Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, May 24, 2016 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | Jeff Eakins, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Approve the Recommended Titles as Adopted Instructional Materials for Elementary Music, High School Physical Education, and International Baccalaureate (IB) Social Studies (Curriculum and Instruction Division) | |
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 April 20, 2016, through May 9, 2016, and a public hearing was held at the School Board meeting on May 10, 2016. 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) | |
Funds in the amount of $3,050,000.00 will be available in the Part I categorical instructional materials funds. For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 4509. As of Friday, May 6, 2016, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $13,244,826.17. The materials will be adopted through the 2020/2021 school year. Additional materials will be purchased if student enrollment increases for these programs. | |
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 | Gretchen Saunders | |
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
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C 6.14 | ||
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20160524_761 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.14 |