Hillsborough County Public Schools Administration
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, November 6, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve the Naming and Dedication of the Gymnasium at Dowdell Middle School

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The staff, community members, and students of Dowdell Middle School have requested that the gymnasium at Dowdell Middle School be named the Glorious Callender Harvey Gymnasium in honor of former teacher and coach, Mrs. Gloriuos Callender Harvey. Mrs. Harvey served the Hillsborough County School System for 36 years as a teacher at Coleman Middle School and Dowdell Middle School. She was at Dowdell Middle School for 32 years and served as the physical education department head, coach, game manager, and extramural director. She retired from the school system in June 2005 and passed away that same year. The staff, community members, and students would like to celebrate and honor her tireless dedication to teach, coach and inspire students to succeed.

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

Other: This is in accordance with Policy 8.27 (Procedure Summary) which governs that school sites and facilities shall be named for individuals who have rendered outstanding public service to public education, for geographical locations and for groups and clubs as indicated. Elementary, middle and secondary schools - for presidents, school board members, educators, outstanding citizens and geographical locations.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

There is no cost to the school district

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Robert Lawson, Principal, Dowdell Middle School

Sherrie Sikes
Area Director for Area V Schools
(813) 744-8630
Lewis A. Brinson
Assistant Superintendent for Administration
(813) 272-4070
A 7.03
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20071106_269 * Section A Item# 7.03