Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, June 15, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Expenditure for Matching Funds Projects at
Wilson Middle School

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 2009-2010 fiscal year. (Revised procedures are attached)

District Matching Funds are requested for the completion of the project budget at Wilson Middle School for installation of wireless access to the entire campus.

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 this project are as follows: $27,894.80 ($13,947.40 District's contribution, $13,947.40 Wilson'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



Cathy L. Valdes
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
A 6.09
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20100615_402 * Section A Item# 6.09