HCPS FL Logo Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, March 1, 2016
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Adoption of Proclamation - Music In Our Schools Month, March 2016 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The National Association for Music Education has designated March 2016 as Music In Our Schools Month. Attached is a proclamation that Hillsborough County Public Schools will observe this month as Music In Our Schools Month. The theme for this year's activities is, "Music Inspires."

Music In Our Schools Month is a time of year when music education becomes the focus of school across the nation. This is an excellent opportunity for students to share musical ideas and accomplishments with their families, friends, and communities.

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:  Melanie Faulkner, Supervisor, Elementary Music
Ted Hope, Supervisor, Middle/Secondary Music
Barbara B. Hancock   Denny B. Oest
Instructional Leadership Director, Elementary
(813) 272-4908
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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