Hillsborough County Public Schools Information and Technology
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, February 7, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Tampa Convention Center Contract for the 2006 Middle School Battle of the Books District Competition.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This is the second year for Hillsborough County Public Schools to have a Middle School Battle of the Books. Last year 12 schools participated in the district battle. The event was very successful and this year 36 schools are participating. Due to the increased participation, the Tampa Convention Center provides the space required.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

Goal 1 The percentage of students scoring at Level 3 or higher on FCAT reading will increase a minimum of 5 percentage points.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The $6,060.00 for leasing the facility comes mainly from corporate donations (more than $4,000.00) and the remainder from divisional funds.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Christine Van Brunt Supervisor, Library Media Services 6-12 Technology Services

Earl Whitlock
Manager, Technology Services
813-272-4700
Jack Davis
Chief Information and Technology Officer
813-272-4600
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