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Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Elementary, Middle and Secondary Winners of the 2013 Hillsborough Regional Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) Fair and Participants of the 2013 State Science & Engineering Fair (SSEF) (Elementary/Middle/Secondary Education-Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
STEM Fair allows students to showcase their inquiry skills and creative genius and to celebrate their accomplishments and their use of technology to support science, engineering, and mathematics.  Students also compete for a variety of awards and prizes offered by various government agencies, businesses, and professional associations. 

In February, approximately 2,200 students competed in the 2013 Hillsborough Regional STEM Fair held at the Tampa Convention Center. The district honored five students as Best of Fair winners at their grade levels. We are proud to recognize our Best of Fair of the Hillsborough Regional STEM Fair.

Twenty-two district middle and secondary students had the opportunity to compete at SSEF competition held in Lakeland, Florida, March 26-28, 2013. We would like to recognize the 22 state winners for their accomplishments. Two of these students will represent Hillsborough County Public Schools at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Phoenix, Arizona, May 12-17, 2013.

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
Pamela Caffery, Supervisor, Middle School Science
Daniel McFarland, Supervisor, Secondary Science
Larry R. Plank, Ed.S.   Wynne A. Tye
Director of K-12 STEM
(813) 272-4439
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130514_563 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 07