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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, October 9, 2012
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Request Approval of Activities Calendar for Civil Air Patrol Field Trips, 2012/2013 (Career, Technical, and Adult Education)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Field Trip activities calendar was developed this year by Brainard Harris, the instructor for the Civil Air Patrol program at Barrington Middle School, for presentation to the School Board for approval.  A list of the cocurricular activities for November 2012 through October 2013 is attached.  The list represents activities which all Civil Air Patrol chapters may participate in with their students throughout the school year.

These activities are an integral part of the CAP curriculum.  Approval of this calendar expedites the procedure for students to participate in related CAP in-county and out-of-county activities for the middle school CAP Chapters (with some high school student after-school membership) currently in operation.  The middle schools with CAP Chapters are Barrington, Shields, and Stewart.  The extent of participation is determined by available district resources and parental resources.  In 2011/2012, approximately 100 students participated in the program. 

Through involvement in CAP activities students are able to strengthen leadership capabilities and improve personal attributes.  Students excel from their participation in CAP because of the recognition they receive, the confidence-building activities they undertake, and the opportunities provided to utilize practical and academic learning.  CAP integrates training and academics which as a result, our community views this program as a significant source of well-prepared young men and women. 

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates • Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
There is no financial impact to the district. 
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Pamela Walden, Supervisor, JROTC
Paul Gansemer   Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Director, Career and Technical Education
(813) 231-1860
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20121009_514 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 1.08