Action Item
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Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item |
| DATE: | Tuesday, December 11, 2012 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Approve the Recommendation Regarding the Purchase of "Language Learning Software" from Rosetta Stone Ltd. (Sole-Source Provider) (Curriculum and Instruction Division) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| The materials in question, "Language Learning Software," from Rosetta Stone are utilized to enhance language instruction. This program helps in the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as development of Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency. This program will be used for LYA (non-English speaker) and LYB (limited English speaker) English language learners in grades 3-12, family literacy, and staff development.
These licenses from Rosetta Stone are considered sole-source items and are exempt from the bidding process per Florida Department of Education 6A-1.012 purchasing policies as copyrighted materials. |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
| Grant funds are available in the amount of $250,000 for budgeted Title III, Project 1961. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| The Rosetta Stone Program will be evaluated by December 2013. | |
| SUBMITTED BY: Sandra M. Rosario, Supervisor, Programs for English Language Learners | |
| Wynne A. Tye | Gretchen Saunders | |
| Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
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| A 5.10 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20121211_519 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.10 | ||