Administration Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, December 13, 2011
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Increase in Cost of School Resource Officers with the City of Tampa (Administration Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The School Board annually approves an agreement with the City of Tampa for the placement of School Resource Officers (SRO) in our secondary schools.  The original agreement was approved by the School Board on August 16, 2011.  On September 22, 2011, the Tampa Police Department informed us of their error in accurately calculating the School Board's share of the cost of the SRO program.  Attached are letters of explanation from the City of Tampa.  The incorrect amount of $1,379,696.50 was reflected in the original contract.  The corrected cost is $1,457,649.50.  The cost difference is $77,953.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals • Promote a culture of safety, which is free from harassment, bullying, and aggression • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The increase in cost is $77,953 and is funded in the Division of Administration budget.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Dr. Judith D. Rainone, Director of Administration

Lewis A. Brinson		Gretchen Saunders
Superintendent for Administration (813) 272-4071		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20111213_480 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.32