Item B1County of Monroe
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor George Neugent, District 2
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Mayor Pro Tem David Rice, District 4
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Danny L. Kolhage, District 1
Heather Carruthers, District 3
Sylvia J. Murphy, District 5
County Commission Meeting
January 18, 2017
Agenda Item Number: B.1
Agenda Item Summary #2555
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 2
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Terri Colonna (305) 292 -4512
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Presentation of the Mayor's Proclamation observing January 22 -28,
2017 as School Choice Week.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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Monroe County School Choice Week
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REVIEWED BY:
Kathy Peters Completed
Board of County Commissioners Completed
01/03/2017 10:31 AM
01/18/2017 9:00 AM
WHEREAS all Children in Monroe County should have access to the highest - quality education
possible; and,
WHEREAS Monroe County recognizes the important role that an effective education plays in
preparing all students in Monroe County to be successful adults; and,
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WHEREAS quality education is critically important to the economic vitality of Monroe County;
WHEREAS Monroe County is home to multitude of high quality public and nonpublic schools
from which parents can choose for their children, in addition to families who educate their children in
the home; and
WHEREAS educational variety not only helps to diversify our economy, but also enhances the
vibrancy of our community; and,
WHEREAS Monroe County has many high - quality teaching professionals in all types of schools
settings who are committed to educating our children; and,
WHEREAS School Choice Week is celebrated across the country by millions of students, parents,
educators, schools and organizations to raise awareness of the need for effective educational options;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, George R. Neugent do hereby recognize January 22 -28, 2017 as
School Choice Week
and I call this observance to the attention of all of our citizens, residents and visitors.
Witness my hand and seal of Monroe County, Florida this 18 day of January, 2017.
George R. Neugent, Mayor