16-2631 Ratification by the Board of Education of a Professional Services Contract between the District and Alana Ross Events, Oakland, CA, for the latter to assist the District's Talent Division with its 2017 Employee Recognition Awards Program, in two phases: Phase 1: Award Nominations; and 2: Phase 2: "Honoring Our Own" Event, as described in the Scope of Work, incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth, for the term October 31, 2016 through May 31, 2017, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00.