Title and Board Action Requested
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Approve the Consulting Services Agreement Between Hernando County School District and Sean Friend DBA Sand Panther Educational Consulting, LLC to Include Wilton Simpson Technical College and Authorize Purchase Orders in an Amount Not to Exceed $180,000.00
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Executive Summary
The Supervisor of College and Career Programs, on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby requests the Board to approve the consulting services agreement between Hernando County School District and Sean Friend DBA Sand Panther Educational Consulting, LLC to include Wilton Simpson Technical College. This agreement engages the Consultant to write, manage, and support the implementation of the District’s applications for the Florida Department of Education (FEOE) 2025-2026 Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant (CAP Grant), as well as any other competitive grant opportunities that may become available throughout the year to support the expansion or enhancement of HCSD Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Services include proposal writing, securing quotes, managing awarded grants, submitting required reports, and coordinating with District staff. The Consultant will be compensated at five percent (5%) of the total grant award amount, contingent upon successful award, and paid from the respective grant funds. No fees will be due if grant funding is not awarded.
My Contact
Beth Lastra
Supervisor of College and Career Programs
352-797-7000 ext. 70474
lastra_b@hcsb.k12.fl.us
2023-28 Strategic Focus Area
Priority 1: Student Success
Financial Impact
See attached budget sheet.
If expenditure is not currently budgeted, this will serve as the budget amendment when Board approved. If the agenda item includes the purchase of goods or services, the funds requested are an anticipated amount and may fluctuate depending on such factors as current market conditions, product availability, additional funding sources, and the needs of the District. Should the actual cost exceed the anticipated amount, the Board approves the additional cost, after review by the superintendent, but not in excess of the funds available in the site’s approved annual budget.