Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, March 9, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Standard Hall License Contract with the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts for Use of the Carol Morsani Hall for the Elementary Fine Arts Festival on April 28, 2010 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We request approval of the Standard Hall License Contract that has been developed with the Straz Center for the Performing Arts for the Elementary Fine Arts Festival to be held on April 28, 2010, in the Carol Morsani Hall. The contract covers the costs associated with the rental of the hall, ticket sales, production equipment, and crew associated with the event.

This annual event will involve over 700 student musicians and 250 student artists with an estimated audience of 2,200.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

* Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Funds of $5,900 are included in the divisional general operating budget for Curriculum and Instruction, with the remaining $4,500 funded through ticket sales for an approximate total contract cost of $10,400.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Barbara B. Hancock, General Director, Elementary Education 
Melanie Faulkner, Supervisor, Elementary Fine Arts

Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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