Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, July 28, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

First Public Hearing on the Millage Rates and Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2009/2010 (Business Division) ADDED ATTACHMENTS

The following action is recommended:
  1. Adopt the 2009/2010 Millage Rates as Presented.
  2. Adopt the FY 2009/2010 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 the Final Public Hearing Will be Held on Thursday, September 3, 2009, at 5:01 p.m. at 901 E. Kennedy Boulevard, Raymond O. Shelton School Administrative Center (ROSSAC).

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On Tuesday, July 14, 2009, the School Board approved the advertisement of the FY 2009/2010 proposed millage rates and tentative budget to print on Saturday, July 25, 2009, 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 7.6920, the maximum rate allowed by law.

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

* Demonstrate best financial practices

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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