Chief of Schools Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, December 11, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Magnet Schools of America (MSA), Merit Award Winners of Excellence and Distinction (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 2 receiving the Magnet School of Excellence Award and 18 receiving the Magnet School of Distinction Award.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Develop, recognize, and reward employees
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
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EVALUATION
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SUBMITTED BY:

Robert Cox		Harrison Peters
Supervisor, Magnet Programs (813) 272-4565		Chief of Schools, Administration (813) 272-4071
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20181211_912 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section A Item# 08