Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, August 9, 2005
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL "K" (COVINGTON PARK)
NEW FACILITY
APPROVAL OF SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On June 7, 2005, the Board appointed Carruthers & Associates - Architects, P.A. and Greater Bay Construction, Inc. to provide design and construction management services. This new facility will relieve overcrowding at Apollo Beach, Corr, and Sessums Elementary Schools.

Approval of the schematic design will allow the architect to proceed with design development.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

Critical Success Factor 6.a.8 - Provide sufficient student stations to ensure uninterrupted student learning and data gathering as measured by District Operational Goals plan.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Construction budget is $9,746,770. The estimate of probable cost is $9,746,770. This item is included in the District Capital Outlay: Community Investment Tax 04 and Classrooms for Kids.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:

J. Thomas Blackwell
General Manager of Construction
(813) 272-4112
Cathy L. Valdes
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
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