HCPS FL Logo Curriculum and Instruction
Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, September 1, 2015
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Magnet Schools of America (MSA), Merit Award Winners (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On April 24, 2015, 20 magnet schools received Merit School Awards in 2 categories at the MSA 33rd National Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina.  MSA awards Magnet Schools of Excellence and Magnet Schools of Distinction based on “commitment to high academic standards, curriculum innovation, successful desegregation/diversity efforts, and the consistent delivery of quality services to all school stakeholders.” 

Hillsborough County Public Schools has been recognized more than 155 times by the MSA organization.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Motivate students to become responsible learners
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This agenda item is for recognition and has no financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Robert Cox, Supervisor, Magnet Programs
Eric Bergholm   Denny B. Oest
General Director, Advanced Academics
(813) 272-4559
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
    C 08
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150901_699 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 08