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DATE: Tuesday, September 8, 2015
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Hotel Reservation Information (Business Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The P-card Department has negotiated a special nightly rate at the Residence Inn by Marriott - Tampa Westshore/Airport in an effort to save travel expenditures Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) incurs through agreement or contract.  HCPS visitors will benefit by receiving a rate of $99 per night plus free breakfast on certain weekdays.

Information on how to assist travelers with bookings, directions, and hotel contacts can be found in Business News under Procurement and/or P-card Departments.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Align financial resources to support the district's strategic goals • Demonstrate best financial practices
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Any charges assessed to the district will be part of approved agreements or contracts.  HCPS does not have to make a room night commitment or sign any contract.
EVALUATION
The program will be reviewed in one year.
SUBMITTED BY:  Jean Bowman, General Manager, Procurement Department
    Gretchen Saunders

  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 10.04
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150908_700 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section A Item# 10.04