Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, March 29, 2016 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | Jeff Eakins, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Approve the Recommended Titles as Adopted Instructional Materials for World Languages (Curriculum and Instruction Division) | |
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 February 9, 2016, through February 29, 2016, and a public hearing was held at the School Board meeting on March 1, 2016. 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:
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
• Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum | |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
Funds in the amount of $2,480,000.00 will be available in the Part I categorical instructional materials funds. For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 4509. As of Monday, February 22, 2016, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $14,319,231.35. The materials will be adopted through the 2019/2020 school year. Additional materials will be purchased if student enrollment increases for these courses. | |
EVALUATION | |
Program evaluation will include student grades, various student assessments, student/teacher feedback, and classroom observations. Upon implementation and throughout the adoption, the district will provide appropriate teacher training and classroom support. The publisher(s) will also provide assistance and support as requested. | |
SUBMITTED BY: Karine Johns, Supervisor, Instructional Materials |
Denny B. Oest | Gretchen Saunders | |
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
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C 6.14 | ||
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20160329_757 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.14 |