Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, December 12, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURE FOR MATCHING FUNDS PROJECT
AT GIBSONTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The matching funds program was established in 2001-02 by the Superintendent to assist schools and their partners in raising funds for school improvements by matching dollars in any amount up to $50,000. On January 22, 2004, a committee composed of representatives from the County Council PTA, elementary, middle, and high school principals, students, teachers, and the Facilities Division met to review the procedures approved by the Board on October 15, 2002. Revisions to program procedures were recommended and approved by the Board on March 9, 2004, and were effective for the 2004-05 fiscal year. (Criteria - Attachment A)

District matching funds are requested for completion of the project budget at Gibsonton Elementary School for construction of a covered playcourt.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

Goal 6 - All schools in the district will be assigned a state grade of A, B, or C.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Total project expenditure is $100,500 ($50,000 District contribution, $50,500 School's contribution). Expenditures are funded as follows: 50% by the school and 50% from 2 Mill matching funds, not to exceed $50,000. The balance of matching funds remaining for use in 2006-07 is $316,310.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:



Cathy L. Valdes
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
6.02
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20061212_189 * Section E Item# 6.02