Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, February 23, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Agreement Between Metropolitan Ministries and the School Board of Hillsborough County for the Continued Operation of a Public School at Space Leased from YMCA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In August 2009, the School Board of Hillsborough County (the School Board) assumed the operation of the Metropolitan Ministries school (formerly a charter school) located at the YMCA facility at 2002 North Florida Avenue in Tampa. The attached Agreement details the undertakings and understandings between the School Board and Metropolitan Ministries.

Metropolitan Ministries will provide the facility which shall meet the State Requirements for Education Facilities (SREF) standards and the School Board will have the responsibility for the operation of the School in accordance with its policies and all applicable laws and regulations. If Metropolitan Ministries fails to meet the facility requirements, the School Board shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement. Both the School Board and Metropolitan Ministries agree to work together in order to continue the before and after school activities and projects currently being conducted at the School. The School Board will provide, at its expense, the day to day maintenance, custodial services, security and all necessary supplies and equipment to operate the School.

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

* Demonstrate best financial practices, * Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

With the approval of the Agreement between Metropolitan Ministries and the School Board for the continued operation of the public school located at 2002 Florida Avenue in Tampa, the School Board will be responsible for the cost of the daily operation of the school.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Denise A. Taraschi, Property Specialist

Lorraine Duffy Suarez
General Manager, Growth Management & Planning
(813) 272-4685
Cathy L. Valdes
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
A 6.03
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20100223_394 * Section A Item# 6.03