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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, May 17, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Naming of the Covered Playcourt at West Tampa Elementary School
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The West Tampa Elementary School faculty, staff and community members have requested that the covered playcourt at West Tampa Elementary School be named the "Coach Garcia Playcourt" in honor of Mr. Michael V. Garcia. 

Mr. Garcia began his employment in 1972 as a physical education teacher at MacFarlane Park Elementary School.  In 1985 he transferred to West Tampa Elementary from where he is currently retiring.  During his 24 years at West Tampa Elementary School he has secured community resources and fostered a strong connection between the school and the surrounding neighborhood.  He has served as a tireless community liaison, parent advocate and a mentor and tutor for at-risk students.   

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
There is no financial impact to the district for the naming of a playcourt.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY: 
Valerie Orihuela   Lewis A. Brinson
Area Director, Area I
(813) 272-3800
  Assistant Superintendent, Administration
(813) 272-4071
    A 7.05
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110517_459 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 7.05