Hillsborough County Public Schools Administration
Information Item

DATE: Thursday, August 20, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Recognition of Karla Hart as the Department of Juvenile Justice, Juvenile Justice Educational Enhancement Program (DJJ JJEEP) 2008-2009 Teacher of the Year for the State of Florida (Division of Administration)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Juvenile Justice Educational Enhancement Program (JJEEP) has announced the state winner for the 2008-2009 Juvenile Justice Teacher of the Year. Karla Hart who teaches Reading and Language Arts in the Youth Services Program at Columbus Juvenile Residential Facility is the State of Florida winner.

This announcement was made on August 4, 2009, at the Juvenile Justice Education Institute (JJEI) and Southern Conference on Correction at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay Hotel.

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

* Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates, * Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods, * Motivate students to become responsible learners, * Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum, * Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

There is no financial impact to the District.

EVALUATION

N/A

SUBMITTED BY: Walt Shaffner, Director, Non-Traditional Programs

William H. Person
General Director
Student Planning, Placement & Support Programs
(813) 272-4876
Lewis A. Brinson
Assistant Superintendent for Administration
(813) 272-4071
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