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Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, September 17, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Muller Elementary Magnet School of the Arts - Florida Alliance for Arts Education 2013 Arts Achieve! Model School (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Muller Elementary Magnet School of the Arts has been designated as an Arts Achieve! Model School by the Florida Alliance for Arts Education.  The Florida Alliance for Arts Education, created to improve, enhance, and promote arts education in Florida, presents this designation to a school offering exemplary arts programs, strong arts integration programs, supportive instructional settings, and outstanding community connections.  This honor signifies that Muller participated in a rigorous application process, as well as an onsite team visit comprised of recognized statewide leaders in the arts.

Muller became an elementary magnet school in 2004 and is home to 335 students in grades K-5.  Students travel from all over Hillsborough County to attend Muller Elementary Magnet School of the Arts.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This agenda item is for recognition and has no financial impact on the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Deborah Barron, Curriculum Specialist, Magnet Schools & Programs
Eric Bergholm   Wynne A. Tye
General Director, Advanced Academic Access
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130917_597 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 02R