Diversity Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, October 15, 2019
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Adoption of Proclamation - Hillsborough County Public Schools Observes and Celebrates Global Diversity Awareness Month, October 16 through October 31, 2019 (Office of Diversity)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Board has adopted policies that promote a safe, inclusive learning and work environment free from any forms of discrimination, harassment, or bullying.  The Board is committed to the elimination of educational disparities and ensuring systemic equity by inviting and including people of all races and ethnicities in providing adaptive solutions for our students. Our district acknowledges that we live in a multicultural society and embraces the diversity of each student and each student and each employee, understanding that our similarities and differences only strengthen us.  The Board therefore proclaims the month of October 2019 as Global Diversity Awareness Month.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
All Strategic Objectives
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:

		Minerva Spanner-Morrow, Ed.D.
		Chief Diversity Officer (813) 273-7125
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20191015_932 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 02