Instructional Support Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, June 11, 2013
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Adoption of Proclamation – World Refugee Day, June 20, 2013 (Instructional Support Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Adopt the World Refugee Day Proclamation to recognize the work of the Tampa Bay Refugee Task Force. On June 20, 2013 at Jefferson High School, from 11:00 am to 6:30 pm, this Task Force is sponsoring a World Refugee Day Celebration and Resource Fair among agency partners, students and families, faith/community-based organizations, educators, and community representatives. The primary goals for this celebration are to better understand the needs of the growing number of refugee students in Hillsborough County, foster stronger communication and support systems, and create a more welcoming environment for newly arrived refugees. Participants will take part in a series of "community conversations" and follow-up activities to achieve these goals.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
All Strategic Objectives
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Ken Gaughan, Supervisor of School Social Work

		George Gaffney
		Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Support (813) 273-7033
		A 9.01a
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130611_565 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 9.01a