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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, October 13, 2015
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Adoption of Recommended Titles as County Adopted Instructional Materials for International Baccalaureate Science 
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A district Instructional Materials Selection Committee was formed in compliance with district instructional materials adoption procedures to review and recommend the materials for adoption.   A public review was advertised via the district's website from September 8, 2015, through September 28, 2015, and a public hearing was held at the School Board meeting on September 29, 2015.  Upon Board approval, a parent of a Hillsborough County Public School student may file a petition within 30 days to contest the adoption.  A public hearing will be held on all petitions timely received.

The adoption process was conducted in accordance with Board Policy 2510 and administrative procedures that include the following:

  • The selection committee reviews and evaluates submissions using criteria established by or compatible with those established by the Florida Department of Education, including criteria aligned with the State Standards where appropriate.
  • The selection committee is trained in the instructional materials evaluation process and use of the instructional materials evaluation form. Both print and digital resources are sampled and reviewed during the evaluation process.
  • For the adoption of a major tool of instruction, the selection committee recommends no more than two selections to be placed on a ballot for a districtwide subject-area teacher vote.
  • For the adoption of supplemental instructional materials, the selection committee may make a final recommendation for adoption to the School Board.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The materials will be purchased using Part I categorical instructional materials funds. The initial estimated cost is $98,500 for the materials adopted through the 2020/2021 school year. Additional materials will be purchased if student enrollment increases for this program.
EVALUATION
Program evaluation will include student grades, various student assessments, student and teacher feedback, and classroom observations. Upon implementation and throughout the adoption, the district will provide appropriate teacher training and conduct classroom visits. The publisher(s) will also provide assistance and support as requested.   
SUBMITTED BY:  Karine Johns, Supervisor, Instructional Materials
    Denny B. Oest

  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20151013_702 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 1.02