Hillsborough County Public Schools Information and Technology
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, June 10, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve a One Month No-cost Extension of Agreement with TechRadium, Inc., to Provide the IRIS (Immediate Response Information System) Phone Messaging System Through July 15, 2008 (Information and Technology Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

After a temporary interruption of services in March 2008, TechRadium, Inc. agreed to provide one additional month of coverage at no additional expense to the Hillsborough County Public Schools. The District is currently conducting a request for proposals (RFP) process to select a vendor for a new annual contract. The existing contract with TechRadium, Inc. ends on June 15, 2008. This extension will provide coverage from June 15 through July 15, 2008, giving the District additional time to select a vendor and enter into a new contract for the coming year.

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

Safety: Demonstrate “best practices” in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health.

Financial Management: Demonstrate best financial practices

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

No additional cost to the District.

EVALUATION

N/A

SUBMITTED BY: Stephen P. Hegarty, Communications Officer, External Communications

Jack E. Davis
Chief Information and Technology Officer
(813) 272-4060
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4600
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