Academic Support and Federal Programs Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, November 19, 2019
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Subscription Agreement and Addendum with Waterford Research Institute, LLC, a Computer-Based Curriculum for the Hillsborough County Public Schools Head Start Program for the 2019/2020 School Year (Academic Support and Federal Programs)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Waterford Early Learning™ (Waterford) is an online software application utilized in the classroom and home. Waterford starts children with the basic skills needed for the Voluntary Prekindergarten Program and Kindergarten on-line assessments and adapts automatically to give each student a learning experience that is focused on his and her exact needs. On-demand reporting gives teachers more insight into the learning process through in-depth analysis of a single student or a snapshot of the entire class. Waterford Early Math and Science Program provides young learners comprehensive instruction in: early math numbers and operation, geometry, algebra, measurement, and data analysis. The integrated science curriculum emphasizes exploration and the scientific method while teaching earth, life and physical science. In accordance with the Florida Department of Education (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 terms and conditions with the single source vendor. The term for this agreement shall be from November 20, 2019, through September 30, 2020, and may be renewed for two 1-year terms. There is a 30 day termination for convenience clause included in this contract. This contract will be reviewed and evaluated annually and may be renewed by the Superintendent per terms of the specifications.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Improve Student Achievement
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $90,600 will be available in the Head Start budget for software licenses, and $45,000 will be available for Professional Development Services for a grand total of $135,600.  For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 3702.
EVALUATION
Results of past evaluations show a significant increase in learning gains in the areas of phonological awareness, print knowledge, oral language, and mathematics. Based on these gains, Waterford demonstrates to be the best choice in digital learning programs.
SUBMITTED BY:  Evelyn E. McFadden, Supervisor, Head Start Program Louis H. 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.#20191119_933 (Reorganization/Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 6.08