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Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, December 13, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Facilities Division Savings (Facilities Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

As Capital funding and school construction have diminished, appropriate efforts have been taken to reduce the number of positions within the Planning and Construction Department, realign duties between maintenance and construction departments, and reorganize all departments within the Facilities Division to maximize efficiencies and produce ongoing savings for the school district.

Summary information pertaining to these efforts is provided in this agenda item.  Attachment A is a chart depicting Planning and Construction staff in 2005 and current Planning and Construction staff.  As shown, an approximate 36% reduction in staff has been achieved.  Attachment B summarizes the annual savings achieved by the actions described.  A recurring annual savings of $3,848,117.88 has been realized in addition to greater efficiencies that have been accomplished which will create additional future savings.  

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals • Demonstrate best financial practices • Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Annual savings of $3,848,117.88.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY: 
    Cathy L. Valdes

  Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
    A 9.07
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20111213_480 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 9.07