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Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, February 1, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Matching Funds Projects at Ballast Point Elementary School and Farnell Middle School (Facilities Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Matching Funds program was established in 2001-2002 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 2010-2011 fiscal year.  (Revised procedures are attached).

District Matching Funds are requested for installation of a covered playcourt at Ballast Point Elementary School and cafeteria tables at Farnell Middle School.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Total project expenditures are as follows:  $116,495.00 for Ballast Point Elementary School ($50,000.00 District's matching contribution; $66,495.00 Ballast Point 's contribution); $38,000.00 for Farnell Middle School ($19,000.00 District's matching contribution; $19,000.00 Farnell'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 $50,000.00.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY: 
    Cathy L. Valdes

  Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
    A 9.02
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110201_452 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 9.02