Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, April 23, 2013 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Approve the Purchase of “Comprehensive English Language Learning Assessment (CELLA) Online” from AccountabilityWorks (Sole-Source Provider) (Curriculum and Instruction Division) | |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
The CELLA Online tests have been administered during the 2012-2013 school year to English language learners upon initial enrollment in all public schools in our district, as required by the Florida Consent Decree. This assessment enables Hillsborough County Public Schools to comply with:
CELLA Online was developed by AccountabilityWorks and Educational Testing Services (ETS) and a consortium of five states: Florida, Maryland, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. CELLA Online is administered by trained, site based personnel within the 20-day window outlined by the Florida Consent Decree. The district has already purchased a total of 12,700 licenses and training this year at a cost of $49,625. This additional purchase of 3,500 licenses, in the amount of $13,125 will exceed the $50,000 threshold, requiring sole-source providers be Board approved. CELLA Online is considered a sole-source item and is exempt from the bidding process per Florida Department of Education 6A-1.012 purchasing policies as copyrighted materials. |
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
• Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum | |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
Funds in the amount of $13,125 are included in the Part I budget, Project 6006. | |
EVALUATION | |
The effectiveness of CELLA Online will be measured by use of diagnostic content, scale scores, trends and gain scores of English language learners. | |
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 6.06 | ||
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130423_560 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.06 |