Chief of Schools Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, September 26, 2017
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Magnet Schools of America (MSA), Merit Award Winners (Chief of Schools)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Magnet Schools of Merit Award program recognizes the top magnet schools in the United States that show a commitment to high academic standards, curriculum innovation, successful desegregation/diversity efforts, specialized teaching staffs, and parent and community involvement.  Hillsborough County Public Schools is pleased to see that 20 of its Magnet Programs were awarded, with 6 receiving the Magnet School of Excellence Award and 14 receiving the Magnet School of Distinction Award.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Develop, recognize, and reward employees
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Robert Cox, Supervisor, Magnet Programs

Harrison Peters		Dr. Alberto Vázquez
Chief of Schools (813) 272-4071		Chief of Staff (813) 272-4986
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20170926_820 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section A Item# 13