Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Thursday, September 6, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURE FOR MATCHING FUNDS PROJECTS
GRECO MIDDLE 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 Greco Middle School to upgrade the chain link fence to a decorative fence. The school's contribution is comprised of a donation from the City of Temple Terrace, which was received as a donation to the City from Tampa Electric Company.

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 expenditures are $19,300 ($9,650 District's contribution, $9,650 school's contribution). Expenditures are funded as follows: a minimum contribution of 50% of the project cost from the school and the balance from 2 Mill matching funds, not to exceed $50,000. The balance of matching funds remaining for use in 2007-08 is $490,350.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:



Cathy L. Valdes
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
6.03
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20070906_278 * Section E Item# 6.03