We would like to recognize the 2008/2009 Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) and Outstanding Student Members.

CTSOs are co-curricular and an integral part of the Career and Technical Education curriculum. CTSOs provide learning experiences in and outside the classroom through which students gain career knowledge as well as develop attitudes and skills to become productive character-driven employees and citizens. CTSOs provide a wide array of student organization and industry sponsored college scholarship opportunities, up to full college scholarships. Students prepare for competitive activities that are relevant to their career preparatory training, their career goals, and postsecondary plans. These competitive events are held at the district, regional, state, and national levels. Competitive and leadership activities challenge students to reach their highest potential in academics, community service, and personal growth. Our members are our future doctors, engineers, architects, corporate leaders, business owners, government leaders, and community leaders. The speakers listed below are representing over a thousand district students involved in Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs). These speakers are outstanding CTSO members, leaders, and alumni.

• Armwood High School, Sarah Havinga, HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America), LPN Graduate
• Chamberlain High School, Katrina McNeal, FCCLA (Family, Career & Community Leaders of American), Former Officer, Graduate
• Durant High School, Garrick Addington, FPSA (Florida Public Service Association), FireFighter Program Graduate
• Durant High School, Caitlin Cribbs, FFA (Future Agriscience and Agribusiness Leaders), State of Florida, Vice President
• Jefferson High School, Bryan Brantley, DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America), Former Chapter President
• Plant City High School, Brooke Allie, FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), President District 9
• Tampa Bay Technical High School, Terence Smith, SkillsUSA (For Industrial and Practical Arts Student Leaders), President

* 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

This agenda item is for recognition and has no financial impact on the district.