Action Item
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Student Services and Federal Programs
Action Item |
| DATE: | Tuesday, April 10, 2012 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Adoption of Proclamation, "Florida Service-Learning Month" - April 2012 (Student Services and Federal Programs Division) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| We request the School Board adopt the attached proclamation designating the month of April 2012 as "Florida Service-Learning Month" in Hillsborough County Schools. This designation celebrates the positive contributions our young people are making in their communities and serves to increase the awareness, visibility and stature of service-learning as a viable educational methodology.
During the month of April, Hillsborough County students will engage in local and statewide Service-Learning events. Randall Middle School will travel to Washington, DC to be recognized for their outstanding service learning project. This School Board proclamation acknowledges the important role service plays in the academic and civic development of our students and calls upon all students, staff, and community members to join together to "Raise their Voices for Service-Learning" by engaging in projects and activities during the month of April. |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates • Motivate students to become responsible learners | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No) | |
| There is no financial impact to the district. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| SUBMITTED BY: Mark Ackett, Supervisor of Attendance | |
| Gwendolyn L. Luney | ||
| Assistant Superintendent, Student Services and Federal Programs (813) 272-4879 |
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| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120410_498 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 01 | ||