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DATE: Tuesday, October 18, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognize the Month of October as Bullying Prevention Awareness Month (Administration Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The month of October is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month.  Students across Hillsborough County will participate in bullying awareness activities.  Every public school in Hillsborough County has a bullying prevention plan in place.  All bullying reports are taken seriously and investigated by a school administrator.  Reports of student bullying may be made online at www.sdhc.k12.fl.us, in person to a teacher or administrator, on a bullying reporting form located at all schools, by email to the principal, or by contacting Crime Stopper at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477).  More information and resources are available at www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/bullyprevention/.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Promote a culture of safety, which is free from harassment, bullying, and aggression • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
N/A
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY: 
Dr. Judith D. Rainone   Lewis A. Brinson
Director of Administration
(813) 272-4076
  Assistant Superintendent, Administration
(813) 272-4071
    A 9.05
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20111018_475 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 9.05