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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, September 10, 2019
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding With the Bucs Care Foundation to Implement Multiple Educational Programs and Supplemental Extracurricular Activities Provided by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Chief of Schools)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Bucs Care Foundation has supported Hillsborough County Public Schools since December 2013.  The partnership supports 24 schools, out of which 21 are Title I schools.  In addition to the identified 24 Bucs Academies schools, all elementary, middle, and high schools are included in the partnership.  This agreement will provide, but is not be limited to, the following programs:
  • Jr. Bucs Game Day for Kids
  • Art Contest for Elementary Schools
  • Buccaneers Flag Football via Middle School Physical Education
  • Jr. Bucs Fitness program equipment in all elementary and middle schools
  • Back to School Health Event
  • Player Experiences
  • Ticket to the Future for High Schools  
Through this partnership, our students will have exposure to outside classroom opportunities while engaging in programs and activities that enhance their academic success and experiential learning.  Supplemental programs may include Great American Teach-In, Turkey with the O-line, Behind the Scenes tours, and art contests, among others.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child • Develop a culture of respect, trust, collaboration and equity • Engage and communicate with families and stakeholders
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
This partner donates in excess of $200,000 annually with the possibility of enhanced school-based philanthropic efforts.
EVALUATION
Participating school administrators will be surveyed at the end of each school year to provide feedback, enhancements, and recommendations.
SUBMITTED BY: 
MaryLou Whaley, Ed.S.   Harrison Peters
Director, Community Engagement, Outreach & Philanthropy
(813) 272-4680		   Chief of Schools, Administration
(813) 272-4071
    B 5.03
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20190910_930 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section B Item# 5.03