Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, January 17, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO EXPENDITURE FOR MATCHING FUNDS PROJECT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The matching funds program was established in 2001-02 by the Superintendent to assist schools and their partners in raising funds for construction projects 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 (see Attachment "A") were recommended and approved by the Board on March 9, 2004 to become effective for the 2004-05 fiscal year.

On March 9, 2004, the Board approved a $50,000 contribution to Bellamy Elementary School for the construction of a playcourt and cover. The $70,000 match was contributed by the Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation Department. Due to rising costs and delays, Hillsborough County wishes to amend their contribution and increase their contribution to $96,000.

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

OPPAGA Action Plan 10-1: Improving Community Participation in Five Year Planning Accountability.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

None

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:

J. Thomas Blackwell
General Manager of Construction
(813) 272-4112
Cathy L. Valdes
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
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