Academic Support and Federal Programs Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, September 10, 2019
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Purchase of World of Wonders Curriculum for the Hillsborough County Public Schools Head Start/Voluntary Prekindergarten Program and the District Summer Voluntary Prekindergarten Program (Sole-Source Provider) (Academic Support and Federal Programs)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) supports the use of a research-based curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and designed to introduce children to literacy, social, and numerous experiences that focus on teaching the whole child as well as enhancing age-appropriate progress in attaining state-adopted performance standards. World of Wonders builds a strong foundation for early literacy and provides developmentally appropriate instruction for early learners including cross-curricular activities, a focus on social-emotional development, and preparation for kindergarten and beyond.  The World of Wonders materials have been reviewed through the Voluntary Prekindergarten Program Curriculum Approval Process. World of Wonders will provide training to the Voluntary Prekindergarten teachers to assist them in the implementation of this curriculum. In accordance with the FLDOE Purchasing Policy 6A-1.012(12)(d), commodities or contractual services available only from a single source may be exempted from the competitive solicitation requirements. When a district school board believes that commodities or contractual services are available only from a single source as specified by the FLDOE, the district school board may negotiate on the best terms and conditions with the single source vendor.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child • Develop a culture of respect, trust, collaboration and equity • Engage and communicate with families and stakeholders
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds up to $140,000 will be included in the Voluntary Prekindergarten program budget. For tracking purposes, the Head Start project number specific to the agenda item is 3749 for $65,000. The District Summer Voluntary Prekindergarten project number specific to the agenda item is 4530 for $75,000.
EVALUATION
Student progress will be monitored three times annually.
SUBMITTED BY:  Evelyn E. McFadden, Supervisor, Head Start Program Lisa Black, Supervisor, Kindergarten Louis Murphy, Director, Early Childhood and HOST Programs

Tracye H. Brown, Assistant Superintendent		Gretchen Saunders
Academic Support and Federal Programs (813) 272-4879		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20190910_930 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section B Item# 6.10