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Information and Technology
Action Item
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DATE: Tuesday, February 27, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Settlement Agreement Between Business Software Alliance (BSA) and the School Board of Hillsborough County Pertaining to South County Career Center (SCCC).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) in a letter dated March 17, 2006, requested an audit of software from specific publishers loaded on computers at the District's South County Career Center (SCCC). That audit and subsequent correspondence and negotiations have resulted in an agreement with the following provisions:
- That all SCCC computers operate only with legally obtained and properly licensed software.
- That a listing of software removed/destroyed is provided to BSA.
- That a list of purchased software since March 17, 2006, is provided to BSA.
- That proof, by paid invoice, for purchased software since March 17, 2006, is provided to BSA.
- The SCCC warrants continued compliance with licensure rules.
- That the SCCC adopts a Software Code of Ethics for personnel and students.
- That the SCCC agrees to up to two (2) annual software audits per year for the next three years at the BSA's expense.
- That the SCCC and the School Board of Hillsborough County agree to pay the sum of $13,000.00.
- That the payment of this sum and the following of other provisions of the agreement does not constitute an admission of liability on the part of the School Board; but rather a compromise and settlement of the disputed claims.
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)
Compliance with Federal Statute, State of Florida law, and District School Board Policy is required.
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)
A total of $13,000 will be derived from Part I of the budget to satisfy this obligation. This cost will be charged to the South County Career Center.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:
David N. Smith
Manager, Customer Service & Support
(813) 272-4703
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Jack E. Davis
Chief Information and Technology Officer
(813) 272-4600
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20070227_233 * Section E Item# 4.02
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