Outreach and School Improvement Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, April 18, 2017
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of the Lightning Foundation and the Community Hockey Department (Community Engagement & Philanthropy)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Lightning Foundation and the Community Hockey Department have been an instrumental partner in developing unique opportunities for our students. GUIDE the Thunder, mentorship program that takes place at Pierce and Webb Middle schools provides one-to-one mentors to the 34 participants, weekly ice hockey sessions, tutoring, transportation and meals. This commitment will extend for an additional four academic years and will impact a total of 100 students. Build the Thunder, Lightning Made Clinics are street hockey clinics that promote the game of hockey. All participants receive a street hockey stick and ball to practice at home. Hock3y by the Numb3rs, sponsored by the Stantec Company, is a math centered one hour presentation that brings math to life through hockey application. This program is directed by Rick Peckham, Tampa Bay Lightning's broadcaster. Score with Reading: In partnership with myON Digital reader, kicked off January 23 in all first grade classrooms, encouraging students to read during a six-week period. The top five schools with the most average minutes read received a Thunderbug Reading (Pep) Rally. Winning teachers and media specialists received prizes as well. Tampa Bay Lightning Spirit Night was hosted in the fall in which $2 from every ticket purchased was donated to the Supporting Student Success (S3) fund which provides basic needs to our students.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • 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 • Continuously improve processes and systems • Establish a strong foundation of financial stewardship • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  MaryLou Whaley, Director, Community Engagement & Philanthropy

Larry Sykes, Ed.D.		Dr. Alberto Vázquez
Assistant Superintendent, Outreach and School Improvement 813-231-1874		Chief of Staff (813) 272-4986
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20170418_810 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section A Item# 01