Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, June 6, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

APPROVAL OF 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 were recommended and approved by the Board on March 9, 2004, and were effective beginning the 2004-05 fiscal year.

Summerfield Elementary School has requested District matching funds to complete their project budget for primary and intermediate playgrounds. Authorization is subject to submittal of architectural and engineering documents for Life Safety review.

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)

Total matching funds expenditure for Summerfield Elementary School is $23,000. Expenditures will be funded as follows: 50% by the school's PTA and 50% from 2 Mill matching funds, not to exceed $50,000. Funds in the amount of $490,633.48 remain available for additional projects from the Matching Funds allocation.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:



Cathy L. Valdes
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
6.07
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20060606_177 * Section E Item# 6.07