Action Item
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Business
Action Item |
| DATE: | Tuesday, December 15, 2015 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | Jeff Eakins, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Approve the Contract Between Gibson Consulting Group and Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) for an Educational and Operational Efficiency Audit (Business Division) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| On September 29, 2015, the Board approved the direct negotiation with Gibson Consulting Group to provide an educational and operational efficiency audit. On November 3, 2015, Greg Gibson from Gibson Consulting Group presented information to the Board gathered from the review of district reports, staff comments, and one-on-one conversations with School Board members. He defined audit terms and presented several review options to the Board, accompanied by an estimated timeline. At the Board workshop on November 3, 2015, the Board arrived at a general consensus to contract with Gibson Consulting Group for a comprehensive review.
The Gibson Consulting Group is dedicated exclusively to the K-12 education industry. Their client list includes other large school districts such as Clark County School District, Fairfax County Public Schools, and the Los Angeles Unified School District. The purpose of the audit will be to conduct an objective review of all major instructional programs, operational, and administrative areas within the district, identify opportunities to improve efficiencies, determine whether savings could be achieved through best practices, and make recommendations for improving practices, processes, and procedures. The audit will be accomplished in phases with the initial review directed at instructional support areas that focus on cost savings. The work will begin on December 16, 2015, with the first phase report and recommendations due April 2016. The second phase will be due in late September 2016. The final phase is a review of programs and will be completed in February 2017. |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| All Strategic Objectives | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
| Funds in the amount of $818,598.00 will be available in the P-Card Revenue budget. P-Card revenue is generated by district activities and is not state funds. For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 5411. As of Monday, November 30, 2015, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $300,000.00. P-Card revenue is paid on a quarterly basis and will be replenished by the time milestone payments are due. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| Recommendations will be presented to the Board in phases and will be preceded by ongoing reports to ensure sustainability. | |
| SUBMITTED BY: | |
| Jean Bowman | Gretchen Saunders | |
| General Manager, Procurement Department (813) 272-4374 |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
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| C 6.26 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20151215_706 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.26 | ||