HCPS FL Logo Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, February 2, 2016
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Adoption of Proclamation - Black History Month, February 2016 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Black History Month celebrates Florida's African-Americans who have made very important contributions to the development of our state.  Americans have recognized black history annually since 1926.  The entire nation recognizes and widely celebrates Black History Month.

The observance of Black History Month commemorates the fact that our country and community have benefited from the contributions of African-Americans and celebrates their significant achievements.  In celebration, Hillsborough County Public Schools will recognize and honor the contributions and achievements of African-Americans.  Attached is a proclamation that Hillsborough County Public Schools will observe the month of February 2016 as Black History Month.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Motivate students to become responsible learners
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This agenda item has no financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Daryl Saunders, Supervisor, Elementary Social Studies
Martha Ford, Supervisor, Middle School Social Studies
Dennis Holt, Supervisor, Secondary Social Studies
Leslie S. Granich   Denny B. Oest
Instructional Leadership Director, Secondary
(813) 272-4451
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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