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Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, November 1, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of the Florida Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest Winner (Secondary Education - Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A King High School International Baccalaureate senior was honored at the governor's mansion October 12, 2011, as the high school winner of the Florida Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest.  The winner received a four-year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by Florida Prepaid College Foundation. 

Middle and high school students were invited to participate in the essay contest.  Florida's theme for this year's Hispanic Heritage Month was "Celebrating Hispanic Leaders in Business - Past, Present, and Future." 

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates • 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 only and has no financial impact to the district. 
EVALUATION
 N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Elizabeth Brown, Supervisor, 9-12 Language Arts
Denny B. Oest   Wynne A. Tye
General Director, Secondary Education
(813) 272-4451
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20111101_476 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 02