Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, July 29, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

First Public Hearing on the Millage Rates and Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 (Business Division) Revised Attachment

The following action is recommended:

  1. Adopt the 2008-2009 Millage Rates as Presented.
  2. Adopt the FY 2008-2009 Tentative Budget.
  3. Approve the Resolution Adopting the Budget.
  4. Approve the Policies and Procedures for Lottery Funds.
  5. Authorize Staff to Perform All Tasks to Ensure Compliance with F.S. 200.065 Truth in Millage (TRIM).
  6. Announce that the Final Public Hearing Will be Held Thursday, September 4, 2008, at 5:01 p.m. at 901 E. Kennedy Boulevard, Raymond O. Shelton School Administrative Center (ROSSAC).

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On July 15, 2008, the School Board approved the advertisement of the FY 2008-2009 proposed millage rates and tentative budget on Saturday, July 26, 2008, in the Tampa Tribune.

In accordance with the TRIM requirements, the School Board must hold a public hearing within five (5) days of the advertisement to discuss the following items and allow for any public discussion.

The proposed millage rate is 7.7770, the maximum rate allowed by law.

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

This action is required to comply with the TRIM requirements of Section 200.065, Florida Statutes.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:

Susan Garcia
Manager of Services and Support, Budget
(813) 272-4064 		Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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