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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, March 7, 2017
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Adoption of Proclamation - Music In Our Schools Month, March 2017 (Office of Teaching and Learning)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The National Association for Music Education has designated March 2017 as Music In Our Schools Month.  Attached is a proclamation that Hillsborough County Public Schools will observe this month as Music In Our Schools Month.  The theme for this year’s activities is “Music Inspires.”

Music In Our Schools Month is a time of year when music education becomes the focus of schools across the nation.  This is an excellent opportunity for students to share musical ideas and accomplishments with their families, friends, and communities. 

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This agenda item has no financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Barbara B. Hancock, Instructional Leadership Director, Elementary Education
Melanie Faulkner, Supervisor, Elementary Music
Ted Hope, Supervisor, Middle/Secondary Music
Elizabeth Agresta   Dr. Alberto Vázquez
Chief Academic Officer, Office of Teaching and Learning
(813) 272-4221
  Chief of Staff
(813) 272-4986
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20170307_826 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 02