Hillsborough County Public Schools Administration
Information Item

DATE: Tuesday, November 10, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Recognition of Dr. Pansy Houghton, Director, Student Planning and Placement, recipient of the Dr. Carlo Rodriguez Champion of School Choice Award

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Dr. Houghton has been selected as the winner of the Dr. Carlo Rodriguez Champion of School Choice Award. The Florida Public School Choice Consortium, in collaboration with the Nova Southeastern University Fischler School of Education, bestowed the annual Dr. Carlo Rodriguez Champion of School Choice to Dr. Houghton. The award recognizes individuals and districts promoting and maintaining school choice in Florida. This includes all individuals who support the mission that "All Florida parents will be informed of all educational options and opportunities."

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

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

This agenda item is for recognition and has no financial cost to the district.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:

William H. Person
General Director
Student Planning, Placement and Support Programs
(813) 272-4876
Lewis A. Brinson
Assistant Superintendent for Administration
(813) 272-4071
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