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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, July 31, 2012
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Accept the Recommendation to Contract and Purchase the “Tell Me More Language Program” from AURALOG (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The licenses/software from AURALOG are exempt from the bidding process per Florida Department of Education 6A-1.012 purchasing policies, as they are purchased directly from the publisher.

The Tell Me More Language Program is designed to target the Adult Education English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) student population to assist them in English language proficiency.  This online program will supplement the adult ESOL curriculum standards in improving student English language skills.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum • Provide for a district-wide succession planning structure and visible career ladder • Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Grant funds are budgeted and available in the amounts of $70,000 in the Adult General Education Project 2324, and $35,000 in the English Literacy/Civics Education Project 2373 for a total cost of $105,000.  This amount covers the licensing cost for a total of four years.
EVALUATION
All Adult Education ESOL students will be tested for English proficiency prior to class placement.  Once placed, classroom instruction through various methodologies will be evaluated through continued regular assessments to determine student growth and proficiency.
SUBMITTED BY:  Marc S. Hutek, Director, Adult Education
Wynne A. Tye   Gretchen Saunders
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 5.09
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120731_510 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.09