Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Renewal Commercial Lease with Hope Bible Church of Tampa for Classroom Space for Career Recruitment and Instruction in Basic English (CARIBE) Adult Program, 2007/2008 - $39,000 (Adult and Community Education)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We are requesting approval to renew our lease agreement with Hope Bible Church from August 1, 2007, through July 31, 2008, for 3,000 sq.ft. of classroom space at a monthly rate of $3,250 for an annual lease of $39,000, including all utilities. The annual lease amount remained the same as the 2006/2007 contract.

The district has leased classroom space for the Career Recruitment and Instruction in Basic English (CARIBE) adult education program at Hope Bible Church of Tampa, 5706 North Hesperides, Tampa since 2001. The facility is used for approximately 400 adult learners enrolled annually through CARIBE for instruction in English language, General Educational Development (GED), and career and technical training for recent refugees and political asylees. The location has proved to be ideal for recruiting and retaining the targeted refugee population.

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

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The annual cost of $39,000 is included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget, Project 1221, CARIBE grant.

EVALUATION

October 31, 2007 - The overall CARIBE program evaluation will include a review of all contract components of the grant.

SUBMITTED BY: David Schmidt, Program Manager

Elsa A. Tuggle
Director, Adult and Community Education
(813) 740-7750
Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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