HCPS FL Logo Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, May 3, 2011
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 May 18, 2011 (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 May 18, 2011, 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 550 student musicians and 250 student artists with an estimated audience of 2,200.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• 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 $3,368.36 funded through ticket sales for an approximate total contract cost of $9,268.36.
EVALUATION
 
SUBMITTED BY:  Barbara Hancock, General Director, Elementary Education
Melanie Faulkner, Supervisor, Elementary Fine Arts
Wynne A. Tye   Gretchen Saunders
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 5.08
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110503_458 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.08