FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
JOHN L. WINN
Commissioner of Education
F. PHILIP HANDY,
Chairman
T. WILLARD FAIR,
Vice Chairman
Members
LINDA J. EADS, ED.D.
CHARLES PATRICK GARCÍA
JULIA L. JOHNSON
WILLIAM L. PROCTOR, PH.D.
LINDA K. TAYLOR
CONTACT PERSON
Name:
Elizabeth Carrouth
Phone:
(850) 245-0425
Suncom:
205-0425
Email:
elizabeth.carrouth@fldoe.org
DPS: 05-039
MEMORANDUM
TO:
District School Superintendents
FROM:
Jim Warford
DATE:
October 4, 2004
SUBJECT:
2004 Legislative Proviso Language – Required Superintendent Certification
The 2004-2005 General Appropriations Act includes specific proviso language in Line Item 83
(Instructional Materials) that requires each superintendent to certify that no district employee
participating in activities in any way associated with the Florida Association of District
Instructional Materials Administrators (FADIMA) has received from any vendor of instructional
materials a gift as defined in section 112.312(12)(a), Florida Statutes. See Conference
Committee Report on HB 1835, 2004.
FADIMA produces annually a formula-driven Cost Analysis that serves as the basis for
legislative funding each year. This proviso language is intended to eliminate any appearance of
impropriety or collusion.
JIM WARFORD
K – 12 Chancellor
325 W. GAINES STREET • SUITE 514 • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0509 • www.fldoe.org
October 4, 2004
District School Superintendents
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The certification which requires your signature is included as an attachment. Simply return this
certification via fax to 850-245-0820 or mail, no later than December 3, 2004, to:
Elizabeth Carrouth
Office of Instructional Materials
and Library Media
325 West Gaines Street, Room 444
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact
elizabeth.carrouth@fldoe.org
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Assistant Superintendents for Curriculum and Instruction
District Finance Officers
District Instructional Materials Administrators
