Teaching and Learning
Action Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, October 4, 2016 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | Jeff Eakins, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Approve the Recommended Titles as Adopted Instructional Materials for Art, Business Education, Family & Consumer Sciences, Health Services, Industrial Technology Education, and Music (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 August 16, 2016, through September 5, 2016, and a public hearing was held at the School Board meeting on September 6, 2016. Upon Board approval, a parent of a Hillsborough County Public School student 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:
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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 $4,570,000.00 will be available in the Part I categorical instructional materials budget, Project 4509. As of September 06, 2016, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $21,490,952.87. The materials will be adopted through the 2020/2021 school year. Additional materials will be purchased if student enrollment increases for these programs. | |
EVALUATION | |
See attachment. | |
SUBMITTED BY:
Elizabeth Agresta, Chief Academic Officer, Office of Teaching and Learning Karine Johns, Supervisor, Instructional Materials |
Gretchen Saunders | Dr. Alberto Vázquez | |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
Chief of Staff (813) 272-4986 |
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C 6.10 | ||
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20161004_766 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.10 |