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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Adoption of Recommended Titles as County Adopted Instructional Materials for Agriculture and Diversified Education (Career, Technical, and Adult Education)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Approval is requested to adopt the instructional materials listed on the attached memorandum from Pamela Walden, Supervisor, Agribusiness, JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corp).  An Instructional Materials Selection Committee evaluated and recommended the materials in accordance with Board Policies 2510 and 2520 and administrative procedures that include the following:

  • The selection committee reviews and evaluates submissions using criteria established by or compatible with those established by the Florida Department of Education.
  • The selection committee is trained in the instructional materials evaluation process and use of the instructional materials 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)
These materials may be purchased using categorical textbook funds in the general operating budget for Curriculum and Instruction. The estimated cost over this five-year adoption is $793,000. 
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Karine E. Johns, Supervisor, Instructional Materials
Pamela Campbell-Peralta   Wynne A. Tye
General Director, Career, Technical, and Adult Education
(813) 231-1860
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
    A 1.02
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120228_494 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 1.02