Hillsborough County Public Schools Information and Technology
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, January 12, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Recommended Changes to the Hewlett Packard (HP) Partnership Contract (Information and Technology Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The School District of Hillsborough County (SDHC) and Hewlett Packard (HP) Corporation have negotiated a change to a portion of the HP Partnership Contract. These changes have been vetted through the HP Quarterly Review Committee and approved by the Technology Steering Committee. The change involves replacing the HP Bonus Points Program with an additional administrative fee, which is returned to the School District.

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

* Demonstrate best financial practices

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The quarterly review ensures the District is receiving maximum value on products and services during the term of the original contract signed by the School Board in May 2006.

EVALUATION

The report to the Board provides accountability for monitoring the contract and negotiated benefits.

SUBMITTED BY: David N. Smith, Manager, Customer Service and Support

David J. Steele, Ph.D.
Chief Information and Technology Officer
(813) 272-4600
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
A 5.07
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20100112_390 * Section A Item# 5.07