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Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, March 5, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Adoption of Proclamation Music in Our Schools Month, March 2013 (Elementary Education - Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The National Association for Music Education has designated March 2013 as Music in Our Schools Month. Attached is a proclamation that Hillsborough County Public Schools will observe the month of March 2013. The theme for this year's activities is "Music Education – Orchestrating Success.”

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
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This agenda item has no financial impact on the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Melanie Faulkner, Supervisor, Elementary Music
Ted Hope, Supervisor, Middle/Secondary Music
Barbara B. Hancock   Wynne A. Tye
General Director, Elementary Education
(813) 272-4455
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
    C 16
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130305_556 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 16