Title: AC3-FY 2007 Summer Graduation Agreement with one vendor

Recommendation:
I recommend approval of the graduation agreement with the Palm Beach County Convention Center for the FY2007 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 has been reserved for graduation ceremonies for the Adult Education Center 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.

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 agreement is 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.D

Attachments (list):
FCAT DATA PANEL.pdf
2007 H.S. Summer Grad Contract PBC Convention Center.pdf
Checklist PBC Convention Center.pdf
Q&AAC3.doc