Item 77

Authorize to enter into a contract with Marucco, Stoddard, Ferenbach & Walsh, Inc., Springfield, IL in an amount not to exceed $282,750 to assist the Department to complete the implementation of the Generate software, an application based on Common Education Data Standards designed to improve data quality and automate the submission and validation of data for federal and state-mandated reports. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2027. 100% Education Trust Fund