Teaching and Learning
Action Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, June 13, 2017 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | Jeff Eakins, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Approve the Recommended Titles as Adopted Instructional Materials for Agriscience, Marketing, Middle School Social Studies, and High School Social Studies (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 25, 2017, through May 15, 2017, and a public hearing was held at the School Board meeting on May 16, 2017. Upon Board approval, a parent of a Hillsborough County Public Schools 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 $15,060,000.00 will be available in the Instructional Materials categorical budget. For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 4509. As of Wednesday, May 24, 2017, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $19,941,941.91. This cost is estimated based on projected enrollment and may fluctuate slightly based on actual need. | |
EVALUATION | |
Evaluation is contained in attachment. | |
SUBMITTED BY:
Deborah Cook, Chief Academic Officer, Office of Teaching and Learning Karine Johns, Supervisor, Instructional Materials |
Gretchen Saunders | Dr. Alberto Vázquez | |
Chief Business Officer, Business Division (813) 272-4270 |
Chief of Staff (813) 272-4986 |
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C 6.12 | ||
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20170613_814 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.12 |