Academic Support and Federal Programs Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, November 10, 2015
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Proclamation by Governor Rick Scott Observing November 2015 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 over 170 active PTA/PTSA units and approximately 40,000 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; Parent University Sessions, the Great American Teach-In, and the National PTA Art Reflections program.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  MaryLou Whaley, Director, Parent/Community Involvement

Debra Arias, General Director		Tracye H. Brown
Academic Support and Federal Programs (813) 272-4875		Assistant Superintendent, Academic Support and Federal Programs (813) 272-4879
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20151110_704 (Board Recognition Meeting) Item# 14