Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, February 9, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Adoption of Proclamation, "Black History Month" - February 2010 (Secondary Education)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Black History Month celebrates Florida's African-Americans who have made very important contributions to the development of our state, and is recognized and widely celebrated by the entire nation. Americans have recognized black history annually since 1926.

The observance of "Black History Month" commemorates the fact that our country and community have benefited from the contributions of African-Americans and celebrates their significant achievements. Hillsborough County Schools will recognize and honor the contributions and achievements of African-Americans through a wide variety of school programs and projects. Attached is a proclamation that Hillsborough County Public Schools will observe the month of February as "Black History Month.”

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

* Motivate students to become responsible learners

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

This agenda item has no financial impact to the district.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Daryl Saunders, Supervisor, Elementary Social Studies
Martha Ford, Supervisor, Middle School Social Studies
Dennis Holt, Supervisor, Secondary Social Studies

Denny B. Oest
General Director, Secondary Education
(813) 272-4451 		Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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