B7.04 - Approve Educational Plant Spot Surveys 5.6 and 5.7 for Clair Mel Elementary, Lopez Elementary, Shore Elementary, Mann Middle and Rodgers Middle Schools for Security Upgrades (Operations Division)

The District is recommending to remodel various rooms at Clair Mel Elementary, Lopez Elementary, Shore Elementary, Mann Middle and Rodgers Middle Schools to convert the use to reception areas.  These conversions will allow the reception areas to be relocated on each campus to ensure outside access will only be attainable through a controlled secured area of the school site.

Florida Statute 1013.31 requires that each School Board conduct an educational plant survey at least every five years.  The Board approved the District's current survey on May 7, 2019.  The survey recommends new facilities as well as additions, remodeling, dispositions, and renovations at existing sites.  As exceptions to the survey recommendations arise, the Board is required to submit a "spot survey" to the Department of Education for each facility.

* Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health

* Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning

Denise A. Taraschi, Property Specialist, Operations Division, denise.taraschi@sdhc.k12.fl.us, (813) 272-4690

Approval of Educational Plant Spot Survey 5.6 and 5.7 will have no financial impact to the School Board of Hillsborough County.