Information and Technology Information Item |
DATE: Tuesday, July 15, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Last year, the School Board had to make a decision on whether or not Good Friday should be a day off for students in the school calendar. The Board could not make Good Friday a student holiday based on religious beliefs. The decision had to be made based on the percent of students and/or teachers in attendance on the day in question. Based on the School Board’s discussion, it was decided to do an analysis of all school days, comparing the number of students enrolled each day and the number of students absent each day. The analysis was also done by school and by area. The attendance by school for each school day is available upon request.
Findings include the following:The graph showing 2007-2008 attendance by site type is provided. Because Good Friday was the day in question, we have highlighted the area between March 14 and March 28, 2008.
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:
John A. Hilderbrand
Director, Department of Assessment and Accountability (813) 272-4341 |
Jack E. Davis
Chief Information and Technology Officer (813) 272-4600 |
A 9.07 | |
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20080715_295 * Section A Item# 9.07 |