HCPS FL Logo Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, September 20, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Adoption of Recommended Titles as County Adopted Instructional Materials for Elementary Writing and Secondary World Language (Elementary Education/Secondary Education)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Approval is requested to adopt the instructional materials listed on the attached memorandums from Temetia Creed, Supervisor, Elementary Language Arts/Writing, and Melissa Morgado, Supervisor, World Languages K-12.  Instructional Materials Selection Committees evaluated and recommended the materials in accordance with Board Policies 2510 and 2520 and administrative procedures that include the following:

  • The selection committee follows the format, composition and criteria established by or compatible with those established by State Selection Committees.
  • The selection committee is trained in the instructional materials evaluation process.
  • The selection committee reviews and evaluates submissions using the Florida Department of Education instructional materials evaluation form or an equivalent district evaluation form.
  • For the adoption of a major tool of instruction, the selection committee recommends no more than two selections to be placed on a ballot for a districtwide, subject-area teacher vote.
  • For the adoption of supplemental instructional materials, the selection committee may make a final recommendation for adoption to the School Board.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Materials will be purchased using categorical textbook funds in the general operating budget for Curriculum and Instruction. The estimated costs are $124,000 for Elementary Writing and $3,500 for Secondary World Language.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Barbara B. Hancock, General Director, Elementary Education; Denny B. Oest, General Director, Secondary Education; Karine E. Johns, Supervisor, Instructional Materials
Donna Wilson   Wynne A. Tye
Manager of Instructional Program Support
(813) 272-4229
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110920_472 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 1.02