Action Item
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Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item |
| DATE: | Tuesday, July 15, 2014 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Approve the Purchase of Desktop Driving Simulators from Virtual Driver Interactive (Sole-Source Provider) (Curriculum and Instruction Division) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| Since 2005, Hillsborough County Public Schools Driver Education Program has equipped 13 high schools with driving simulators. Using the simulators, students have the opportunity to apply what they have learned in the classroom to a virtual hands-on environment. The simulators provide experience driving in hazardous conditions, such as on the interstate or in a thunderstorm, without putting students at risk. In addition, the simulators can provide students with more practice hours behind the wheel.
The virtual driver interactive desktop simulator is equipped with a 38" monitor, virtual hazard detection, and simple decision software. If approved, this purchase of five simulators will be provided to the district designed to enhance existing driver education programs. Virtual Driver Interactive is designated as sole-source, and owns the copyright to the desktop driving simulator. This purchase is exempt from the requesting competitive solicitations by the Florida Department of Education 6A-1.012 Purchasing Policies (11)(b). |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Motivate students to become responsible learners • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
| Funding in the amount of $60,400 is available through the Dori Slosberg Driver Education State Fees, Project 4413. Simulators will be purchased for other high schools as funds are made available. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| During the original 2005 pilot, students showed improvement in driving on the range and on the road. Reports allow driver education teachers to monitor student progress and mastery of driving skills. | |
| SUBMITTED BY: Denny B. Oest, Instructional Leadership Director, Secondary | |
| Wynne A. Tye | Gretchen Saunders | |
| Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
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| A 6.07 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140715_636 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.07 | ||