Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Information Item

DATE: Tuesday, September 28, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Recognition of the 2010 Elementary, Middle, and Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Battle of the Books and High School Reading Rumble Champions (Elementary/Middle/Secondary/Exceptional Student Education-Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Battle of the Books began 16 years ago in Hillsborough County Public Schools with six schools competing in the first Elementary Battle of the Books. In 2005, the first Middle School Battle of the Books was held with 12 schools participating. In 2008, the first High School Reading Rumble, which is the high school version of the Battle of the Books, was held with five schools participating. In 2005, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) held their first Battle of the Books with three schools participating. The Battle has continued to grow over the years. During the 2009/2010 school year, students from 140 elementary schools, 48 middle schools, 12 high schools, and seven ESE Centers participated.

These are exciting events at each level where students compete by answering questions about the books they have read to score points for their teams. At all levels, students on the winning teams are given awards and the championship battle teams are given a traveling trophy to proudly display at their schools until the next year's battle takes place.

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

* 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

Records will be kept on the number of students and schools participating in the Elementary, Middle and Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Battle of the Books and the High School Reading Rumble.

SUBMITTED BY: John Milburn, Supervisor, Library Media Services K-5
Christine Van Brunt, Supervisor, Library Media Services 6-12

Josie Sanders
General Director, Middle School Education
(813) 272-4862
Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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