Action Item
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Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item |
| DATE: | Tuesday, November 12, 2013 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Approval of the Adoption of Proclamation, Black History Month, February 2014 (Curriculum and Instruction Division) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| Black History Month celebrates Florida's African-Americans who have made very important contributions to the development of our state. Americans have recognized black history annually since 1926. The entire nation recognizes and widely celebrates Black History Month.
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. In celebration, Hillsborough County Public Schools will recognize and honor the contributions and achievements of African-Americans. Attached is a proclamation that Hillsborough County Public Schools will observe the month of February 2014 as Black History Month. |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Motivate students to become responsible learners | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No) | |
| This agenda item has no financial impact to the district. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| N/A | |
| SUBMITTED BY:
Daryl Saunders, Supervisor, Elementary Social Studies Martha Ford, Ph.D., Supervisor, Middle School Social Studies Dennis Holt, Ph.D., Supervisor, Secondary Social Studies |
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| Denny B. Oest | Wynne A. Tye | |
| Instructional Leadership Director, Secondary (813) 272-4451 |
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
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| C 10 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20131112_602 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 10 | ||