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DATE: |
Tuesday, November 8, 2011 |
TO: |
School Board Members |
FROM: |
MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
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Approve Letter of Engagement With Holland & Knight, LLP, for Governmental Consulting Services (Government Relations) |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY |
Florida legislative, executive, and agency officials have a continuing and increasing impact on education issues. Additionally, the initiatives with the Empowering Effective Teachers project as well as our various grant projects require multi-agency communication and collaboration. Special professional services ensure continued effective communication between government officials, agencies, and our school district. The School District of Hillsborough County has successfully utilized these professional services in the past and Holland & Knight, LLP, has staff with unique experiences and abilities to continue to support this communication. |
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES |
All Strategic Objectives |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:
Yes) |
For services rendered by Holland & Knight, LLP, the School District of Hillsborough County will be billed $35,000.00 at $5,000.00 per month for a seven-month period beginning December 1, 2011, and ending June 30, 2012.
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EVALUATION |
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