Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, July 14, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve the Recommendation Regarding the Purchase of "ABC Music & Me" from Kindermusik International (Sole-Source Provider) (Business Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

As required by School Board policy, when the amount of a purchase from a sole-source provider is $25,000 or more, the Board is to be notified. The requirement for requesting competitive solicitations for the purchase of any type of copyrighted materials including, without limitation, printed instructional materials, computer software, DVDs, disc or tape recordings where such materials are purchased directly from the producer or publisher, the owner of the copyright, an exclusive agent within the state, a governmental agency or a recognized educational institution, is waived, as authorized by Florida Department of Education rule 6A-1.012 purchasing policies.

The materials in question, "ABC Music & Me," are needed to provide a strong support for the development of literacy and writing through the use of music in young children. Research demonstrates that "Kindermusik" not only helps develop the brain, but has an impact on reading comprehension, verbal memory, listening skills, vocabulary, phonological and phonemic awareness, and writing and print awareness. This program also provides a strong parent component that helps parents become involved in the active learning of their young students.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

* Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals, * Demonstrate best financial practices

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The Supervisor of Exceptional Student Education-Curriculum & Instruction, Ms. Sheryl Koscso, has submitted requisitions totaling $235,763 to the Procurement Department. This project is funded through the IDEA Stimulus Grant.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Kenneth E. Gerhart, Sr. Procurement Officer

Jean R. Bowman
General Manager, Procurement
(813) 272-4374
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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