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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, March 1, 2016
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Statement of Work with Convergence Consulting Group (CCG) for Analytics and Data Warehouse Development and Support for the Teacher Evaluation Data Management System (TEV) (Information and Technology Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Statement of Work (SOW) is a continuation of support for the Teacher Evaluation Data Management System (TEV) and all related analytics that support the annual teacher evaluation processes that the Board approved on December 11, 2007. Convergence Consulting Group (CCG) consultants continue to work closely with the Information Services, Human Resources, and Assessment and Accountability Departments to support and enhance the system. Activities include analytics and data warehouse software design, development, and testing. This SOW is governed by the terms of the Master Services Agreement between the district and CCG approved by the Board on April 5, 2011. The services for this SOW will commence on March 21, 2016 and will continue through September 30, 2016.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce • Align the performance management system with the district's priorities
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $997,754.44 will be available in the Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) Grant. For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 3005. As of Thursday, February 11, 2016, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $11,988,027.97.  CCG provides services on a time and materials basis with no additional travel or per diem expenses.
EVALUATION
District staff monitors and reviews CCG's performance through status reports, disc­­ussions during meetings, and project plan reviews.
SUBMITTED BY:  Daniel I. Schultz, General Manager, Information Technology
Jessica Doherty, Department Manager, Human Resources
Anna L. Brown, Ed.D.   Gretchen Saunders
Chief Information and Technology Officer
(813) 272-4600
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    C 6.08
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20160301_755 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.08