Hillsborough County Public Schools Administration
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, May 2, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Contract with the Florida State Fair Authority for High School Graduations (Administration Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Florida State Fairgrounds – Expo Hall is needed for graduation ceremonies for Adult Education and 11 high schools (Blake, Brandon, East Bay, Jefferson, Leto, Newsome, Plant, Plant City, Riverview, Robinson, and Tampa Bay Technical). Graduations are scheduled for May 19, 22, 23, 24, and 25, 2006, (rehearsals begin May 18, 2006). Friday May 26, 2006, is held in reserve for a make-up day.

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

Other: This is in accordance with School Board Policy / Summary of Procedures 5.20 - Hillsborough County Public Schools sets forth all requirements necessary in order to meet graduation requirements.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Total expenditure of this request is $56,467.50. These dollars are already funded in the Division of Administration budget.

EVALUATION

N/A

SUBMITTED BY: Debra Veranth, Director of Administration

Lewis A. Brinson
Assistant Superintendent for Administration
(813) 272-4076
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
5.19
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20060502_175 * Section E Item# 5.19