Chief of Schools Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, June 11, 2019
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Charges for Student Supplies for the 2019/2020 Academic Year (Chief of Schools)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The School Board annually approves charges, reimbursements, and rental fees to cover the cost of consumable supplies, textbooks, vocational kits, etc.  Category I:  Funds Paid by the Board for Consumable Supplies - These funds are supplied by the School Board and are given to schools for consumable supplies.  Subject area allocations are to be used only for the courses/subjects indicated.  New Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses have been assigned an allocation.   Category II:  Personal Property - These charges are paid by the students.  The books, kits, etc. become the property of the student.  Each charge reflects the actual cost of the item. Category III:  Rentals (Paid by Students) - These items are rental fees and dues paid by the students. Category IV:  Service Charge (Paid by Students) - These items are service charges paid by the students and are primarily Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) dues and similar charges. Category V:  Available through the Bookstore or Similar Operation - These are optional items including workbooks, paperback novels, etc. that are generally sold through the Bookstore.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
The following supply funds are expected to increase over the 2018/2019 levels: Science:  $31,234 due to increased cost of supplies and the addition of new courses Art:  $27,108 due to increased cost of supply consumables CTE:  $102,007 due to increased enrollment and the addition of new courses Library Books:  $122,004 due to increased cost of media materials and library books
EVALUATION
None
SUBMITTED BY:  Deborah Cook, Chief Academic Officer, Office of Teaching and Learning

		Harrison Peters
		Chief of Schools, Administration (813) 272-4071
		B 5.03
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20190611_925 (Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 5.03