Chief of Schools Item

DATE:	Tuesday, June 23, 2020
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Addison Davis, Acting Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
<p>Approve the Agreement for Technical Services #20094-ATS-IV with Brooks Gibbs Communications <em>(Innovation)</em></p>
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
<p>Supporting All Learners and Uniting to Excel (SALUTE), is a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) grant, that includes a goal to improve learning environment by decreasing disruptive behavior. Brooks Gibbs addresses bullying by teaching students how to deal with the bullying behaviors. Brook's work focuses on two basic principles: <em>Don't get upset </em>(Emotional Resilience) and <em>Treat them like a friend </em>(Golden Rule). Most aggression consists of name-calling, social exclusion, rumors, etc. These behaviors are inevitable between siblings at home and peers at school. Despite the pettiness of these behaviors they can do tremendous emotional harm to a student. Brooks teaches students how to protect their emotions from the effect of these behaviors through emotional resilience. Social instruction teaches students how to make friends and also manage their perceived enemies. Brooks will present to the students and faculty as well as work with identified teacher leaders on creating curriculum catered to Tinker K-8. These tools will be useful to students as they transition from base to base during their parent's military career.</p> <p>On July 8, 15, and 22 Brooks Gibbs will provide expertise and collaboration with Tinker K-8 staff to develop anti-bullying curriculum over two and a half days. On August 24, 2020, a speaker will address the students on school assembly day.&nbsp;</p>
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
<p>• Improve the high school graduation rate</p> <p>• Improve Student Achievement</p> <p>• Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child</p> <p>• Develop a culture of respect, trust, collaboration and equity</p> <p>• Engage and communicate with families and stakeholders</p> <p>• Continuously improve processes and systems</p> <p>• Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health</p>
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Mathew Romano, Director, Student Planning and Placement, mathew.romano@sdhc.k12.fl.us, (813) 272-4882 Van Ayres, Chief of Innovation, van.ayres@hcps.net, (813) 272-4895

		Gretchen Saunders
		Chief Financial Officer (813) 272-4270
		B 6.01
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20200623_1005 (Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 6.01