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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, February 1, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Agreement with the Tampa Educational Cable Consortium (TECC) to Provide Video Broadcast Services (Information and Technology Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Tampa Educational Cable Consortium (TECC) has carried Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) video programs on the Education Channel since 2008.  It is recommended that TECC continue providing broadcast services for programming produced by HCPS.  Video broadcast services will be provided on an a la carte basis according to the rates specified on the attached letter from Ann Goldenberg, TECC Executive Director. 

District staff is assuming the production responsibilities for School Board meetings and other original programs, which will be telecast on the Educational Channel and streamed on the Internet.  This agreement provides our community with local educational programs that enhance communication, increase student learning, and bring professional development opportunities to the homes of our employees. 

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
•Â Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The annual cost of these services will not exceed the amount of $166,000 funded from the Information and Technology Division budget.
EVALUATION
TECC and district staff will meet quarterly to assess quality of services and determine status of protocols and usage.
SUBMITTED BY:  Stephen Hegarty, Communications Officer
David J. Steele, Ph.D.   Gretchen Saunders
Chief Information and Technology Officer and Project Director, Empowering Effective Teachers Grant
(813) 272-4600
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 5.08
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110201_452 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.08