Hillsborough County Public Schools Administration
Information Item

DATE: Tuesday, January 12, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Great American Teach-In of 2009

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Great American Teach-In was initiated in 1990 as a joint effort of the Hillsborough Education Foundation, SERVE, local businesses and educators to encourage the community and parents to share real life insight into working careers while reinforcing the importance of education for success. SERVE assisted in placing 194 businesses and community members in District schools and hosted a total of 9,414 speakers and 20,806 presentations at the twentieth annual Great American Teach-In on November 18, 2009. Bright House Networks was the lead sponsor for the event this year.

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

All Strategic Objectives

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

This is an information item and there is no monetary impact to the School District.

EVALUATION

N/A

SUBMITTED BY: Dr. Judith D. Rainone, Director of Administration

Dr. Judith D. Rainone
Director of Administration
813-272-4068
Lewis A. Brinson
Assistant Superintendent
813-272-4071
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20100112_390 * Section A Item# 9.01