Academic Support and Federal Programs Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, January 23, 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 Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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, or over 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. 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 December 6, 2017, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $561,017.
EVALUATION
For the 2016/2017 school year, sites using DimensionU achieved above average math achievement and math learning gains when compared to district averages for elementary and middle schools.  In 2017, math achievement averaged 64 percent for both elementary and middle schools versus 53 and 54 percent respectively for the district averages.  When comparing 2017 math learning gains, sites averaged 58 and 62 percent respectively for elementary and middle schools versus the district average of 54 percent for elementary and 59 percent for middle schools.
SUBMITTED BY:  Marie Caracciola, Director, Early Childhood and HOST Programs Tracye H. Brown, Assistant Superintendent, Academic Support and Federal Program

Gretchen Saunders		Jeffrey Eakins
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270		Superintendent (813) 272-4047
		C 6.03
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20180123_858 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.03