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Facilities
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| DATE: | Tuesday, January 18, 2011 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Matching Funds Projects at Buckhorn and Lowry Elementary Schools (Facilities Division) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| The Matching Funds program was established in 2001-2002 by the Superintendent to assist schools and their partners in raising funds for capital school improvements by matching dollars in any amount up to $50,000. On October 26, 2009, a committee composed of elementary, middle and high school principals, and the Facilities Division met to review and update the program procedures to be effective for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. (Revised procedures are attached)
District Matching Funds are requested for a 4th and 5th grade playground at Buckhorn Elementary School and an outdoor classroom at Lowry Elementary School. |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
| Total project expenditures as as follows: $19,913.33 for Buckhorn Elementary School ($9,956.66 District's matching contribution; $9,956.67 Buckhorn's contribution); $16,000.00 for Lowry Elementary School ($8,000.00 District's matching contribution; $8,000.00 Lowry's contributions). Expenditures are funded as follows: a minimum contribution of 50% of the project cost from the school and the balance from Millage Matching Funds, not to exceed $50,000.00. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| SUBMITTED BY: | |
| Cathy L. Valdes | ||
| Chief Facilities Officer (813) 272-4004 |
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| A 9.05 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110118_451 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 9.05 | ||