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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, June 14, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Lease for Adult Education and CARIBE Program with Modular Space Corporation for Modular Buildings at Learey Hi-Tec Campus Utilizing the Piggyback RFP: 07-42 Type 2B Modular Classrooms and Associated Site Work Between Modular Space Corporation and the School District of St. Lucie County
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Caribe program portables at Erwin Technical Center will be replaced by modular units on the campus of Learey Hi-Tec.  The space will house both administrative and instructional functions for Caribe.  In addition, administrative personnel for Adult Education currently housed at Gary Adult will be relocated into the modular buildings, which will create more student stations at Gary.

For many years, the District has had an ongoing relationship with Modular Space Corporation (ModSpace) for the lease of modular buildings that are used for both classrooms and offices.  In exchange for a 5-year commitment on the rental of the modular units at Learey Hi-Tec, ModSpace has agreed to a discounted monthly rental fee that will save over $70,000 when compared to shorter term leases.  Units provided are deeply discounted as they are excess inventory currently held by ModSpace.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals • Demonstrate best financial practices • Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)

The total cost to the District for the 5-year term of the lease, inclusive of removal of the modular units,  is $317,182.  Funds will be derived from grant monies provided through the Department of Children & Families for the Caribe program.  These are carry-forward funds accumulated from prior years and will not reduce the educational programs and mission of Caribe.

EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Lorraine Duffy Suarez, General Manager, Growth Mgmt. & Planning
Wynne A. Tye   Cathy L. Valdes
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
  Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
    A 6.06
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110614_461 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.06