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Action Item
DATE: Monday, July 18, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Contract with Lawson Professional Services for Assistance with Talent Management Implementation (Information and Technology Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Since May 2010, the district has been working to implement Lawson's Talent Management System.  This system is essential to the collection of the new observation and evaluation data.  The resources covered in this contract are necessary for the implementation of the requested enhancements and remaining Talent Management modules. 
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce • Align the performance management system with the district’s priorities • Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals • Demonstrate best financial practices
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funding for this item is from the Empowering Effective Teachers grant in the amount of $150,000.
EVALUATION
Evaluation of the project and these resources is completed on a weekly basis.
SUBMITTED BY:  Dallas Cooper, General Manager, Business Process Improvement
David J. Steele, Ph.D.   Gretchen Saunders
Chief Information and Technology Officer and Project Director for Empowering Effective Teachers Grant
(813) 272-4600
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 5.22
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110718_467 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.22