Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, June 15, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve the Recommendation Regarding the Purchase of "Language Learning Software" from Rosetta Stone Ltd. (Sole-Source Provider)(Business Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

These items from Rosetta Stone Ltd. are considered sole source items and are exempt from the bidding process per Department of Education 6A1.012 purchasing policies.

The materials in question, "Language Learning Software," from Rosetta Stone is utilized to enhance language instruction. The program helps in the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as, development of Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency. This program will be used for limited English proficient students.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

* Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals, * Demonstrate best financial practices

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Budgeted Title III Grant funds are available in the amount of $206,850 for this project.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Kenneth E. Gerhart, Sr. Procurement Officer

Jean R. Bowman
General Manager, Procurement
(813) 272-4374
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
A 5.21R
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20100615_402 * Section A Item# 5.21R