Title and Board Action Requested
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Approve the Purchase of Instructional Materials for High School Intensive Reading Grades 9-10 from Lexia Learning Systems and Authorize the Issuance of Purchase Orders in an Estimated Amount of $80,000.00
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Executive Summary
The Supervisor of Literacy, Intervention and Elementary Academic Programs, on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby requests the Board to approve the purchase of instructional materials for High School Intensive Reading grades 9-10 from Lexia Learning Systems. The Hernando County School District will receive access to data and reporting for progress monitoring in order for teachers to differentiate their instruction based on student need. The request is pursuant to F.S. 1008.22 requiring successful performance on statewide assessment, as well as HB 7039, which states that materials must be grounded in the Science of Reading. The desired outcome will be to increase student literacy proficiency, ultimately increasing Hernando County graduation rates. This is a current expenditure of $69,180.00 and they anticipate the possibility of spending up to $80,000.00 due to additional possible purchases needed. Lexia Learning Systems is the supplier and publisher of this proprietary and copyrighted material.
My Contact
Kelly Downey
Supervisor of Literacy, Intervention and Elementary Academic Programs
352-797-7000 ext. 280
downey_k@hcsb.12.fl.us
Tiffany Howard
Director of Elementary Programs
352-797-7000 ext. 433
howard_t@hcsb.k12.fl.us
2023-28 Strategic Focus Area
Priority 1: Student Success
Financial Impact
See attached budget sheet.
If expenditure is not currently budgeted, this will serve as the budget amendment when Board approved. If the agenda item includes the purchase of goods or services, the funds requested are an anticipated amount and may fluctuate depending on such factors as current market conditions, product availability, additional funding sources, and the needs of the District. Should the actual cost exceed the anticipated amount, the Board approves the additional cost, after review by the superintendent, but not in excess of the funds available in the site’s approved annual budget.