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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, May 17, 2011
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 licenses from Rosetta Stone are considered sole-source items and are exempt from the bidding process per Florida Department of Education 6A-1.012 purchasing policies as copyrighted materials.

The materials in question, "Language Learning Software," from Rosetta Stone are utilized to enhance language instruction.  This 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 LYA (non-English speaker) and LYB (limited English speaker) English language learners in grades 3-12, family literacy, and staff development.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals • Demonstrate best financial practices
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Grant funds are available in the amount of $250,000 for budgeted Title III, Project 1961.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Sandra Rosario, Supervisor, Programs for English Language Learners
Wynne A. Tye   Gretchen Saunders
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 5.24
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110517_459 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.24