Title and Board Action Requested
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Approve the Purchase of Marcraft Instructional Equipment and Curriculum Resources from Southern Education Systems, Inc. for Technology Program Enhancements Across Multiple High Schools and Authorize the Issuance of Purchase Orders for an Estimated spending of $200,000.00
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Executive Summary
The Supervisor of College and Career Programs, on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby requests the Board to approve the purchase of Marcraft instructional equipment and curriculum resources from Southern Education Systems, Inc. in an estimated amount of $200,000.00. These purchases will enhance the Artificial Intelligence Program at Springstead High School, the Advanced Information Technology Program at Nature Coast Technical High School, and the Cybersecurity Program at Hernando High School.
The Marcraft resources, including Cybersecurity Essentials and Digital Forensics instructional systems, will provide students with hands-on, industry-aligned learning experiences that strengthen skills in investigations. These tools support immersive, project-based learning aligned to Career and Technical Education (CTE) standards and workforce needs.
Funding for this purchase is provided through the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program (Workforce CAP), specifically awarded to support the Artificial Intelligence Program at Springstead High School, the Advanced IT Program at Nature Coast Technical High School, and the Cybersecurity Program at Hernando High School. No General Fund dollars will be used for this initiative.
Southern Education Systems, Inc. is the supplier and publisher of this proprietary and copyrighted material.
My Contact
Beth Lastra
Supervisor of College and Career Programs
352-797-7000 ext. 70474
lastra_b@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.