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Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, August 16, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Matching Funds Projects at Burney and Gibsonton Elementary Schools (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 reviewed and updated the program procedures.  (Procedures are attached)

District Matching Funds are requested for Burney Elementary School - Outdoor Classroom/Reading Garden; Gibsonton Elementary School - Electronic Marquee.

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:  Burney Elementary School:  $20,000 ($10,000 District Matching Funds, $10,000 Burney Elementary School Funds).  Gibsonton Elementary School:  $21,271.00 ($10,635.50 District Matching Funds, $10,635.50 Gibsonton Elementary School Funds).

Expenditures are funded as follows:  A minimum contribution of 50% of the project cost and the balance from Millage Matching Funds, not to exceed $50,000. 

EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY: 
    Cathy L. Valdes

  Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
    A 9.03
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110816_469 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 9.03