Business Services Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, September 11, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Purchase of English Discoveries Seat/Licenses from Techno-Ware, Inc. (Sole-Source Provider) (Workforce Connections)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The English Discoveries program is designed to target the Adult Education English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) student population to assist them in developing English language proficiency. Because this program includes ten levels, including low, intermediate, and advance levels, it can be utilized with all Adult Education students. English Discoveries will supplement the adult ESOL curriculum standards in improving student English language skills as well as assisting Adult General Education Development. It should be noted that English Discoveries is named in the Adult General Education (AGE) Grant.  In addition, it will be used by Career and Technical Education (CTE) students who lack English Language proficiency to assist them to succeed in CTE classes. The initial term of this contract will be for a 1-year period, with two 1-year renewals. There is a 30-day termination for convenience clause included in this agreement. All prices offered are firm against any increase for at least one year from the effective date. This contract may be renewed by the Superintendent per the terms of the specifications. In accordance with the Florida Department of Education Purchasing Policy 6A-1.012 (14), a district school board, when acquiring, whether by purchase, lease, lease with option to purchase, rental or otherwise, information technology, as defined in Section 282.0041(14), F.S., may make any acquisition through the competitive solicitation process as described herein or by direct negotiation and contract with a vendor or supplier, as best fits the needs of the school district as determined by the district school board.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funding for this program is budgeted and available in the amount of $120,000 in the AGE Grants. This amount covers licensing costs for the 2018/2019 school year.
EVALUATION
All Adult Education ESOL students will be tested for English proficiency prior to class placement. Once placed, classroom instruction through various methodologies will be evaluated through continued regular assessments to determine student growth and proficiency.
SUBMITTED BY:  Josalyn M. Loango, Director, Adult Education

Warren Brooks		Gretchen Saunders
Workforce Connections Office, Workforce Connections (813) 274-1907		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20180911_898 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section C Item# 6.21