Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Information Item

DATE: Tuesday, May 29, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Recognition of Award Winners Sponsored by Hillsborough Elementary Mathematics Council (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Hillsborough County Elementary Mathematics Council is an organization that promotes mathematics throughout the county. The Council hosted several events throughout the school year with record school attendance. The events included Math Bowl, Baseball TiVitz, Math at the Mall, dinner meetings, grants, SHAPES Awards, and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference attendance.

The annual Rita Dugan Memorial Award was presented to an outstanding mathematics teacher in honor of Rita Dugan, Elementary Mathematics Administrative Resource Teacher, who passed away on March 8, 2003, after a battle with cancer.

This year the Math Council launched a math essay contest to find a student in Grades 3-5 who could best express how math matters. This student was awarded a new computer and a $200 Savings Bond. The Council also initiated a new grant called Technology Enhancing Academics in Mathematics (T.E.A.M.). This annual grant will be awarded in honor of Dr. Joyce Haines and Dr. Earl Whitlock, whose teamwork with technology and mathematics has inspired teachers to reach for the stars.

The support received at the events from schools, teachers, students, parents, and district supervisors was outstanding. The Hillsborough Elementary Mathematics Council members are excited about the successes at the events and would like to showcase the winners.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

Goal 2 – The percentage of students scoring at Level 3 or higher on FCAT mathematics will increase a minimum of 5 percentage points.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

This agenda item has no financial impact to the District

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Lia Crawford, Supervisor, Elementary Mathematics

Barbara B. Hancock
General Director, Elementary Education
(813) 272-4455
Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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