Teaching and Learning Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, July 17, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Recommended Titles as Adopted Instructional Materials for Middle and High School Reading (Office of Teaching and Learning)
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 May 29, 2018, through June 18, 2018, and a public hearing was held at the School Board meeting on June 19, 2018.  Upon Board approval, a resident of Hillsborough County 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. The selection committee evaluates submissions using criteria 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.  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 by the School Board.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $2,841,072 will be available in the Instructional Materials Categorical budget, Project 4509.  As of June 25, 2018, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $11,730,122.  This cost is estimated based on projected enrollment and may fluctuate slightly based on actual need.
EVALUATION
Evaluation continued on attachment.
SUBMITTED BY:  Janet Spence, Instructional Leadership Director, Middle School Education Leslie Granich, Instructional Leadership Director, Secondary Education Karine Johns, Supervisor, Instructional Materials

Deborah Cook		Gretchen Saunders
Chief Academic Officer, Teaching and Learning (813) 272-4221		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20180717_892 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.17