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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, January 15, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Agreement for Technical Services with Hill and Knowlton (HK) Strategies (Division of Administration)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
HK Strategies worked with Hillsborough County Public Schools in our first year of the Hillsborough Principal Pipeline (HPP) Grant Implementation. They supported the alignment between the pipeline and two other major district initiatives as they created talking points, power points, newsletter templates, logo designs, and other communication tools highlighting the purpose and outcomes of these initiatives. As we move into year two of our Hillsborough Principal Pipeline, we plan to continue our communication efforts with both internal and external audiences through outreach and engagement, digital communication, and ongoing communications plans. HK Strategies will work with Hillsborough pipeline staff to develop presentations, program brochures, and videos that highlight pipeline programs. They will also support efforts to enhance digital communications through HPP website and use of social media. 
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals • Demonstrate best financial practices
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $114,000 will be available from the Wallace Foundation grant. 
EVALUATION
The evaluation of this project will consist of feedback from internal and external audiences regarding pipeline communications and feedback from the Wallace evaluators. 
SUBMITTED BY:  Tricia McManus, Director of Leadership Program
Lewis Brinson   Gretchen Saunders
Assistant Superintendent for Administration
813-272-4071
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 5.16
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130115_550 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.16