Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Thursday, September 7, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Renewal Contract with The Florida Orchestra for Youth Concerts at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 2006/2007 - $9,000 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Florida Orchestra has provided youth concerts to district elementary students since 1982. A renewal agreement for 2006/2007 has been developed. Youth concerts will be provided free of charge to students in Grades 4 at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. They will take place on four (4) dates throughout the school year. Two concerts a day will be presented.

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)

Goal 5 - The district will eliminate the FCAT achievement gap by a minimun of 10 percentage points as reported by No Child Left Behind.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

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

EVALUATION

N/A

SUBMITTED BY: Margaret B. Griffin, Supervisor, Elementary Fine Arts

Joyce G. Haines, Ph.D.
General Director, Elementary Education
(813) 272-4455 		Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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