01

The Hillsborough Education Foundation Will Recognize One Individual and Two Companies for their Support to its Mission (Hillsborough Education Foundation)

Mr. Merrell Dickey, representing Phil Jones, President, Hillsborough Education Foundation made brief remarks and presented certificates to the following sponsors:

• Senton Pojani, Director Technology Practice, Armed Forces Communication Electronics Association – made brief remarks and presented Superintendent Eakins with a Chapter Coin for the work the district performs for our students.
• Ray Hodorski, Director of Account Management Humana (Not in attendance.)
• Robert Graham, Community Volunteer, has supported the foundations’ mentoring program.  He made brief remarks.  He asked the board to help them find mentors for their path to college.  Quality Group Mentor Committee asked the Superintendent to participate.

02

Recognition of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Governor’s Shine Award (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

Larry Plank, Director K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, gave a brief history of the Governor’s Shine Award, highlighted Ms. Traynham’s career, and introduced Sue Traynham, Sickles High School.  She was presented a certificate and acknowledged her husband and principal Jake Russell who were here to support her.

03

Recognition of District Representatives for the Sunshine State Scholars Program for 2014/2015 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

Larry Plank, Director K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, briefly outlined the Sunshine State Scholars Program, highlighted Madison Baker, East Bay High School and Alain Hyacinthe, Newsome High School’s educational career.  Alain Hyacinthe could not be present.  Students were presented certificates.  Kevin and Tara Baker were present and recognized.  Mrs. Edgecomb made comments.

04

Recognition of the 2014 Tampa Bay Technology Forum Industry Achievement Educator of the Year Award (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

Larry Plank, Director K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, highlighted the criteria for the award and introduced Scott Coonfare, Gibsonton Elementary School, who was presented a certificate.  Dr. Plank highlighted his career.

05

Recognition of the 2014/2015 Middle School District Champions for Track and Soccer, the Florida High School Athletics Association State Champions for Cheerleading and Wrestling, and the National Federation of High School Associations Wrestling Coach of the Year (Student Services Division)

Jennifer Burchill, Assistant Director of Athletics introduced middle school representatives and Lanness Robinson, Director of Athletics, introduced high school representatives.  Not all team members could attend but they were acknowledged as part of the team.

Burnett Middle School – Girls Track District Champions
Representative:  Michelle Alvarez-Hardin
Coach:  Heather New, Sharon Oliver, and Willie Brown

Alternates:

Progress Village Middle Magnet School – Boys Track District Champions
Principal:  Andrew Olson
Coach:  Jose Pequeno and Tom Simpson.  (Mandy Steinke and Teresa Ferguson also coach but were not present.)

Farnell Middle School – Girls Soccer District Champions
Principal:  John Cobb
Coach:  Patrick Dominque

Tomlin Middle School, Boys Soccer District Champions
Principal:  Susan Sullivan
Coach:  David Sweat introduced Adrian Olivo and Brian Arteaga Co-Captains who introduced their teammates.  They thanked the coach for his support in helping their team grow in friendships as well as ability.

FHSAA, Class 2A Small Division Co-Ed – Cheerleading State Championship Team – Strawberry Crest High School
Principal:  David Brown
Assistant Principal:  Jasmine Tramble
Coach:  Loveny Rivas, Assistant Coaches – Chelsea Martin-Rivas, and Anthony Medina

FHSAA, Class 1A, 113 – Individual Wrestling State Champion – Strawberry Crest High School
Coach:  CJ Giddens
Cullen Tulfer

Lanness Robinson introduced Jennifer Carrie Greco, Assistant Principal who introduced Coach Russ Cozart.  Coach Cozart introduced his team.

FHSAA, Class 2A, 120 – Individual Wrestling State Champion - Brandon High School
Kyle Norstrem

FHSAA, Class 2A, 152 – Individual Wrestling State Champion – Brandon High School
Troy Joyce

FHSAA, Class 2A, 170 – Individual Wrestling State Champion – Brandon High School
Dakota Greene

FHSAA, Class 2A – State Wrestling Championship Team – Brandon High School.  Brandon High School has been the state champions for 25 consecutive years.

Wrestling Team Members:

Lanness Robinson recognized Coach Russ Cozart, who was named by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHSP) as National Wrestling Coach of the Year.

06

Recognition of the National Medalists and Regional Gold Key Winners of the 2015 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

Elizabeth Brown, Supervisor, Secondary Language Arts and Dana Warner, Supervisor, K-12 Art, who made brief comments and recognized:

• Alyssa Gilbert, Blake High School – Gold Medal
• Rebecca Jefferson, Blake High School – Silver Medal
• Merritt Lay, Blake High School – Silver Medal
• Isabel Hanewicz, Robinson High School – American Voices Medal – Smoking in the Shadows
• Laura Wu, Turner/Bartels K-8 School 
  Christine Calhoun, Art Teacher
  Melissa Grady, Jonathan Grantham and family were recognized.

07

Recognition of Career and Technical Student Organizations Competition Award Recipients (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

Pamela Walden, Supervisor, Agribusiness and JROTC, made brief remarks and introduced the Sickles High School JROTC Air Force Division members:

MSgt William Robinson, Coach
Jake Russell, Principal
Lt. Col. Robert Marasco, Assistant Coach/SASI

08

Recognition of National Board Certified Teachers Student Services Division)

David Peacock, HCTA Member Services Specialist and Aimee Ballans, District National Board Certified Teacher, made brief remarks highlighting the program for the highest certification available.

2014 National Board Renewals

• Jennifer Apgar, Ferrell Middle School
• Heather Dean, Lockhart Elementary School
• Jodie Donahoo, Bryant Elementary School
• Lori Eichelberger, Newsome High School
• Jennifer Gordon, Sickles High School
• Jaqueline Milak, Pride Elementary School
• Monica Nannis, Leto High School
• Caroline Octtavani, Lanier Elementary School
• Elizabeth Pletcher, Alafia Elementary School
• Jacqueline Sizemore, Durant High School
• Mara Torres Crosby, Memorial Middle School
• Denise Wheatley, Tinker Elementary School
  
  

2014 National Board New Achievers

• Joan Charles, Clair Mel Elementary School
• Jamie Galvon, Pinecrest Elementary School
• Phillip Goodchild, Lennard High School
• Sally Henderson, West Tampa Elementary School
• Martha Landron, Robinson High School
• Erin Saladino, Dover Elementary School

09

Recognition of Hillsborough County Public Schools "Road-eo" Bus Drivers (Facilities Division)

James Beekman, General Manager, Transportation made brief and introduced 1^st and 2^nd place winners who will go on to National competition in Minnesota in July.

Cassandra Varnes, 1^st place in the state, Area 5 Bus Driver – 20 years of service

Dorothy Knight, 2^nd place in the state, Area 6 Bus Driver – 21 years of service

Mr. Beekman recognized the following retirees who were present:

• Patricia Walker, Driver – 30 years of service
• Alicia Satches, Driver – 30 years of service
• Henry Holder, Attendant -31 years of service
• Shirley Priestley, Driver – 30 years of service
• Mary Lockhart, Driver – 28.5 years of service
• Linda Briggs, Driver – 29 years of service
• Eileen Hay, Driver – 32 years of service
• Bonnie Dukes, Driver – 35 years of service

He also recognized the transportation employees and Rodeo Committee members who were in the audience to support this recognition.  There was a PowerPoint presentation in the background during the recognition.

Comments by Mrs. Stuart, Mrs. Harris, Ms. Edgecomb, Mrs. Snively, and Chair S. Valdes. 

10

Recognition of Idlewild Baptist Church’s Day of Caring

Robert Wegmann, General Manager, Maintenance, introduced Pastor Barry Chesney of Idlewild Baptist Church who made brief remarks about the Day of Caring.  In February, 386 people in the congregation participated in the Day of Caring supporting our schools.  Pastor Chesney said they are working with Mr. Farkas to have a similar event later on in the year.

Comments by Mrs. Stuart.