Hillsborough County Public Schools Government Relations
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

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. Special professional services can help maintain effective communication between government officials and 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.

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

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, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:



Connie Milito
Chief Government Relations Officer
(813) 272-4519
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20091117_366 * Section A Item# 8.02