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DATE: Tuesday, February 15, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Suncoast for Kids Foundation Scholarship Summer and Fall 2010 Recipients (Human Resources Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Suncoast for Kids Foundation Scholarship was made possible due to a donation from the Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union, which is facilitated by Mary Tlachac, to the Education Foundation.

This scholarship provides current support personnel the funding necessary to continue their educational goals and become highly qualified Hillsborough County Public Schools teachers.  In addition, this scholarship gives the district the ability to "grow our own" teachers and hire from within the school system.

There are 25 recipients:  Grecia Astacio-Brea, Amber Bowling, Giovanna Castillo, Maria Chavez, Carolyn Delgado, Walter Gibbons, Christopher Hampton, Annette James, Maggie LaLone, Angela Leavens, Anissa McNeil, Beatriz Medina, Eva Medina,  Susan Menendez, Joshua Miller, Xiomara Previti, Terri Raby, Patricia Smith, Debora Torres, Derrick Wilson, and Kelly Yagins

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
The scholarship is funded through the Suncoast for Kids Foundation (Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union).
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  James Goode, Supervisor, Teacher Recruitment
    Daniel J. Valdez

  Deputy Superintendent
(813) 272-4166
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110215_453 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 10