HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 18-040 Read across America
McCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 18-40
Meeting Date February 22, 2018
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
Originator
SUBJECT:
Department Approvals Initials or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
Request to Proclaim March 2, 2018 as National
City Manager AS
Education Association’s Read Across America Day
Clerk originator
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
Parks and Recreation
COST IMPACT: n/a
Airport
FUNDING n/a
Library
SOURCE:
Information Systems
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Grant Coordinator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The National Education Association (NEA) is building a nation of readers through its signature program,
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NEA’s Read Across America. Now in its 21 year, this year-round program focuses on motivating children
and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources. Hang on to your hats! It’s time to gear
up for NEA’s Read Across America Day and go wild for reading! On March 2, tip your hat to Dr. Seuss.
Barbara Morgan Elementary will be recognizing the event with “Cat in the Hat” hat day, school wide “Drop
Everything and Read” between 12:40-1:00, as well as classroom Dr. Seuss activities throughout the day.
Teachers will schedule any interested Guest Readers to come in this day and read favorite books/Dr. Seuss
books to the class because…
"You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read with a child!"
The proclamation is attached.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Proclaim March 2, 2018 as Read Across America Day in McCall and authorize the Mayor to sign the
proclamation.
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE ACTION