Business Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, September 11, 2012
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Contract with Lawson/Infor Professional Services to Continue Implementation of Lawson Talent Management Suite of Products (Information and Technology Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The district is continuing with the implementation of Lawson's Talent Management suite of products.  This contract includes the completion of two new modules, Compensation Management and Goal Management, as well as enhancements to Global HR, Talent Acquisition, and Performance Management.  Compensation Management will be a critical module for the district since the new compensation system for EET must be available for the 2013-2014 school year.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• 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 of approximately $450,000 for this item will come from the Empowering Effective Teachers grant.
EVALUATION
Consultants are monitored and evaluated on a weekly basis.
SUBMITTED BY:  Dallas Cooper, General Manager, Business Process Improvement

David 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 5.25
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120911_512 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.25