Academic Support and Federal Programs Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, October 15, 2019
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Adoption of Proclamation – Lights On Afterschool (Academic Support and Federal Programs)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Lights On Afterschool, the national celebration of afterschool programs, promotes the importance of quality  afterschool programs in the lives of children, families and communities.  Approximately 21,000 students are enrolled in Hillsborough County Public Schools afterschool programs.  We are committed to investing in the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of our students by providing expanded learning opportunities that will help close the achievement gap and prepare young people to compete in the global economy.  Afterschool programs provide: an atmosphere for children to socialize a safe environment, staffed with caring professionals nutritious, healthy snacks fun, enriching, academic activities time to work on homework with assistance, if needed Hillsborough County Public Schools recognizes Lights On Afterschool and the positive impact it makes with our students.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child • Recruit, support, and retain a highly effective and diverse workforce • Develop a culture of respect, trust, collaboration and equity • Engage and communicate with families and stakeholders • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
There is no financial impact to the School District.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  LaShawn Johnson, Program Manager, HOST Programs

Louis H. Murphy		Tracye H. Brown
Director, Early Childhood and HOST Programs (813) 272-4461		Assistant Superintendent (813) 272-4879
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