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Adopt and present resolutions proclaiming the week of May 20, 2018 as Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Week and recognizing the contributions of the four high school JROTC units in Solano County (Supervisor Spering)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor Jim Spering requests that the Board proclaim the week of May 20, 2018 as Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Week in Solano County in recognition of the cadets who participate in this high school leadership program and collectively contributed over 5,450 hours of community service during the 2017/2018 school year.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Solano County is fortunate to have four Junior ROTC units within its boundaries, three Air Force affiliated and one sponsored by the Navy. The overall objective of the JROTC program is to instill values of citizenship, a sense of service to the United States, personal responsibility, a sense of accomplishment, and values of leadership. The program provides opportunities for cadets to practice their leadership skills by planning and organizing each JROTC event and activity under the supervision of their instructors. Additionally, each program has an academic side, with aerospace science the focus of Air Force JROTC and naval science the focus of Navy JROTC. There are currently 424 students enrolled in the program between the four schools.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost associated with preparing the agenda item is nominal and absorbed by the District 3 FY2017/18 Adopted Budget. The costs associated with preparation and purchase of the resolution materials are included in the Board's FY2017/18 Adopted Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board may choose not to adopt these resolutions. This is not recommended as adopting these resolutions provides an opportunity to recognize some of our local students and their teachers who have contributed to the co...
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