Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, October 13, 2015 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | Jeff Eakins, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Approve the Adoption of Recommended Titles as County Adopted Instructional Materials for International Baccalaureate Science | |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
A district Instructional Materials Selection Committee was formed in compliance with district instructional materials adoption procedures to review and recommend the materials for adoption. A public review was advertised via the district's website from September 8, 2015, through September 28, 2015, and a public hearing was held at the School Board meeting on September 29, 2015. Upon Board approval, a parent of a Hillsborough County Public School student may file a petition within 30 days to contest the adoption. A public hearing will be held on all petitions timely received. The adoption process was conducted in accordance with Board Policy 2510 and administrative procedures that include the following:
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
• Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum | |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
The materials will be purchased using Part I categorical instructional materials funds. The initial estimated cost is $98,500 for the materials adopted through the 2020/2021 school year. Additional materials will be purchased if student enrollment increases for this program. | |
EVALUATION | |
Program evaluation will include student grades, various student assessments, student and teacher feedback, and classroom observations. Upon implementation and throughout the adoption, the district will provide appropriate teacher training and conduct classroom visits. The publisher(s) will also provide assistance and support as requested. | |
SUBMITTED BY: Karine Johns, Supervisor, Instructional Materials |
Denny B. Oest | ||
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20151013_702 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 1.02 |