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 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Students (Career and Technical Education–Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

FCCLA is a national Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) that focuses on the family. Involvement in FCCLA offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life. FCCLA members make a difference in their families, careers, and communities by addressing important personal work and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences Education.

We are proud to recognize the students who were first place winners at the FCCLA State Leadership Conference held March 25, 2010, in Orlando, Florida. These students will represent the state of Florida and Hillsborough County at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference July 4-8, 2010, in Chicago, Illinois.

See attached list for names of the winners.

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

* Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates, * Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods, * 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

SUBMITTED BY: Leanne Lester, DRT, Family and Consumer Sciences

Pamela Campbell-Peralta
General Director, Career and Technical Education
(813) 231-1860
Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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