Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, February 23, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Adoption of Proclamation – “Music in Our Schools Month,” March 2010 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The National Association for Music Education has designated March 2010 as “Music in Our Schools Month.” We request that the School Board adopt the attached proclamation designating the month of March 2010 as “Music in Our Schools Month” in Hillsborough County schools. The theme for this year’s activities is “Music! Just Imagine . . .”

“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.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

* Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

This item is a proclamation and has no financial impact to the district.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Melanie Faulkner, Supervisor, Elementary Fine Arts 
Ted Hope, Supervisor, Middle/Secondary Music Education

Barbara B. Hancock
General Director, Elementary Education
(813) 272-4455
Wynne A.Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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