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Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, May 20, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Finalists and Winners of the 2013/2014 Hillsborough County 4-H Tropicana Public Speaking Contest (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On February 17, 2014, 16 district 4th and 5th grade students competed in the 2013/2014 4-H Tropicana Public Speaking Contest district finals. Six elementary students were awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place; two students received honorable mention; and eight students were finalists.  There were approximately 10,000 4th and 5th grade students from 102 elementary schools who competed in school level competitions.

We are proud to recognize our top winners for their accomplishments.

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:  Temetia Creed, Supervisor, Elementary Language Arts/Writing
Barbara B. Hancock   Wynne A. Tye
Instructional Leadership Director, Elementary
(813) 272-4455
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
    C 05
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140520_633 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 05