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Information and Technology
Action Item
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DATE: Tuesday, March 14, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Tampa Convention Center Contract for the 2006 Elementary Battle of the Books, Area Competition
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Elementary Battle of the Books has approximately 120 schools participating. The number of students who attend the Area Battle is over 500. The Tampa Convention Center has the space needed to accommodate 500 students and several hundred adults for the all day competition.
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)
Goal 1: The percentage of students scoring at Level 3 or higher on FCAT reading will increase a minimum of 5 percentage points.
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)
The total estimated costs of the Battle, excluding books, is $20,000. Eighty percent of these costs are from donations. The cost of this contract is $5,300 funded by donations. In addition, the cost of books, which become part of each school's collection, totals $72,000.
EVALUATION
Battle of the Books results will be shared with the Board as a recognition item honoring the school winners and the number of schools participating this year.
SUBMITTED BY:
Barbara Rooks, Supervisor, Library Media Services K-5
Earl Whitlock
Manager Technology Services
813-272-4701
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Jack E. Davis
Chief Information & Technology Officer
813-272-4600
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4.02R
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20060314_172 * Section E Item# 4.02R
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