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DATE: Tuesday, September 18, 2012
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Presentation of School Recycling Awards (Facilities Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A competition was held this past school year to determine which schools were generating the most pounds of recycling material per student.  Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in the elementary, middle, high and non-traditional school categories.  There will also be an award for the overall district champion recycler and the Recycling Coach of the Year.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum • Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce • Align the performance management system with the district’s priorities • Demonstrate best financial practices • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health • Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)

Awards consist of trophies, a cash award deposited in a school account, and ten tee shirts for green teams at each school being recognized.  The trophies and tee shirts are being donated by Republic Services, and the cash awards, totaling $3,000, will be derived from the savings generated through the recycling program.

EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  David Borisenko, Department Mgr, Planning & Siting
Lorraine Duffy Suarez   Cathy L. Valdes
General Manager, Growth Management & Planning
(813) 272-4685
  Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
    C 12
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120918_513 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 12