Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, March 9, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Service Agreement with Lawson Software to Supply Training and Limited Project Management Services for Lawson's Talent Management Suite (Information and Technology Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Board approved the acquisition of Lawson's Talent Management Software on February 23, 2010. This Lawson services agreement provides training for the first two modules in the Suite, Global HR, and Performance Management. It also includes a limited number of hours for initial project management. The project management time will assist the district in developing the project timelines and implementation planning.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

* Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods, * Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce, * Align the performance management system with the district’s priorities, * Provide for a district-wide succession planning structure and visible career ladder, * Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Funds of $32,770 for this item will be available through the Empowering Effective Teachers Grant.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Dallas D. Cooper, General Manager, BPI

David J. Steele, Ph.D.
Chief Information and Technology Officer and Project Director, Empowering Effective Teachers Grant
(813) 272-4600
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Financial Officer
(813) 272-4270
A 5.24
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20100309_395 * Section A Item# 5.24