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DATE: Tuesday, January 12, 2016
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognize Hillsborough County Public Schools, Wilder Architecture, Inc. and Batson-Cook Company for a Planning Commission Award for J. Vince Thompson Elementary School
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Planning Commission's Design Awards program is a well-respected tradition honoring the very best in planning and design in Hillsborough County.  Winning projects not only represent good design, but contribute to a better quality of life in our community and serve as models to learn from and emulate.

On October 29, 2015, the Planning Commission awarded Hillsborough County Public Schools, Wilder Architecture, Inc. and Batson-Cook Company an Award of Merit for Design  for J. Vince Thompson Elementary School.  This is one of only seven design awards for buildings given this year by the Planning Commission. 

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Align financial resources to support the district's strategic goals • Demonstrate best financial practices • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health • Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY: 
    Christopher Farkas

  Chief Operating Officer
(813) 272-4004
    C 10.04
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20160112_751 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 10.04