Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Thursday, November 6, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Agreement 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 13 high schools (Blake, Brandon, Durant, East Bay, Jefferson, Lennard, Newsome, Plant, Plant City, Riverview, Robinson, Spoto, and Tampa Bay Technical). Graduations are scheduled for May 28, 29, June 1, 2, 3, and 4, 2009, (rehearsals begin May 27, 2009). Saturday, May 30, 2009, is held in reserve for a make-up day.

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

* Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates, * Demonstrate best financial practices

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Total expenditure of this request is $73,293.84. These dollars are already funded in the Division of Administration budget.

EVALUATION

N/A

SUBMITTED BY: Nelson H. Luis, Director of Administration

Lewis A. Brinson
Assistant Superintendent for Administration
(813) 272-4071
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20081106_303 * Section A Item# 5.18