Schools

District Vision, Mission, Budget, More: Back-To-School Countdown (Day 24)

A 2011 report published by the Hillsborough County School District notes the system's vision, mission, number of schools and operating budget breakdown. Updates are forthcoming, but nevertheless the numbers are telling of the district's size and scope.

The Brandon Patch Back-To-School Countdown proceeds with this Day 24 report, offering news of interset as the first day of classes approaches.

Teachers in the Hillsborough County School District go back to school Aug. 15 to prepare for the first day of classes, Aug. 23.

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Hillsborough County School District, as the county’s largest employer, has a vision, a mission and a budget to operate 254 schools and 82 adult programs.

Here’s the rundown, according to the district’s latest “HCPS Facts” report, dated 2011:

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Vision:

  • “To become the nation’s leader in developing successful students.”

Mission:

  • “To provide an education that enables each student to excel as a successful and responsible citizen.”

Operating Budget:

The school district operates 254 schools and 82 adult programs at school and other sites in the community, according to the 2011 report.

The breakdown is as follows: Elementary schools, kindergarten through grade 5 (142), middle schools, grades 6-8 (44), high schools, grades 9-12 (27), schools for kindergarten through grade 8 (2), career centers (4), HiTEC schools (5) and charter schools (30).

Here’s a rundown on the dollars:

OPERATING BUDGET Amount $1.68 billion FUNDING SOURCES State 73.19% Local 26.34% Federal 0.32% Other 0.15% HOW DOLLARS ARE SPENT Instruction and Direct School Expenses 78% Operations and Maintenance 8% Contingency 5% Student Transportation 4% Support Services 3% General Administration 1% Community Programs 1% Source: HCPS District Facts 2011

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ABOUT THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL COUNTDOWN:

This is the 24th posting in a 41-day effort that counts down the days before the opening bell of the 2011-12 school year for the Hillsborough County School District.

Previously posted:


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