Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, May 18, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Expenditure for Matching Funds Projects at
Giunta and Randall Middle 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 capital school improvements by matching dollars in any amount up to $50,000. On October 26, 2009, a committee composed of elementary, middle, and high school principals, and the Facilities Division, met to review and update the program procedures to be effective for the 2009-10 fiscal year. (Revised procedures are attached)

District Matching Funds are requested for the completion of the project budgets at Giunta Middle School for purchasing a shed to store outdoor P.E. equipment and Randall Middle School for upgrading media center technology and replacing administration area furniture.

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

* Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Total project expenditures for each school are as follows: $3,030 ($1,515 District's contribution, $1,515 Giunta Middle School's contribution), $100,000 ($50,000 District's contribution, $50,000 Randall Middle School's contribution). Expenditures are funded as follows: a minimum contribution of 50% of the project cost from the school and the balance from Millage Matching Funds, not to exceed $50,000.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Gwen Christensen, Accountant



Daniel J. Valdez
Deputy Superintendent
(813) 272-4166
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20100518_401 * Section A Item# 6.03