HSEF Press Release May 7, 2019

"After employees protested last School Board meeting, district leaders echoed exactly what was said in the June 2017 report, saying a committee would be formed to pilot centralization. However, union leaders point out that since March 8, the deadline for bidders to submit their proposals has been extended twice and now is set for May 14, 2019." While we're glad district leaders are saying they'll centralize custodial operations, we must remain vigilant and remind district administrators that privatization is BAD FOR STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS!

HCPS Request For Proposals for Custodial Services

Read the entire Request For Proposal HCPS has prepared for Custodial Operations.

 Phase I of Gibson Report (See Pgs. 12-16)

Hillsborough County Public School has CLAIMED that the Gibson Report “found subcontracting custodial services could save our district millions of dollars”. THIS IS FALSE! Nowhere in the Gibson Report can a recommendation to subcontract custodial services be found (pg12-16). The report suggests formula & schedule adjustments as well as purchasing additional supplies, but DOES NOT RECOMMEND OUTSOURCING! 

 Phase II of Gibson Report (See Pgs. 195-200)

Hillsborough County Public School has CLAIMED that the Gibson Report “found subcontracting custodial services could save our district millions of dollars”. THIS IS FALSE! Nowhere in the Gibson Report can a recommendation to subcontract custodial services be found (pgs 195-200). The report suggests formula & schedule adjustments as well as purchasing additional supplies, but DOES NOT RECOMMEND OUTSOURCING!