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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, July 29, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
 Approve the Contract Extension for the Pinnacle Scheduler Software from GlobalScholar, Inc. (Information and Technology Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On August 13, 2013,  the School Board approved what was to be the last annual support agreement renewal for the Pinnacle Student Scheduler software because GlobalScholar, Inc. is discontinuing the software product.  The district is partnering with Lighthouse Guidance Systems (LGS), the developer of Guidmii, to create a student scheduler that will integrate the Guidmii data into the scheduler giving students and parents more direct involvement in the scheduling process. Incorporating the Guidmii data into the scheduler will also make the process easier for schools. Though LGS is making progress on the development of a scheduler, it is not complete.  Therefore, to ensure that we have a scheduler for the 2015-2016 school year scheduling, GlobalScholar has agreed to extend the term for the use of the Pinnacle Scheduler for one more year ending July 31, 2015.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates • Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The Pinnacle Student Scheduler software contract extension cost remains unchanged from previous years at $66,069.35 for 12 months.  Funds are included in the Information and Technology Division budget for this expense.
EVALUATION

Pinnacle Scheduler software maintenance and support is provided by GlobalScholar, Inc. as required.

SUBMITTED BY:  Daniel I. Schultz, General Manager, Information and Technology
Ann L. Brown, Ed.D.   Gretchen Saunders
Chief Information and Technology Officer
(813) 272-4600
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.14
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140729_637 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.14