Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, January 27, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Renewal Agreement with The Florida Orchestra for Youth Concerts at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 2008/2009 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We request approval of a renewal agreement with The Florida Orchestra to provide youth concerts to district elementary students. Youth concerts will be provided free of charge to students in Grade 4 at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. The concerts will take place on six (6) dates throughout the school year. The Florida Orchestra has provided youth concerts to district elementary students since 1982.

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)

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

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

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

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Barbara B. Hancock, General Director, Elementary Education 
Melanie Faulkner, Supervisor, Elementary Fine Arts

Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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