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Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, May 3, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Matching Funds Project at Symmes Elementary School
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 sunshade at Symmes Elementary School. 

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Total project expenditures are as follows:  $47,630.00 ($20,000 District Matching Funds, $20,000 Symmes Elementary School Funds, $7,630 Area Director contribution).   Expenditures are funded as follows:  A minimum contribution of 50% of the project cost and the balance from Millage Matching Funds, not to exceed $50,000. 
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY: 
    Cathy L. Valdes

  Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
    A 9.05
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110503_458 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 9.05