Title and Board Action Requested
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Approve the renewal of Barracuda Cloud, to Howard Technology Solutions for email protection and authorize the purchase for $51,300.00.
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Executive Summary
The Director of Technology and Information Services, on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby requests the Board approve the annual subscription to Barracuda Cloud, and authorize the issuance of a purchase order for an annual amount of $51,300.00. This purchase is for e-mail filtering, security and protection as well as retention and archiving of all district email for compliance with record retentions requirements. The subscription will run through August 16, 2025, through August 15, 2026.
My Contact
Joseph Amato
Director of Technology and Information Services
(352) 797-7006 ext. 70102
2023-28 Strategic Focus Area
Priority 5: Fiscal Transparency and Capital Planning
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.