Backup Documents 04/26/2016 Item #4C 4 C
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Collier County Public Schools is proud to serve over 46,000 students; and
WHEREAS, Collier County Public Schools is the largest employer in Collier County, with over
7,000 employees who are dedicated to the children of Collier County; and
WHEREAS, Collier County Public Schools'students represent diverse demographics including,
but not limited to, 63 percent of students receiving free/reduced lunch, 52
percent of students coming from non-English speaking homes, and students
representing 86 different languages; and
WHEREAS, Collier County Public Schools prioritizes student success by allocating 97.09
percent of the general fund directly to schools; and
WHEREAS, Collier County Public Schools has successfully ushered in new state mandates
including new teacher evaluations, new administrator evaluations, new performance
pay, new Florida State Standards for teaching, a new Florida State Assessment
and a new Florida State Accountability System; and
WHEREAS, Collier County Public Schools focuses on a pathway for all students after
graduation with an emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math
(STEAM) and College and Career Readiness; and
WHEREAS, Collier County Public Schools has a strong program for Exceptional Student
Education with outstanding programs for students with disabilities and for students
who ore gifted,' and
WHEREAS, Collier County Public Schools has continued to increase the graduation rate of
students from 72,5 percent in 2011 to 84.3 percent in 2015; and
WHEREAS, Collier County Public School students have increased performance on state tests as
evidenced by the percentage of students meeting or exceeding the state average
from 33 percent to 91 percent from 2011 to 2015 respectively; and
WHEREAS, Collier County Public Schools has been recognized as an "A"school district in the
State of Florida.
NOW THEREFORE, it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida,
that Tuesday, April 26, 2016, be designated as
CCPS Proud Day
a Ay E AND ORDERED THIS 26th Day of April 2016
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