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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, March 1, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Adoption of Proclamation - Music in Our Schools Month, March 2011 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The National Association for Music Education has designated March 2011 as Music in Our Schools Month.  Attached is a proclamation that Hillsborough County Public Schools will observe the month of March 2011 as Music In Our Schools Month.  The theme for this year's activities is Music! Lasts a Lifetime!

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.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
This agenda is for a proclamation and has no financial impact on the district.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Melanie Faulkner, Supervisor, Elementary Fine Arts
Ted Hope, Supervisor, Middle/Secondary Music Education
Barbara B. Hancock   Wynne A. Tye
General Director, Elementary Education
(813) 272-4455
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110301_455 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 02