November 28, 2006 - Pasadena Independent School District

No. 18895
APPROVED
Technology
Consultants for
PISD
Technology
Plan
Development &
E-Rate
Processing
Coordination
Yeas
Noes
No. 18896
APPROVED
Renew Region
VII Purchasing
Cooperative
Agreement
Motion by Mr. Braden, seconded by Mrs. Morgan, that the Board
approve a contract with Education Partners Solution, Inc. for a cost
not to exceed $55,000, as shown on page 183, Section VII of the
agenda, and copied below.
The current PISD technology plan was only approved for one year.
For continued eligibility for E-rate funding and for compliance with
state and federal guidelines regarding district long range technology
plans, we must rewrite our current plan this year. Going forward, with
limited resources, we must develop a plan that truly reflects the goals
of our district that includes active input and participation from
campuses, administration, students and community members.
Education Partners Solutions, currently handling all project
management for our district fiber plant project, has over 10 years
experience working with districts. They specialize in strategic
planning and integrating administrative and instructional practices
utilizing technology. In addition to coordinating our 3 year technology
plan development, EPS will also prepare E-rate filings and RFP
project planning for telecom and internet services, along with all other
district E-rate eligible services. EPS has an extensive background in
local K-20 Education technology strategy planning and coordination
along with E-rate expertise. Systematic long range technology plan
coordination clients included Lamar Cons ISD, Katy ISD, Humble ISD,
Temple ISD, and many others.
We have performed extensive research and reference checking and
have determined that Education Partners Solution, Inc. will continue to
provide the best services for the District.
The estimated cost of $55,000 will be funded with the current budget.
We recommend that the Board authorize a contract with Education
Partners Solution, Inc. for a cost not to exceed $55,000.
Trustees Sullivan, Braden, Morgan, Kendrick
None
Motion by Mr. Kendrick, seconded by Mrs. Morgan, that the Board
approve participation in the Region VII Purchasing Cooperative
Program for 2006-2007, and shall allow automatic annual renewal
unless either party gives thirty (30) days prior written notice of nonrenewal.
This agreement may be terminated by either party with or
without cause with thirty (30) days written notice, as shown on page
184, Section VII of the agenda, and copied below.
The district strives for greater economy in purchasing the needed
goods and service in support of our educational purposes. The use of
large purchasing cooperative programs allows the district to join in