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November 30, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
The Cobb County School District is announcing a plan to move technology
support and services in-house. Since April 2003, the District has
outsourced its technology needs to L-3 Communications. The District will
not renew its contract with L-3 Communications, allowing for a gradual
transition of technology services back in-house to be fully completed by
July 1, 2007.
“L-3 Communications has done a great job of meeting our technology needs
for the past three years,” said Superintendent Fred Sanderson. “But
moving forward our needs have shifted toward more local control of our
technology systems, especially with major improvement projects upcoming.
This is a business decision that gives the District the flexibility and
oversight it needs for now and for the future.”
Sanderson said that the components of the business decision include: 1)
More control over technology operations as the District restructures and
begins a district-wide refresh of outdated equipment; 2) More direct
accountability; and 3) The potential for cost savings.
As part of the transition plan, the District will hire selected
employees from L-3 Communications to continue providing technology
support for the District’s schools and other facilities.
“The transition will be invisible to schools and District staff,” said
Chief Technology Officer Chris Ragsdale. “Through the transition and
beyond, schools will continue to receive the highest level of support
and service.”
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