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Curriculum and Instruction
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| DATE: | Tuesday, May 24, 2011 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Recognition of Elementary, Middle and Secondary Top Winners/Participants in the 2011 Hillsborough Regional Science and Engineering Fair and State Competition (Elementary/Middle/Secondary Education-Curriculum and Instruction Division) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| In February, 1,342 students competed in the 2011 Hillsborough Regional Science and Engineering Fair held at the Tampa Convention Center. Three district elementary students were awarded Best of Fair. Twenty-six district middle and secondary students went on to represent the Hillsborough Regional Fair at the state competition in Orlando, Florida, March 23-25, 2011.
We are proud to recognize our Best of Fair of the Hillsborough Regional Fair and sixteen state winners for their accomplishments. |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates • Motivate students to become responsible learners | |
| 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 Pam Caffery, Supervisor, Middle School Science Larry Plank, Supervisor, Secondary Science |
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| Josie Sanders | Wynne A. Tye | |
| General Director, Middle School Education (813) 272-4862 |
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
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| C 08 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110524_460 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 08 | ||