Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, January 16, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Florida State Fair Authority License and Use Agreement for Events, Contract No. 07N0093, for the Middle School Math League Competition, April 4, 2007 - $5,058.49 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On April 4, 2007, the district-wide Middle School Math League Competition will be held for students to compete in grade-level teams for both team and individual awards. Responding to challenging mathematical problems, students must strategize independently, as well as cooperatively, within a team. To prepare for competition, students practice throughout the school year with a teacher-coach. Approximately 550 students will participate in the Math League competitions to win trophies for their schools and for themselves.

Florida State Fair Authority License and Use Agreement for Events, Contract No.07N0093, will provide the venue for the 2007 Middle School Math League Competition. The agreement cost of $5,058.49 includes facilities rental, chairs/tables setup, security, and utilities. A PEPSI sponsorship of $4,825 provides gift certificates for the top five teams and the top five individual students as well as a snack for each participant.

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

Goal 2- The percentage of students scoring at Level 3 or higher on FCAT mathematics will increase a minimum of 5 percentage points.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Funds of $5,058.49 for use of the facility is funded through school registration fees. In addition, a Pepsi sponsorship of $4,825 provides gift certificates for the top five teams and the top five individual students.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Josie Sanders, General Director, Middle School Education 
Janet Boatman, Supervisor, Middle School Mathematics

Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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