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The District is recommending remodeling the entire campus of Tampa Heights Elementary School because of the total loss due to fire damage as a result of Hurricane Irma in September 2017. Insurance reimbursement funds will be used for the construction of the replacement of the new school facilities. On October 16, 2018, the School Board of Hillsborough County approved the reimbursement budget for this reconstruction.

Florida Statute 1013.31 requires that each School Board conduct an educational plant survey at least every five years. The Board approved the District's current survey on June 10, 2014. The survey recommends new facilities as well as additions, remodeling, dispositions and renovations at existing sites. As exceptions to the survey recommendations arise, the Board is required to submit a "spot survey" to the Department of Education for each facility.


DATE:	Tuesday, January 15, 2019
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Five-Year Educational Plant Spot Survey 4.13 for the Reconstruction of Tampa Heights Elementary School (formerly known as Lee Elementary School) Due to Total Fire Loss
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The District is recommending remodeling the entire campus of Tampa Heights Elementary School because of the total loss due to fire damage as a result of Hurricane Irma in September 2017. Insurance reimbursement funds will be used for the construction of the replacement of the new school facilities. On October 16, 2018, the School Board of Hillsborough County approved the reimbursement budget for this reconstruction. Florida Statute 1013.31 requires that each School Board conduct an educational plant survey at least every five years. The Board approved the District's current survey on June 10, 2014. The survey recommends new facilities as well as additions, remodeling, dispositions and renovations at existing sites. As exceptions to the survey recommendations arise, the Board is required to submit a "spot survey" to the Department of Education for each facility.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Establish a strong foundation of financial stewardship • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health • Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Denise A. Taraschi, Property Specialist, Growth Management & Planning Lorraine Duffy Suarez, General Manager, Growth Management & Planning

		Christopher Farkas
		Deputy Superintendent, Operations (813) 272-4004
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20190115_916 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section C Item# 7.02