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Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item
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DATE: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Adoption of Recommended Titles as Flexibility Instructional Materials for MAGNET SCHOOLS Education (Magnet Schools Education)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
We are requesting approval to adopt the recommended flexibility instructional materials selected for Magnet Schools. The instructional materials for Reading/Language Arts shown on the attached memorandum from Max Hutto, Supervisor, Middle School Language Arts, and Glenda Brown, Supervisor, Elementary Reading, were reviewed according to District guidelines (Policy 4.16) which include:
- The District FLEX textbook selection committee is trained in the instructional materials evaluation process.
- The FLEX Committee reviews and evaluates submissions using the Florida Department of Education instructional materials evaluation packet.
- The FLEX Committee through a consensus vote recommends instructional materials to be placed on the FLEX list for purchase.
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)
Goal 1 - The percentage of students scoring at Level 3 or higher on FCAT reading will increase a minimum of five percentage points.
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)
These items may be purchased using categorical textbook funds indicated in the general operating budget for Curriculum and Instruction.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:
Carol Finch, Supervisor, Instructional Materials
Susan King, Supervisor, Magnet Schools
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Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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1.04
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20070717_261 * Section E Item# 1.04
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