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Academic Support and Federal Programs
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| DATE: | Tuesday, December 16, 2014 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Proclamation by Governor Rick Scott Observing November 2014 as Florida Parental Involvement in Education Month (Academic Support and Federal Programs Division) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
Annually, the Governor of the State of Florida proclaims November as "Florida Parental Involvement in Education Month." Hillsborough County Council Parent Teacher Association/Parent Teacher Student Association (PTA/PTSA) is recognized as the largest child advocacy organization in Florida with 195 active PTA/PTSA units and over 50,000 members. During the month of November, as well as throughout the school year, the district hosts several events to promote increased parental engagement which include:
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates • Motivate students to become responsible learners • Promote a culture of safety, which is free from harassment, bullying, and aggression | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No) | |
| EVALUATION | |
| SUBMITTED BY: MaryLou Whaley, Director, Parent/Community Involvement | |
| Tracye Brown, General Director | Larry Sykes, Ed.D. | |
| Academic Support and Federal Programs (813) 272-4875 |
Assistant Superintendent, Academic Support and Federal Programs (813) 272-4879 |
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| C 14 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20141216_647 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 14 | ||