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DATE: Tuesday, September 17, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Area Attendance, School Attendance, and Presentation of the Beth Shields Awards 2012/2013 (Instructional Support Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Thirteen years ago, Deputy Superintendent Beth Shields initiated an attendance incentive program for schools that meet or exceed the annual district attendance goal of 96 percent. Schools who have met this goal are awarded with either a flag (first, fifth, and tenth years) or a colored streamer for subsequent years.  In 2006/2007, this incentive was expanded to recognize the area with the highest cumulative attendance average and the area with the most improved cumulative attendance average from the previous school year.  The general director from the recognized area receives a trophy depicting the award.

This year, 34 schools will be recognized for their outstanding achievement in maintaining high attendance percentages for the 2012/2013 school year.  The Beth Shields Attendance award recipients will be recognized and presented with a plaque for achieving the highest percentage of attendance at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
Funding of $962.55 for the purchase of the flags, streamers, and plaques was paid from Student Services, Part 1.
EVALUATION
At the end of each school year, the Supervisor of Attendance will conduct an evaluation by comparison of attendance percentages to the previous year. The report will be shared with the Board annually.
SUBMITTED BY:  Mark Ackett, Supervisor of Attendance
    George Gaffney

  Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Support
(813) 273-7033
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130917_597 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 09