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Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, May 20, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Winners of the 2014 Hillsborough Regional Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) Fair and Participants of the 2014 State Science & Engineering Fair (SSEF) (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The STEM Fair provides an opportunity for students to showcase their inquiry skill, creativity, use of technology and innovation while enjoying mathematics, science, and engineering.  At the regional, state, and international fairs, students competed for a variety of awards and prizes offered by a variety of academic, business, community, and government partners.

In February, over 2,300 students competed in the 2014 Hillsborough Regional STEM Fair held at the Tampa Convention Center.  The district honored five Best of Fair awards at their grade levels, as well as hundreds of other awards.

In addition, 22 district middle and secondary students qualified to compete at the SSEF in Lakeland, Florida, April 8-10, 2014.  Two of these students represented Hillsborough County Public Schools at the International Science Engineering Fair in Los Angeles, California, May 11-16, 2014, competing against over 2,000 students from around the world.

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 to 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, K-12 STEM
(813) 272-4439
  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# 07