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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, June 11, 2019
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Recommended Titles as Adopted Instructional Materials for Elementary, Middle School, and High School Mathematics (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 April 16, 2019, through May 6, 2019, and a public hearing was held at the School Board meeting on May 7, 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 $16,279,911 will be available from the Instructional Materials Categorical budget, Project 4509. As of May 10, 2019, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item, plus the anticipated allocation for 2019/2020 equaled $22,856,467.  Payment of $12,336,573 will be made out of the 2019/2020 budget, and payment of $3,943,338 will be made out of the 2020/2021 budget. 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 6.19
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20190611_925 (Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 6.19