Hillsborough County Public Schools Information and Technology
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, October 7, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve the Technical Services Agreement for Twila VanBrunt for Web Site Maintenance and Design (Information and Technology Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This agreement is for the continued maintenance and design for several departmental web sites within the School District's main web site. This consultant has been maintaining these areas for the past two years and continues to receive high praise on her responsiveness, ability to communicate with customers, and the exceptional quality of the final product. The specific web sites maintained and designed include all of the Choice Programs, Transportation, Homeless Education, and Scheduling guidelines. The consultant will also be able to update and take on additional sites as directed. This contract will allow for a continuation of services for this school year.

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

All district goals, as well as those in the Communications Plan and District Technology Plan, are addressed.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Funds of $12,000 are included in the Web Communications budget allocation Project 4500 and indicated as part of the approved District Technology Plan.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Stephen Hegarty, Communications Officer

David J. Steele, Ph.D.
Chief Information and Technology Officer
(813) 272-4600
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
A 5.04
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20081007_301 * Section A Item# 5.04