Deputy Superintendent Item

DATE:	Tuesday, July 28, 2020
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Addison Davis, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
<p>Approve the Addendum to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Lightning Foundation, Inc. to continue Multiple Educational Programs <em>(Community Engagement, Philanthropy and Outreach)</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
<p>The Community Hockey Department (CHD) of the Tampa Bay Lightning has been an active partner in developing unique opportunities for our students and families.&nbsp; On June 14, 2016, agenda item C6.23, the School Board of Hillsborough County, approved a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Lightning Foundation, Inc. to implement multiple educational partnerships.&nbsp; The attached addendum will allow the continuation of the following five programs: GUIDE the Thunder; Build the Thunder; Lightning Made Clinics; Hockey by the Numbers, and Score with Reading, all supporting the development and understanding of the fundamental aspect of hockey, increasing student achievement, and fostering teamwork skills.&nbsp; Research has shown that working as a team to reach a common goal helps children develop communication and problem solving skills that will benefit them on the field and in the classroom.</p>
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
<ul> <li>Goal - Student Learning - Objective(s):&nbsp; Student Achievement, Student Centered Learning Environment</li> <li>Goal - Culture and Relationships - Objective; Community Engagement and Partnerships</li> <li>Strategic Priority:&nbsp; Increase High School Graduation Rate</li> <li>Strategic Priority:&nbsp; Build Strong Culture and Relationships</li> </ul>
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  MaryLou Whaley, Director, Community Engagement and Partnerships: marylou.whaley@sdhc.k12.fl.us

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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20200728_1007 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section B Item# 11.01