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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, July 15, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Purchase of Scholastic Big Day for Pre-K Curriculum to Support the Prekindergarten Exceptional Student Education (Pre-K ESE) Program from Scholastic, Inc. (Sole-Source Provider) (Instructional Support Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Florida Department of Education supports the use of research-based curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and is designed to introduce children to literacy and numerous experiences that focus on teaching to the whole child as well as enhances age-appropriate progress in attaining state-adopted performance standards. 

The Scholastic Big Day for Pre-K Curriculum materials have been reviewed through the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Program Curriculum Approval Process for 2013/2014. Scholastic, Inc. will provide training to all Pre-K ESE teachers to assist in the effective implementation of this curriculum. 

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 believes that commodities or contractual services are available only from a single-source as specified by the FLDOE, the district may negotiate on the best terms and conditions with the single-source vendor.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds of $607,050 are included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
EVALUATION
The students in the Pre-K ESE Program will be assessed annually using the Scholastic Big Day for Pre-K Curriculum assessments, as well as the Florida Four Year-Old Standards and the Battelle Developmental Inventory-Two Screening.
SUBMITTED BY:  Maryann Parks, General Director, Department of Exceptional Student Education
Joanne Manwaring, Supervisor, Pre-K Exceptional Student Education
George E. Gaffney, Assistant Superintendent   Gretchen Saunders
Instructional Support Division
(813) 273-7033
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.03
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140715_636 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.03