Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, November 22, 2005
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL "L" / MIDDLE SCHOOL "SS" (SOUTH COUNTY)
NEW FACILITIES
APPROVAL OF SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASES

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

These projects are being planned by the architectural firm of Reynolds, Smith & Hills, Inc. On June 7, 2005, the Board appointed the construction management firm of Batson-Cook Company, Inc. As of the current boundaries, relief will be provided for Collins, Cypress Creek, Summerfield and Wimauma Elementary Schools and Randall and Rodgers Middle Schools.

Approval of the schematic design will allow the architect to proceed with design development. Project completion is scheduled for the 2008-09 school year.

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 for Elementary School "L" is $9,797,859. The estimate of probable cost is $8,685,861. Construction budget for Middle School "SS" is $16,889,187. The estimate of probable cost is $16,994,370. These items are included in the District Capital Outlay: Certificates of Participation Series 04C and Classrooms for Kids 05 (Elementary School "L") and Certificates of Participation Series 05 (Middle School "SS").

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:

J. Thomas Blackwell
General Manager of Construction
(813) 272-4112
Cathy L. Valdes
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
6.04a
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20051122_161 * Section E Item# 6.04a