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DATE: Tuesday, November 12, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of the 2013 Elementary School, Middle School, and Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Battle of the Books and High School Reading Rumble Champions (Curriculum and Instruction Division )
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Battle of the Books began 19 years ago in Hillsborough County Public Schools with 6 schools competing in the first Elementary Battle of the Books. In 2005, the first Middle School Battle of the Books was held with 12 schools participating. In 2008, the first High School Reading Rumble, which is the high school version of the Battle of the Books, was held with 5 schools competing in the event. In 2005, ESE held their first Battle of the Books with 3 schools participating. The Battle has grown over the years and this year there are students from over 144 elementary schools, 46 middle schools, 18 high schools, and 7 ESE centers participating.

These are exciting events at each level where students compete by answering questions about the books they have read to score points for their team.  At all levels, students on the winning teams are given awards and the championship battle teams are given a traveling trophy to proudly display at their schools until the next year’s battle takes place.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Motivate students to become responsible learners
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This agenda item is for recognition and has no financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  John Milburn, Supervisor, Library Media Services K-5
Christine Van Brunt, Supervisor, Library Media Services 6-12
Rebecca T. Kaskeski, Ed.D.   Wynne A. Tye
Instructional Leadership Director, Middle
(813) 272-4862		   Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20131112_602 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 04