Teaching and Learning Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, May 8, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of 2017/2018 Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) Outstanding Elementary, Middle, and High School Library Media Specialist of the Year, Rising Star Media Specialist, and Library Media Administrator Advocate Awards (Office of Teaching and Learning)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Hillsborough Association of School Library Media Specialists (HASLMS) is proud to sponsor the HCPS Outstanding Elementary, Middle, and High School Library Media Specialist of the Year, Rising Star Media Specialist, and Library Media Administrator Advocate awards.  School administrators, teachers, library media specialists, and community members submit nominations for these recognitions of distinction.  A HASLMS committee selects honorees based upon leadership, innovation, instructional best practices, and student engagement.  The Rising Star Award recognizes a standout first or second year library media specialist. The Library Media Administrator Advocate Award recognizes a school site or district administrator for dynamic and significant contributions to effective school library programs.  These individuals exemplify the Future Ready Librarianship Framework toward preparing students for life. The award recipients are honored at the HALSMS annual banquet. We are proud to recognize their accomplishments before our Board. *   Elementary School Media Specialist of the Year: Susan Tkacik, Pride Elementary School *   Middle School Media Specialist of the Year: Michelle Sanchez, Wilson Middle School *   High School Media Specialist of the Year: Carol Sivard, Blake High School *   Rising Star Media Specialist: Nicole Huff, Brandon High School *   Library Media Administrator Advocate Award: Jennifer West, Lincoln Elementary Magnet School
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Develop, recognize, and reward employees
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This item is for recognition and has no financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Kimberly DeFusco, Supervisor, Library Media Services 6-12 John Milburn, Supervisor, Library Media Services K-5

Janet Spence		Deborah Cook
Instructional Leadership Director, Middle School Education (813) 272-4862		Chief Academic Officer (813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20180508_872 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section A Item# 07