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DATE: Tuesday, September 17, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Adoption of Proclamation – Attendance Awareness Month, September, 2013 (Instructional Support Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This year school districts across the United States are joining America’s Promise Alliance in declaring September as, “Attendance Awareness Month.” During the month of September, local principals and school district personnel recognize the positive effect of student attendance, which strengthens student learning, academic success, and school involvement.  This School Board recognition acknowledges the important role that student attendance plays in the academic, personal/social, and career development of students in our school district.
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
    George Gaffney

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  Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Support
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130917_597 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 08