The total value of this donation from the Dungy Family Foundation was $83,000.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child • Develop a culture of respect, trust, and collaboration • Engage and communicate with families and stakeholders
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
There is no cost to the district; however, there is an $83,000 donation of books to the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Debra Blossom, Assistant Department Manager, Volunteer Services

MaryLou Whaley, Ed.S.		Harrison Peters
Director, Community Engagement, Outreach & Philanthropy (813) 272-4680		Chief of Schools, Administration (813) 272-4071
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20190514_924 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section A Item# 10