Fixed Capital Outlay Staff

Sandra Sidwell - Fixed Capital Outlay Director
Phone: 850-245-9245
E-Mail: Sandra.Sidwell1@fldoe.org

Responsibilities: Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the office. Coordinates with the Governor's Budget Office, House and Senate Budget Staff, and the Department of Education regarding Budgets, Florida Statute revisions, and revisions to State Board Rules relating to Capital Outlay funding. Coordinates with the Division of Bond Finance for the sale of Bonds, to fund Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO), and Capital Outlay and Debt Service (CO&DS) and lottery appropriations. Supervises staff with regard to encumbrance authorizations and cash disbursement requests submitted by all education agencies. Oversees Capital Outlay and Debt Service Funds (CO & DS) Motor Vehicle License Revenue (MVLR). Prepares the K-20 Fixed Capital Outlay Legislative Budget Request. Prepares/Maintains the PECO Annual Capital Projects Plan. Analyzes and develops legislation regarding funding for educational facilities.

Jacquelyn Ross – Educational Consultant
Phone: 850-245-5040
Email: Jacquelyn.Ross@fldoe.org

Responsibilities: Responsible for the administration of grants/projects approved by the Legislature for the fixed capital outlay office. Prepares reimbursement requests related to grants/projects. Prepares annual Capital Project Plan letters to approved award recipients. Prepares PowerPoint presentation for Jewish Day School and Non-State Entities that outlines the funding sources, application process, forms, award notification and reimbursement. Serves as a point of contact for inquiries related to grants/projects.

Tonya Gant - Educational Consultant
Phone: 850-245-5125
E-Mail: Tonya.Gant@fldoe.org

Responsibilities: Coordinates the disbursement of funds for fixed capital outlay programs. Administers the Special Facility Construction Account program. Prepares funding needs projections. Manages the investments and liquidation of funds. Monitors and enters data pertinent to Encumbrance Authorizations. Coordinates with Administrator and Educational Consultants in regards to budgetary input into the Educational Facilities Accounting Information System (EFAIS).

Ryan Carlton – Education Consultant
Phone: 850-245-0638
Email: Ryan.Carlton@fldoe.org

Responsibilities: Responsible for the administration of grants/projects approved by the Legislature for the fixed capital outlay office. Prepares reimbursement requests related to grants/projects. Serves as a point of contact for inquiries related to grants/projects.