Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, July 25, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Renewal Commercial Lease with Hope Bible Church of Tampa for Classroom Space for Career Recruitment and Instruction in Basic English (CARIBE) Adult Program, 2006/2007 - $39,000 (Adult and Community Education)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The district has leased classroom space for the Career Recruitment and Instruction in Basic English I (CARIBE) adult education program at Hope Bible Church of Tampa, 5706 North Hesperides, Tampa since 2001. The facility is used for approximately 400 adult learners enrolled through CARIBE for free instruction in English language, General Educational Development (GED), and technical and career training for recent refugees and political asylees. The location has proved to be ideal for recruiting and retaining the targeted refugee population.

A renewal Lease has been developed for the period August 1, 2006, through July 31, 2007, for 3,000 sq.ft. of classroom space at a monthly rate of $3,250 for an annual lease of $39,000, including all utilities.

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

All District Goals and Critical Success Factors

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The annual cost of $39,000 is included in the CARIBE grant funds in the divisional funds in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget. There is no additional expense to the district.

EVALUATION

October 31, 2007 - Evaluation will include review of all contract components of the lease to ensure appropriate facilities for adult education classrooms.

SUBMITTED BY:

Kenneth R. Allen, Ed.D.
Director, Adult and Community Education
(813) 276-5654, x226
Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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