FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

JIM HORNE

Commissioner of Education

F. PHILIP HANDY,

Chairman

T. WILLARD FAIR,

Vice Chairman

Members

SALLY BRADSHAW

LINDA J. EADS, ED.D.

CHARLES PATRICK GARCÍA

JULIA L. JOHNSON

WILLIAM L. PROCTOR, PH.D.

August 1, 2003

Dear Superintendents:

As you begin another school year and continue to strive toward continuous improvement, it is a

pleasure to announce that it is once again time to begin the recognition process for the 2003-2004

Five Star Schools. The Five Star School Award creates an impetus to pursue excellence through

community/business partnerships, family involvement, volunteers, student community service,

and School Advisory Councils.

In order to continue to recognize outstanding schools for this award, the criteria have been

carefully reviewed. Changes have been made to clarify categories and to challenge enterprising

schools to reach for higher standards in the pursuit of continuous improvement. I hope that each

of you will encourage schools in your district to apply for this distinguished award.

A copy of the Five Star School Award is attached for your review. Your district volunteer

coordinator has been sent an electronic copy with the changes noted so that this award can be a

part of their fall training. I look forward to working with you in the 2003-04 school year.

Sincerely,

Jim Warford

Attachment

cc: Volunteer/Parent Involvement Coordinators

JIM WARFORD

K – 12 Chancellor

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