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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, September 20, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Contract with Lawson Professional Services to Continue Implementation of Lawson Talent Management Suite of Products (Information and Technology Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The district is proceeding with the implementation of Lawson's Talent Management suite of products.  This contract covers the completion  of the following projects: Global HR, Talent Acquisition, and Learning and Development modules. 

The Global HR and Talent Acquisition modules allow the district to hire and track resources more effectively.  The Learning and Development module will replace the current Professional Development System used by the district.  The result is an integrated application suite to manage Human Resources.  Attachment added.

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
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funding in the amount of $588,000 for this item will come from the Empowering Effective Teachers Grant.
EVALUATION
Consultants are monitored and evaluated on a weekly basis.
SUBMITTED BY:  Dallas D. Cooper, General Manager, Business Process Improvement
David J. Steele, Ph.D.   Gretchen Saunders
Chief Information and Technology Officer and Project Director, Empowering Effective Teachers Grant
(813) 272-4600
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 5.16
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110920_472 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.16