Business Services Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, October 2, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Pre-Approval for Out-of-County School Board Member Travel (Business Services Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In accordance with School Board Policy 6550(B), any travel outside the district that exceeds $500 requires prior approval by the Board to confirm that such travel is for official business of the school district and complies with rules of the State Board of Education. To prepare for the upcoming Legislative session in Tallahassee (March 5, 2019 - May 3, 2019), we are requesting pre-authorization of school board member travel and expenses.  The estimates are based on one board member in Tallahassee per week for all eight weeks of session.  Included are mileage, parking, meals, and two hotel night stays per week for $646, and for eight weeks for a total of $5,168.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Establish a strong foundation of financial stewardship
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The estimated out-of-county expenses total $5,168. For tracking purposes, the project numbers specific to this agenda item are 5612-5618. As of September 12, 2018, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $32,373.61.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:

		Gretchen Saunders
		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
		C 6.08
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20181002_903 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.08