Title: AC3-FY2007 Graduation Agreements with PBC Convention Center & the Kravis Center

Recommendation:
I recommend approval of the graduation agreements with the Palm Beach County Convention Center and The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., for the FY 2007 high school graduation ceremonies, effective March 16, 2007 in the amount of $252,000 and authorize the Superintendent to sign all related documents and contracts.

Description:

The Palm Beach County Convention Center and The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., have been reserved for graduation ceremonies for the Adult Education Center, summer school, and 23 high schools which include the following:

° Alexander Dreyfoos School of the Arts
° Atlantic Community High
° Boca Raton Community High
° Boynton Beach Community High
° Forest Hill Community High
° John I. Leonard High
° Jupiter Community High
° Lake Worth Community  High
° Palm Beach Central High
° Palm Beach Gardens High
° Palm Beach Lakes Community High
° Park Vista Community High
° Royal Palm Beach Community High
° Santaluces Community High
° Seminole Ridge Community High
° South Tech Academy
° Spanish River Community High
° Suncoast High
° Survivor North
° Survivor South
° Wellington Community High
° West Boca Community High
° William T. Dwyer High.

*Schools not mentioned above will facilitate graduation ceremonies at their school sites.

The graduation cost includes rehearsals, room rental fees and deposits, custodial services,  and security.
Funds are included in the District operating budget for the Department of K-12 Curriculum, Adult and Community Education.

The agreements are for annual renewal and provide for multi-year use of facilities, pending availability with annual cost, dates and specific needs to be determined.

The projected cost is $252,000 including rental and applicable parking fees.

Financial Impact:
The financial impact is $252,000. The source of  funds is the operating budget from the Department of K-12 Curriculum, Adult and Community Education.

For Additional Information, contact:

Ann Killets (Killetsa@palmbeach.k12.fl.us)

Brenda Magee, Ed.

Attachments (list):
2006 FCAT Panel.pdf
2007 Convention Center Contract.pdf
Checklist Convention Center.pdf
2007 Kravis Center Contract.pdf
Checklist Kravis Center.pdf
Q&AAC3.doc