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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, April 2, 2019
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Recommended Titles as Adopted Instructional Materials for Physical Science Honors (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 February 19, 2019, through March 11, 2019, and a public hearing was held at the School Board meeting on March 12, 2019.  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 that include the following requirements:
  • The selection committee is trained in the instructional materials evaluation process.  Both print and digital resources are sampled and reviewed during the evaluation process.
  • 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.
  • 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 $1,027,011 will be available from the Instructional Materials Categorical budget, Project 4509.  Funds in the amount of $236,491 will be available from the Science Lab Categorical budget, Project 4506.  The final cost will be determined based on actual enrollment.
EVALUATION
Evaluation continued on attachment.
SUBMITTED BY:  Janet Spence, Instructional Leadership Director, Middle School 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
    B 6.15
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20190402_921 (Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 6.15