Information and Technology Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, October 28, 2014
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Agreement for Technical Services for Amzur Technologies to Provide WebSphere Portal Systems Support (Information and Technology Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This agreement provides contracted WebSphere Portal Administration services necessary to maintain the operation of WebSphere Portal systems within the district’s data center. Teacher and principal dashboards and enhancements to the Student Information Systems are dependent on WebSphere Portal systems. The technical services are provided on-site by one WebSphere Portal Administrator. Amzur Technologies was awarded a service contract through RFP #9099-DST, IT Supplemental Staff in July 2013 to provide a single WebSphere Administrator. On June 10, 2014, the School Board authorized an Agreement for Technical Services to Amzur to provide WebSphere Portal Administrator.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Align the performance management system with the district’s priorities • Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals • Demonstrate best financial practices
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds are not to exceed $70,200 for the period from the approval of this agreement through June 30, 2015.  Funds are included in the Information and Technology Division budget for this expense.
EVALUATION
The consultant is under the direct supervision of the Department Manager of Infrastructure and Shared Services in the Information and Technology Division, who assigns and reviews tasks and priorities on a weekly basis. Performance and requirements of the overall contract are reviewed to determine if the contract will be recommended for annual renewal.
SUBMITTED BY:  Daniel I. Schultz, General Manager, Information and Technology

Anna L. Brown, Ed.D.		Gretchen Saunders
Chief Information and Technology Office (813) 272-4600		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
		A 6.14
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20141028_644 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.14