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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, September 29, 2015
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Graduation Dates for the 2015/2016 School Year
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall has accommodated rehearsals and graduations for 27 high schools and Adult Education for the past five years. The successful experience promoted Hillsborough County Public Schools to schedule the 2016 graduations again at the Florida State Fairgrounds.

Graduations are scheduled for June 1, 2016, through June 11, 2016, at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall for 27 high schools, Adult Education, and Technical Colleges. The last day of regular classes for seniors will be Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Graduation dates, times and locations for all schools including ESE and Career Centers are attached.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
There are no expenses incurred for approving graduation dates.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY: 
Tanly Cabrera   Larry Sykes, Ed.D.
Director of Administration
(813) 272-4076
  Chief of Schools, Administration
(813) 272-4071
    A 8.06
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150929_701 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 8.06