Academic Support and Federal Programs Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, December 4, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Renewal Purchase of Desktop Multiplayer Licenses from DimensionU, Inc., (Sole-Source Provider) to be Utilized in the Hillsborough Out-of-School Time (HOST) Program (Academic Support and Federal Programs)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On January 23, 2018, the board approved the renewal for desktop Multiplayer Licenses from DimensionU, Inc. DimensionU Games is a unique, supplemental online subscription resource for math and literacy, aligned with the Florida Standards that is delivered in a highly engaging video game context. The DimensionU Games licensing fees include annual site licenses for administrators, teachers, and students, and ongoing upgrades and maintenance. Educators are able to differentiate instruction, reinforce inquiry and problem solving skills, build math and literacy fluency, and engage students in Math and Literacy curricula at school, home, and during the summer. Utilization of DimensionU Games is available for all Hillsborough County Public Schools students (including public charter schools) in grades 3-8. DimensionU Games is used primarily in the HOST Program for enrichment and in the 7th grade Intensive Math curriculum for remediation. The term of this agreement begins on January 2019, and ends December 2019. The Superintendent may renew this agreement for one 1-year renewal period per the terms of the specifications. This agreement may be terminated with or without cause upon 30 days written notice. In accordance with the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) Purchasing Policy 6A-1.012 (12) (d), commodities or contractual services available only from a single source may be exempted from the competitive solicitation requirements. When a district board believes commodities or contractual services are available only from a single source as specified by the FLDOE, the district school board may negotiate on the best terms and conditions with the single source vendor.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child • Develop a culture of respect, trust, and collaboration • Engage and communicate with families and stakeholders
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $145,132 will be available in the HOST budget. For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 4302. As of October 9, 2018, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $231,360.92.
EVALUATION
For the 2017/2018 school year, high using DimensionU sites achieved above average Math Achievement and Math Learning Gains when compared to district averages for elementary and middle schools.  For 2018, Mathematics Achievement DimensionU sites averaged 64 percent for elementary and 65 percent for middle schools versus 55 percent and 56 percent respectively for the district averages.  When comparing 2018 Mathematics Learning Gains, DimensionU sites averaged 62 percent and 61 percent respectively for elementary and middle schools versus the district average of 57 percent for elementary schools and 59 percent for middle schools.
SUBMITTED BY:  Marie Caracciola, Director, Early Childhood and HOST Programs

Tracye H. Brown, Assistant Superintendent		Gretchen Saunders
Academic Support and Federal Programs (813) 272-4879		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
		C 6.13
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20181204_911 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section C Item# 6.13