Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, October 10, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURE FOR MATCHING FUNDS PROJECTS
AT DOBY, MITCHELL, AND VALRICO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

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 project budgets at Doby Elementary School for purchase of a school marquee, Mitchell Elementary School for construction of a covered playcourt, and Valrico Elementary School for purchase of technology equipment.

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 $207,652, which includes $30,000 for Doby Elementary School ($15,000 District contribution; $15,000 School's contribution), $125,000 for Mitchell Elementary School ($50,000 District contribution; $75,000 School's contribution), and $52,652 for Valrico Elementary School ($26,326 District contribution; $26,326 School's contribution). Total contribution by the District is $91,326. 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 $508,674.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:



Cathy L. Valdes
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
6.05
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20061010_185 * Section E Item# 6.05