Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, February 27, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURE FOR MATCHING FUNDS PROJECT
SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The matching funds program was established in 2001-02 by the Superintendent to assist schools and their partners in raising funds for school improvements by matching dollars in any amount up to $50,000. On January 22, 2004, a committee composed of representatives from the County Council PTA, elementary, middle, and high school principals, students, teachers, and the Facilities Division met to review the procedures approved by the Board on October 15, 2002. Revisions to program procedures were recommended and approved by the Board on March 9, 2004, and were effective for the 2004-05 fiscal year. (Criteria - Attached)

District matching funds are requested for completion of the project budget at Shore Elementary School for installation of cafeteria awnings.

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

Provide adequate school facilities for the accomplishment of all District Goals and Critical Success Factors.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Total project expenditure is $5,818 ($2,909 District's contribution, $2,909 School's contribution). Expenditures are funded as follows: 50% by the school and 50% from 2 Mill matching funds, not to exceed $50,000. The balance of matching funds remaining for use in 2006-07 is $313,401.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:



Cathy L. Valdes
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
6.03
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20070227_233 * Section E Item# 6.03