Sarasota County Schools
Agenda Item #13
Title
APPROVAL TO TERMINATE THE WATSON ENLIGHT AGREEMENT BETWEEN OFFICE DEPOT, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description
On August 2, 2016, the district entered into an agreement with the Office Depot, Inc. to work in partnership with IBM and Office Depot to explore the potential of using Watson Enlight as an analytical tool for teachers to create personalized learning systems. Due to the low teacher participation numbers and the significant investment of staff time and resources necessary to support this initiative, staff is recommending discontinuation of the Watson Enlight project. The terms of the existing agreement allow either party to terminate the agreement without cause with a 30 day prior written notice. Upon Board approval, district staff will provide such notice to Office Depot.
Recommendation
That the School Board approve the termination of the Watson Enlight agreement between Office Depot, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida
Contact
KINGSLEY & ROCA
Financial Impact
N/A