Student Services Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, April 21, 2015
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Acting Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Proclaim the Month of April 2015 as “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in Hillsborough County (Student Services Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In April 1985, the President of the United States declared the first “Child Abuse Prevention Month.” The Keeping Kids Safe Partnership and its Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign is a collaborative effort of community members dedicated to improving child safety and well-being organized through the leadership of the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County. Together with this partnership, Hillsborough County Public Schools is working to increase awareness of child abuse, how to stop it, and how to prevent it in our district. Through collaborative efforts among neighbors, community groups, faith based organizations, schools, businesses, law enforcement, the courts, and government agencies in Hillsborough County, we hope to value, nurture, support, and advocate for our children and their well-being.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Promote a culture of safety, which is free from harassment, bullying, and aggression
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
N/A
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Ken Gaughan, Supervisor, School Social Work Services

Holly Saia, Ed.S., Director		Wynne A. Tye
Student Services (813) 273-7136		Assistant Superintendent, Student Services (813) 273-7033
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150421_688 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 01