Business Services Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, August 1, 2017
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
First Public Hearing on the Millage Rates and Tentative Budget for the 2017/2018 Fiscal Year (Business Services Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On Tuesday, July 18, 2017, the School Board approved the advertisement template for the 2017/2018 fiscal year to include proposed millage rates and tentative budget to print July 28, 2017, in the Tampa Bay Times.  In accordance with the TRIM requirements, the School Board must hold a public hearing within five days of the advertisement to discuss the following items and allow for any public discussion. The proposed millage rate is 6.5960, the maximum rate allowed by law.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Establish a strong foundation of financial stewardship
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Susan Garcia, Manager of Services and Support, Budget

Gretchen Saunders		Dr. Alberto Vázquez
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270		Chief of Staff (813) 272-4986
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20170801_817 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section D Item# 01