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Meeting Date:
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3/30/2017 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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Awards and Commendations
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Type:
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Info
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Subject:
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1. Excellence in Education Award - Jabari Parker
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 2 Student, Family and Community Engagement
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Attachments
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Background:
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Each month, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors recognizes an outstanding school, student, staff member, parent, or community member for a display of excellence, achievement, and innovation that may serve as an example to our school district and the entire Milwaukee community.
This month, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors is pleased to present the “Excellence in Education Award” to:
Jabari Parker
Jabari Parker is an outstanding player on the basketball court and an all-star in Milwaukee because of his dedication to improving the community that he now calls home.
After a stellar basketball career at Duke University, Jabari was the Milwaukee Bucks’ first-round draft pick and the second overall pick in the 2014 National Basketball Association’s draft. In his freshman year, he was voted a First Team All-American by the Associated Press, Sporting News, and Sports Illustrated and was a finalist for the Naismith Trophy, Oscar Robertson Trophy, and the John R. Wooden Award. He was also named to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Team.
Jabari is making his mark with the Milwaukee Bucks as well. He earned NBA Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month honors in October of 2014 and was tied for first in scoring and second for rebounds and steals among all rookies. Last season he posted double-figure scoring in 59 games, and this year posted double figures in 46 games, including 28 games in which he scored 20 or more points. He was also named to the 2016 USA Men’s Select Team.
Off the court, Jabari pushes just as hard to improve communities in his hometown of Chicago and here in Milwaukee. He has worked extensively with Milwaukee Public Schools and is the ambassador for our efforts to improve student attendance. He has donated basketball tickets and also has supported students by designating awards he has received to the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation for scholarships. He has given tirelessly of his time and talent to Milwaukee Public Schools, and we are very appreciative of his efforts.
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors recognizes and honors Jabari Parker for his dedication, outstanding leadership, and commitment to excellence on behalf of the students of the Milwaukee Public Schools.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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N/A
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Recommendation:
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Dr. Darienne Driver - Superintendent
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