Hillsborough County Public Schools Administration
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, January 15, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Agreement with the Florida State Fair Authority for High School Graduations (Administration Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Florida State Fairgrounds – Expo Hall is needed for graduation ceremonies for Adult Education and 13 high schools (Blake, Brandon, East Bay, Jefferson, Lennard, Leto, Newsome, Plant, Plant City, Riverview, Robinson, Spoto and Tampa Bay Technical). Graduations are scheduled for May 28, 29, 30, June 2, 3, and 4, 2008 (rehearsals begin May 28, 2008). Saturday, May 31, 2008, is held in reserve for a make-up day.

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

Other: This is in accordance with School Board Policy / Summary of Procedures 5.20 - Hillsborough County Public Schools sets forth all requirements necessary in order to meet graduation requirements.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Total expenditure of this request is $70,466.58. These dollars are already funded in the Division of Administration budget.

EVALUATION

N/A

SUBMITTED BY: Debra L. Veranth

Lewis A. Brinson
Assistant Superintendent for Administration
(813) 272-4071
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
A 5.08
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20080115_285 * Section A Item# 5.08