Information and Technology Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, June 12, 2012
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Expenditure of Grant Funds from the Teacher Incentive Fund-2 (TIF2) Grant for Data Management System (Information and Technology Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TIF2 Grant funds have provided the means for the development of the District's Data Management System in support of the Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) since December 11, 2007, when the School Board approved Convergence Consulting Group (CCG) to develop that system.  CCG consultants have worked closely with the Information Services, Human Resources, and Assessment and Accounting Departments to develop the system.  Approving this agenda will enable the District, in conjunction with CCG, to continue to maintain and support the Data Management System.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Align the performance management system with the district’s priorities • Demonstrate best financial practices
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
This agreement represents $624,542 for consulting services that will be paid from the Teacher Incentive Fund 2 (TIF2) Grant and the Race To The Top Grant.
EVALUATION
Consultants are monitored and evaluated on a weekly basis by staff and reported on during TIF2 project status meeting with Human Resources and Information Services.
SUBMITTED BY:  Christina Russell, Teacher Incentive Fund Department Manager Daniel I. Schultz, Applications Manager, Information Services Department

David J. Steele, Ph.D.		Gretchen Saunders
Chief Information and Technology Officer and Project Director for Empowering Effective Teachers Grant		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120612_503 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.20