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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, January 17, 2017
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Amended Agreement for Renewable Site License Contract Between OpenText, Inc. and School Board of Hillsborough County, FL (Community Relations)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
FirstClass from OpenText, Inc. provides a full suite of services to enhance districtwide communication. These services include email, conferencing, calendars, workflow processes, professional development registration, alert notifications, web services, and much more. This enhanced enterprise maintenance and support services contract will provide unlimited district licensing for all FirstClass applications, including but not limited to: Core System Service, E-mail/Collaboration Services, Archive Services, Synchronization Services, Application Services, and Unified Communication Services.

This amendment includes an update to the terms stating maintenance for this contract in years 2 and 3 are optional, instead of only year 3.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Establish a strong foundation of financial stewardship
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
There is no additional financial impact with this amendment.
EVALUATION
Evaluation occurs through bi-weekly discussions between the OpenText/FirstClass Division and the Communications Department.
SUBMITTED BY: 
Gretchen Saunders   Dr. Alberto Vázquez
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
  Chief of Staff
(813) 272-4986
    C 6.22
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20170117_805 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.22