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Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, April 28, 2015
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Acting Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Finalists and Winners of the 2014/2015 Hillsborough County 4-H Tropicana Public Speaking Contest (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On March 16, 2015, 16 district 4th and 5th grade students competed in the 2014/2015 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 98 elementary schools who competed in school level competitions.

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

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • 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:  Temetia Creed, Supervisor, Elementary Language Arts/Writing
Barbara B. Hancock   Denny B. Oest
Instructional Leadership Director, Elementary
(813) 272-4455
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150428_689 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 02