Contracts and Procurement

January 12, 2014

SUBJECT: Axxis Consulting Contract Amendment

BACKGROUND: - CCSD engaged Axxis Consulting to support the
Leadership Team and District in addressing multiple issues with specific
focus on closing the achievement gap and building better community
relationships through diversity and respect. The original term of the
Agreement was July 1, 2014 through November 30, 2014 at a cost of
$50,000.
DISCUSSION:
Staff is requesting to increase the contract amount from
$50,000 to $98,956. This is an increase of $48,956 to complete the
following scope of services:
1. Process Consulting/Coaching/Mentoring
- Review and provide input to the proposed Strategic Diversity Plan
for CCSD. This includes the formation of employee resource
groups.
- Provide guidance and input directly to the Superintendent on
issues and opportunities at the Superintendent request or as
needed.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to members of CCSD leadership
team and others.

2. Education/Training
-

Provide the Leadership Team with required or desired information

and skills in the area of effective strategic diversity management,
dignity & respect training and executive team building.

3. Community Relations
-

Leverage consultant relationships with key Charleston community

leaders to garner required su12_port for CCSD Diversity & Inclusion
/ Dignity & Respect strategy.
Identify and address the issues that are barriers to a more
effective CCSD/Community partnership.

RECOMMENDATION: It is hereby recommended that the Charleston

County School District Board of Trustees approve the amendment of Axxis
Consulting contract.
FUNDING SOURCE/COST: GOF/$48,956
FUTUREFISCALIMPACT:N/A

DATA SOURCES: Audrey Lane, Michael Bobby, and Wayne Wilcher

PREPARED BY: Wayne Wilcher
REVIEWED BY LEGAL SERVICES: N/A
REVIEWED BY PROCUREMENT SERVICES: Wayne Wilcher