Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Thursday, September 4, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve the Agreement for Technical Services With Terry Klaaren at Lincoln Elementary Magnet for International Studies, and Applicant for International Baccalaureate for the Primary Years Program (PYP) - $5,100 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

An Agreement for Technical Services has been developed for Terry Klaaren, a local exhibiting artist, to develop murals for Lincoln Elementary Magnet. The murals will be developed on-site and will reflect the school's magnet theme. The artist will involve students and staff in the research, design, and preparation of the murals as part of the instructional activities. The murals and lessons will illustrate the theme of inquiry based learning and the development of global perspectives. These murals will illustrate and be part of the academic instruction that is used to engage and retain magnet students.

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

All District Goals and Critical Success Factors

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Funds of $5,100 are included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget through the Magnet Grant, Project 1433.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Susan King, Supervisor, Magnet Schools and Programs

Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
A 5.08
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20080904_299 * Section A Item# 5.08