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Sarasota County Schools
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Blvd. 4:00 P.M.
July 24, 2012 Board Meeting
Agenda Item #14


Title
APPROVAL OF THE ANONYMOUS DONATION OF $100,000.00 TO RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL KILTIE BOOSTERS AND THE RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION

Description

This anonymous donation in the amount of $100,000.00 would like to be used as follows:

$50,000.00 for the Stars to Starfish project to build a permanent dock on Phillipi Creek, and purchase a pontoon boat as the next phase to complement the new Aqua Science Center and Planetarium.  All are part of the initial UCF "Community of Tomorrow" previously presented to the School Board.

$50,000.00 to the music department to purchase musical instruments ($30,000.00) and build a new permanent tower on Riverview High School's practice field to observe band formations and rehearsals, as well as sports events and practices.  Completion goal is the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year.



Recommendation
That the anonymous donation of $100,000.00 to Riverview High School Kiltie Boosters and Riverview High School Foundation be approved.

Contact
WHITE & CANTEES

Financial Impact
N/A