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Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Matching Funds Project at Turkey Creek Middle 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 Turkey Creek Middle School  for sound system/multi-media improvements in the Multi-Purpose Room.

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:  $9,999.88 ($4,999.88 District Matching Funds, $5,000.00 Turkey Creek Middle School funds).

Expenditures are funded as follows:  A minimum contribution of 50% of the project cost and the balance from Millage Matching Funds, not to exceed $50,000.00.

EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY: 
    Cathy L. Valdes

  Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
    A 9.03
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110830_470 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 9.03