Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, September 16, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Amendment of Lease with The Park at Bay Plaza Investors, Inc. for Adult Education Classroom Space at Bay Plaza I, 2008/2009- $17,199.96 (Adult and Community Education)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We request approval to renew lease agreement with The Park at Bay Plaza Investors, Inc.

Since October 9, 2000, the School Board has leased 1,072 square feet of adult education classroom space at Bay Plaza I, 9225 Bay Plaza Boulevard, Suite 402, Tampa, Florida, 33619. The Amendment of Lease has been developed to ensure continuation of facilities usage for the period October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2009 , at $1,433.33 per month.

The Intensive Learning Center at Bay Plaza provides adult programs in adult basic education, General Educational Development (GED) preparation, and workplace readiness skills. During the 2007/2008 school year, there were 198 students enrolled in the adult education programs at Bay Plaza I with, 81 completions. In addition, the One-Stop Center assists an average of 800 clients per month with educational and workforce opportunities.

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

All District Goals and Critical Success Factors

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The 2008/2009 monthly rental is $1,433.33 and funds of $17,199.96 are included in the divisional workforce education fund budget, Project 5308. These adult education programs generate workforce education funds that support program operating costs.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Edward Wickham, Community School Administrator, Central Region

Elsa A. Tuggle
Director, Adult and Community Education
(813) 740-7762
Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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