Approve Service Agreement with Lawson Software to Manage the Technical Work on Our New Talent Management Software (Information and Technology Division)

In February, the district contracted with Lawson Software to implement the Lawson Talent Management suite of products. This suite of products uses different technology from our current Lawson applications. This services contract provides for the technical support of the application and underlying system and allows time for our internal staff to receive training to enable the support of the system for the long term.

* Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates, * 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, * Demonstrate best financial practices

The budgeted amount of $259,200 will be funded through the Empowering Effective Teachers grant. This is a time and materials agreement and we only pay for actual hours used.