The School Board of Broward County, Florida
Meeting: Regular School Board Meeting - Rescheduled from August 19, 2008 :  A. Resolutions  
A-4. Resolution in Support of Celebrate Freedom Week, September 22-26, 2008 (C)  
August 27, 2008
Status: 
 
 

Quick Summary / Abstract
Adopt Resolution # 09-07, in support of Celebrate Freedom Week, September 22-26, 2008.

In accordance with Florida Statute 1003.421, Broward County Public Schools will observe this week with educational programming pertaining to the Declaration of Independence.

“Celebrate Freedom Week” was created by the Florida Legislature in response to Public Law 108-447 which designated September 17th as “Constitution Day”.  During the last week of September, K-12 students will learn about America’s founding freedoms and the intent, meaning and importance of the Declaration of Independence.

There is no financial impact to the school district.


Requested Action
Adopt Resolution # 09-07, in support of Celebrate Freedom Week, September 22-26, 2008.


Summary
In accordance with Florida Statute 1003.421, Broward County Public Schools will observe this week with educational programming pertaining to the Declaration of Independence.

“Celebrate Freedom Week” was created by the Florida Legislature in response to Public Law 108-447 which designated September 17th as “Constitution Day”.  During the last week of September, K-12 students will learn about America’s founding freedoms and the intent, meaning and importance of the Declaration of Independence.



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


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


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



Associated File Attachments
A-4 Resolution Celebrate Freedom Week (Files)  
ExecutedCompleteCopy (Files)