Business Services Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, August 29, 2017
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Hillsborough County Public Schools' (HCPS) Annual Membership with the Council of the Great City Schools (Business Services Division) (Second Attachment Added)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Council of the Great City Schools is the only national organization exclusively representing the needs of urban public schools. Composed of 68 large city school districts, its mission is to promote the cause of urban schools and to advocate for inner-city students through legislation, research, and media relations. The organization also provides a network for school districts sharing common problems to exchange information, and to collectively address new challenges as they emerge in order to deliver the best possible education for urban youth.  If approved, HCPS will be a member of the Council through June 30, 2018.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
All Strategic Objectives
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $55,898 are available in the Superintendent's Office budget. There is no specific project number assigned for this purchase. As of Tuesday, July 25, 2017, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $56,568.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:

Gretchen Saunders		Dr. Alberto Vázquez
Chief Business Officer 813-272-4270		Chief of Staff (813) 272-4986
		C 6.01R
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20170829_818 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.01R