The School Board of Broward County, Florida
Meeting: Regular School Board Meeting - Rescheduled from August 19, 2008 :  A. Resolutions  
A-2. 2008-2009 Resolution in Support of Kids Voting Broward, Inc. (TIME CERTAIN - 11:15 A.M.) (C)  
August 27, 2008
Status: 
 
Time Certain: 11:15 AM
 

Quick Summary / Abstract
Adopt Resolution #09-05, in Support of Kids Voting Broward, Inc.

Kids Voting Broward provides curriculum to the schools emphasizing the mechanics, importance and impact of every vote.  The goal of the curriculum is to prepare and motivate teachers and students for elections.

Students will increase knowledge of current events and responsible citizenship and have the opportunity to voice their opinions with Kids Voting Broward in the 2008-2009 local and national elections.  Students will prepare for future voting trends by casting their votes online.

The Broward County School System is an official partner of Kids Voting Broward.

There is no financial impact to the school district.


Requested Action
Adopt Resolution #09-05, in Support of Kids Voting Broward, Inc.


Summary
Kids Voting Broward provides curriculum to the schools emphasizing the mechanics, importance and impact of every vote.  The goal of the curriculum is to prepare and motivate teachers and students for elections.

Students will increase knowledge of current events and responsible citizenship and have the opportunity to voice their opinions with Kids Voting Broward in the 2008-2009 local and national elections.  Students will prepare for future voting trends by casting their votes online.

The Broward County School System is an official partner of Kids Voting Broward.



School Board Goals
Goal Four: Innovation (2008-2011)
Goal Six: Parents, Business and Community Partnerships (2008-2011)


Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the school district.


Source of Additional Information
Robin Bartleman 754-321-2009 Diane Carr 754-321-1850 Louise Ball 754-321-1873



Associated File Attachments
A-2 Resolution Kids Voting (Files)  
ExecutedCompleteCopy (Files)