Student Services Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, September 16, 2014
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Adoption of Proclamation – Attendance Awareness Month, September 2014 (Student Services Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
School districts across the United States are joining America’s Promise Alliance in declaring September as, “Attendance Awareness Month.”  During the month of September, 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
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
There is no financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Mark Ackett, Supervisor, Attendance Department

Holly Saia, Director		George Gaffney
Student Services (813) 273-7136		Assistant Superintendent, Student Services (813) 273-7033
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140916_641 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 13