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Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, May 20, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Odyssey of the Mind 2014 Award Winners (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Odyssey of the Mind is an international education program whose mission is to provide creative problem-solving opportunities for students in kindergarten through college.  Through solving open-ended problems, students develop creative thinking skills that can be applied to real life situations. Teams throughout the United States and more than 20 countries participate in the program.  There are three levels of competition: regional, state, and world.  Our district had 14 teams participate in the regional competition held on February 15, 2014, at Strawberry Crest High School.  Six teams advanced to state competition which was held April 12, 2014, at the University of Central Florida.

A team from Mary Bryant Elementary School will have the honor of representing our district at the Odyssey of the Mind World Competition at Iowa State University, May 28-May 31, 2014.  We are proud to recognize this team for their accomplishments.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• 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
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Shana Tirado, Elementary Science Supervisor
Barbara B. Hancock   Wynne A. Tye
Instructional Leadership Director, Elementary
(813) 272-4455
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
    C 14
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140520_633 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 14