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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, July 15, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Recommendation to Extend the End Date of the Agreement for Technical Services No. 0013079 for the Hard-to-Measure Content Areas, Project G (DDA-G) (Information and Technology Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On August 27, 2013, a contract was approved with Florida Association for Career and Technical Education (FACTE) (Board Item A. 6.19) to facilitate the recruitment and handling of stipend payments for health and physical education teachers participating in district developed assessments for Hard-to-Measure Content Areas, Project G (DDA-G), which addresses career and technical education.  Due to the Florida Department of Education granting a no-cost extension to the projects, with the grant period now ending on September 23, 2014, Amendment 1 to the original Agreement for Technical Services for Project G is being submitted for approval.

In accordance with Florida Department of Education, Purchasing Policy 6A-1.012(11)(a), the requirement for requesting competitive solicitations for commodities or contractual services from three or more sources is hereby waived as authorized by Section 1010.04(4)(a), F.S. for purchase by district school boards of professional services.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum • Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
There is no additional impact to the budget.
EVALUATION
Invoices are received and participants are paid in a timely fashion.
SUBMITTED BY:  Samuel R. Whitten, Director, Assessment and Accountability
Donna Weill, Supervisor, Hard-to-Measure Assessments, Career/Technical Education
Anna L. Brown, Ed.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 6.23
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140715_636 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.23