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Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, May 20, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Supporters and Sponsors of the Elementary School Running Clubs Initiative (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
We are pleased to recognize Rachel Baker, Corporate Wellness Program Coordinator with BayCare and Jimmy Baumgartner, Director of Research at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital for partnering with Hillsborough County Public Schools to support and sponsor the Elementary School Running Clubs initiative. 

In August 2013, the district partnered with BayCare to establish and promote Elementary School Running Clubs.  A Children's Running Program training was held on February 11, 2013, to provide site facilitators with strategies and resources for maintaining developmentally appropriate youth running programs. 

This initiative supports healthy lifestyles for students, parents, and teachers.  In addition to increased health benefits, research suggests that students receiving additional physical activity show increased brain function, higher energy and concentration levels, increased self-esteem and better behavior, which supports cognitive learning.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • 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:  Steve Vanoer, Supervisor, K-12 Physical Education and Health
Barbara B. Hancock   Wynne A. Tye
Instructional Leadership Director, Elementary
(813) 272-4455
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140520_633 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 32