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Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item
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DATE: Tuesday, March 24, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Adoption of Recommended Titles as Flexibility Instructional Materials for SECONDARY SCIENCE (Secondary Education)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
We request approval to adopt the attached materials as supplemental materials for the International Baccalaureate Chemistry Program. The attached memorandum from Larry Plank, Supervisor, Secondary Science, indicates the FLEX textbook committee studied and recommended the instructional materials according to district guidelines (Policy 4.16) which include the following:
- The District FLEX textbook selection committee is trained in the instructional materials evaluation process.
- The FLEX Committee reviews and evaluates submissions using the Florida Department of Education instructional materials evaluation packet.
- The FLEX Committee through a consensus vote recommends instructional materials to be placed on the FLEX list for purchase.
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)
* Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)
These items may be purchased using categorical textbook funds in the general operating budget for Curriculum and Instruction. The estimated three year cost is $42,541.25.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:
Carol Finch, Supervisor, Instructional Materials
Larry Plank, Supervisor, Secondary Science
Denny Oest
General Director, Secondary Education
(813) 272-4451
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Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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A 1.02
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20090324_346 * Section A Item# 1.02
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