Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Information Item

DATE: Tuesday, May 11, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Recognition of Elementary, Middle and Secondary Top Winners/Participants in the 2010 Hillsborough Regional Science and Engineering Fair and State Competition(Elementary/Middle/Secondary Education-Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In February, over 1200 students competed in the 2010 Hillsborough Regional Science and Engineering Fair held at the University of South Florida Sun Dome. Three district elementary students were awarded Best of Fair. Seventeen district middle and secondary students went on to represent Hillsborough Regional Fair at the state competition in Orlando, Florida, April 7-10, 2010. We are proud to recognize our top winners and participants of the Hillsborough Regional Fair and state competition for their accomplishments.

See attached list of winners/participants.

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

* Motivate students to become responsible learners, * Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

This agenda item is for recognition and has no financial impact on the district.

EVALUATION

N/A

SUBMITTED BY: Shana Tirado, Supervisor, Elementary Science
Andi Ringer, Supervisor, Middle School Science
Larry Plank, Supervisor, Secondary Science

Josie Sanders
General Director, Middle School Education
(813) 272-4862
Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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