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Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, February 15, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Recognition of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) of Tampa for Their Contributions to the Instruction of Aquatic Safety to Students in Hillsborough County Public Schools (Elementary Education - Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The YMCA of Tampa partnered with our district to develop a K-5 Aquatic Safety curriculum that is in alignment with the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for physical education. In addition to grade specific curricula, representatives from the YMCA provided corresponding instructional resources and professional development training for 225 elementary physical education teachers. Approximately 84,000 elementary students will directly benefit from this partnership. HCPS received financial benefits of approximately $8,000 for the 2009/2010 school year.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates • Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)

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

EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Steve Vanoer, Supervisor, K-12 Physical Education
Barbara B. Hancock   Wynne A. Tye
General Director, Elementary Education
(813) 272-4455
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
    C 08b
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110215_453 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 08b