Action Item
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Academic Support and Federal Programs
Action Item |
| DATE: | Tuesday, October 28, 2014 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Approve Subscription Proposal From Parents K-12 for a Subscription to the InSync Education Web-Based Software dba InSync Education (Academic Support and Federal Programs Division) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| On September 11, 2012, an Information Item was presented to the Board regarding InSync Education providing access to its Parents K-12 resource portal to all parents, students, and community partners (Item A 9.02). The Parents K-12 resource portal was piloted during the 2011/2012 school year by the district’s English Language Learner (ELL) Department. This user-friendly online tool provides parents age-appropriate activities and resources that support their child’s grade level specific curriculum. Customized activities, curriculum, and resources specific to the district can be added to the portal. All online content can be translated into Spanish and Haitian-Creole, in both written and verbal form. For secondary students and their parents, the Parents K-12 portal offers college and career-ready resources, life skill activities, and job preparation activities. Community partners will also have access to the portal to provide further support to students and parents. InSync Education is aligned to the new Florida Standards. This agreement is for 12 months, beginning on October 29, 2014, or upon receipt of a purchase order.
The district has worked in accordance with the state Purchasing Policy 6A-1.012(11)(b) and is authorized by Section 1010.04(4)(a), F.S. for purchasing of copyrighted materials where such materials are purchased directly from the owner of the copyright. |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
| Allocated funds totaling $197,000 are included in the Supplemental Academic Instruction (SAI), English Language Learners (ELL), Hillsborough Out-of School Time (HOST), and Title I Migrant Program budgets. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| At the conclusion of the contract, the district will evaluate the Parents K-12 resource portal utilizing stakeholder surveys and data reports to determine effectiveness as a parent resource tool. | |
| SUBMITTED BY: MaryLou Whaley, Director, Parent/Community Involvement | |
| Larry Sykes, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent | Gretchen Saunders | |
| Academic Support and Federal Programs (813) 272-4879 |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
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| A 6.20 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20141028_644 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.20 | ||