Information and Technology Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, May 8, 2012
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Accept the Piggyback of the State of Florida Agreement #250-000-09-1 Network Infrastructure - Equipment and Services (Information and Technology Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This agenda item authorizes the purchase of additional Cisco hardware components, itemized in Attachment A, to increase the district’s network capacity and resiliency. Currently, all sites access the Internet through the Raymond O. Shelton School Administration Center (ROSSAC) building.  This equipment will establish an alternate connection for district sites, providing access to the Internet through the Dr. Samuel J. Horton Instructional Services Center (ISC).  The equipment will also provide a high-speed network connection between the ROSSAC data center and the ancillary data center in the ISC building to maintain availability of critical online applications.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
All Strategic Objectives
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The equipment cost is $259,757. Funding for the upgrade will come from the E-Rate wide area network rebate funds within the Information and Technology Division.
EVALUATION
The district’s network is continually monitored by the Information Services staff.
SUBMITTED BY:  Richard Laneau, Data Center Manager, Information Services Department

David J. Steele, Ph.D.		Gretchen Saunders
Chief Information and Technology Officer and Project Director for Empowering Effective Teachers (813) 272-4600		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
		A 5.20
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120508_501 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.20