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Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, May 17, 2016
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of the Finalists and Winners of the 2015/2016 Hillsborough County 4-H Tropicana Public Speaking Contest (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On March 9, 2016, 16 Hillsborough County Public Schools fourth and fifth grade students competed in the 2015/2016 4-H Tropicana Public Speaking Contest District Finals.  Six students were awarded first, second, and third place; two students received honorable mention; and eight students were finalists.  There were approximately 10,000 fourth and fifth grade students from 86 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) 272-4908
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20160517_772 (Board Recognition Meeting) Item# 02