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DATE: Tuesday, May 17, 2016
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Students for Volunteering at Camp Virginia Jaycee and Receiving the President’s Volunteer Service Award (Academic Support and Federal Programs Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Each summer since 2008, middle school students from the Tampa Bay area (Tampa) travel to Camp Virginia Jaycee (Camp Jaycee) to volunteer as junior counselors.  Geared to providing educational and outdoor recreational activities for special needs children and adults, this 90 acre year-round camp has served over 46,000 campers in its 47 year existence.  In July 2015, the junior counselors, also members of the Men of Vision program, received the President’s Volunteer Service award, which will be presented to them during today’s board meeting. 

Approximately 60 Tampa middle school students have befriended and entertained campers, ranging from ages 6 to 68, during their annual visits.   The junior counselors return from Camp Jaycee with experience in life lessons from a different population, exposure to volunteerism, and with certification as Junior Lifeguards and in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates • Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This annual ten day experience, costing approximately $7,000, has been funded by William Robertson, his family and friends, as well as businesses from Tampa, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, and Virginia.  There is no financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY: 
    Tracye H. Brown

  Assistant Superintendent, Academic Support and Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
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