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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, February 19, 2019
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Agreement for Technical Services with Howard W. Blake Friends of the Arts (FOTA) for Retaining Artistic Professionals to Provide Instruction Services to Students at Blake High School, Orange Grove Middle Magnet School, Progress Village Middle Magnet School, Muller Elementary Magnet School, and Shore Elementary Magnet School (Chief of Schools)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
FOTA will respond to ancillary artistic instruction needs at each of the five magnet arts schools, retaining artistic professionals to fill the needs at each.  Students at all schools will be provided with additional instruction services that help arts students at each magnet school to develop skills and talents in various artistic areas.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds not to exceed the amount of $17,000 will be allocated proportionately to Blake High School, Orange Grove Middle Magnet School, Progress Village Middle Magnet School, Muller Elementary Magnet School, and Shore Elementary Magnet School.  Additionally, Hillsborough County Public Schools shall furnish space to the artistic professionals to work with students as they provide ancillary lessons to help students strengthen their artistic skills and talents. For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda is 5307.  As of January 28, 2019, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $17,000.
EVALUATION
Students will demonstrate their increased skillset through performances and for class projects at each of the magnet schools above throughout the remainder of the year and at the end of the year.  The performances in question may be at the school, in the community, or at district events.
SUBMITTED BY:  Robert Cox, Supervisor, Magnet Programs
Harrison Peters   Gretchen Saunders
Chief of Schools, Administration
(813) 272-4071
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    B 6.04
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20190219_918 (Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 6.04