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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, October 28, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Adoption of Proclamation - Hillsborough County Public Schools Head Start Program Recognizes October as Head Start Awareness Month (Academic Support and Federal Programs Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The mission of the Head Start Program is to promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families.  The Head Start Program has been in operation for 50 years and currently serves 1,812 three and four year olds in 52 school sites by providing two program options:  full day/part-year and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK).  The health and nutrition aspects of the program have improved the prevention, detection, and treatment of children's medical, dental, and nutritional problems.  This enhances their cognitive skills which help the children prepare for kindergarten, thereby, removing barriers to growth and learning.  In recognition of "Head Start Awareness Month," Head Start Programs across the country will acknowledge and celebrate the program that has made a difference in so many lives.  In Hillsborough County, various Head Start Awareness activities will take place during the month of October. 
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum • Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This agenda item is for recognition and has no financial impact on the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY: 
Marie Caracciola   Larry Sykes, Ed.D.
Director, Early Childhood and HOST Programs
(813) 744-8941 X 395
  Assistant Superintendent, Academic Support and Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20141028_644 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 01