Hillsborough County Public Schools Information and Technology
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, October 21, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Agreement with the University of South Florida for Transportation Services to the College Reach-Out Program for Fiscal Year 2008-2009

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The College Reach-Out Program is, again this year, requesting the lease of our school buses to provide transportation for children attending these programs. The programs provide academic tutoring and various field trips for Hillsborough County School District high school students.

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

* Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

There is no financial impact to the District. The University of South Florida agrees to pay for costs of transportation services at the rate of $30.00 per hour and $1.75 per mile. Total expected cost is $7,124.00.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:

John A. Franklin
General Manager, Transportation Department
(813) 982-5511
David J. Steele, Ph.D
Chief Information and Technology Officer
(813) 272-4600
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