Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, October 20, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Renewal Agreement with The Florida Orchestra for Youth Concerts at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 2009/2010 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We request approval of a renewal agreement with The Florida Orchestra to provide youth concerts to district elementary students. Youth concerts will be provided free of charge to students in grade 4 at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. The concerts will take place on four dates throughout the school year. Two concerts a day will be presented. The Florida Orchestra has provided youth concerts to district elementary students since 1982.

Students are prepared for this music culture experience with a Teacher/Student Study Guide. The programs are designed in accordance with the elementary music curriculum and the Sunshine State Standards, and are an integral part of the students’ music education. Cross-curricular connections include Reading, FCAT Writing, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Economic Education.

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 $9,000 are included in the divisional general operating fixed budget for Curriculum and Instruction.

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) 272-4455 		Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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