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DATE: Tuesday, November 12, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Glazer Family Foundation for numerous donations to Hillsborough County Public Schools (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Over the past four years, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Glazer Family Foundation have been wonderful partners with the school district.  The generosity shown to our students and teachers will have a positive impact on our students for many years to come.  Our partnership with both organizations is reflected in the following manner:

  • Buc Pacs with school supplies delivered to over 5,000 students at BUCS CARE schools (see attachment)
  • Free eye exams and glasses for over 800 students throughout the district
  • Tickets to games given to teachers and district employees
  • Covered play courts for Cleveland, Edison, Egypt Lake, Graham, Kenly, Lockhart, Miles, Pizzo, Sheehy, and BT Washington Elementary Schools
  • One Buc Place Tours for Title I fourth grade students
  • Summer camps for Hispanic and military students enrolled in the Out-of School Time (HOST) program (500 students served)
  • Hometown Huddle grant totaling $5,000 enabled purchases of books (Lanier Elementary), physical education equipment (Lockhart Elementary), a learning garden (Edison Elementary), School to Home Connection Kits (Mort Elementary), and Life Skills Lab/Classroom (Lavoy Exceptional)

Many of the Buccaneers team members have provided students with words of wisdom and guidance to continue their education and to be good citizens. "The Plan," as designed by Josh Freeman, has electrified our fourth grade students throughout the district through a writing program. 

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates • Motivate students to become responsible learners • Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY: 
    Gwendolyn L. Luney

  Assistant Superintendent, Student Services and Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20131112_602 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 07