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DATE: Tuesday, September 18, 2012
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Magnet Schools of America (MSA) Merit Award Winners (Magnet Schools –Division of Administration

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On May 19 and 20, 2012, 12 magnet schools received Merit School Awards at the Magnet Schools of America 30th National Conference in Dallas, TX. Magnet Schools of America awards Magnet Schools of Excellence and Magnet Schools of Distinction awards based on “commitment to high academic standards, curriculum innovation, successful desegregation, diversity efforts, and the consistent delivery of quality services to all school stakeholders”.

Hillsborough County Public Schools has been recognized more than 90 times by the Magnet Schools of America organization.

MAGNET SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE

Lee Elementary Magnet School-World Studies

Williams Middle Magnet School – International Studies/International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme

Orange Grove Middle Magnet School – Visual, Performing, and Communication Arts


MAGNET SCHOOLS OF DISTINCTION

Blake High School- Visual, Performing and Communication Arts Magnet Program

Cahoon Elementary Magnet School-Animal Science

Dunbar Elementary School-Medical Explorations, Math, Science

Dowdell Middle Magnet School - Environment Studies / Pre-AP
Lomax Elementary Magnet School - Math, Science, and Technology/Gifted & Talent Development Academy

MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School – International Studies/ International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme

Progress Village Middle Magnet School- Visual, Performing and Communication Arts
Tampa Bay Technical Magnet High School - Health Professions/Architecture & Environmental Design

Young Middle Magnet School - Mathematics, Science, and Technology (Creative Science Centre)

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
All Strategic Objectives
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This agenda item is for recognition and has no financial impact on the district.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY: 
Susan King   Lewis A. Brinson
Supervisor, Magnet Schools & Programs
(813) 272-4988
  Assistant Superintendent, Administration
(813) 272-4071
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120918_513 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 15