Title and Board Action Requested
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Review the Information Regarding the Purchase of Goods and/or Services from Curriculum Associates
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Executive Summary
The Director of Research and Accountability, on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby requests the Board to review the information regarding the i-Ready program. This program includes a diagnostic for reading and math for all students in Grades K-8, meets the requirement of a dyslexia screener, provides an alternate assessment for third grade promotion, and informs schools of students that require additional intervention through the MTSS process. Also included in this purchase is the teacher toolbox which provides instructional resources that are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T. standards that teachers can use for differentiated instruction. An additional component is the online instructional path that provides interactive lessons targeted to a student’s individual needs. Curriculum Associates is a sole source provider.
The total amount is not to exceed $959,150.654. This includes the attached quote in the amount of $659,150.64 and up to $300,000 for additional supplemental materials that schools may purchase using State/Federal Funds in the 2023-2024 school year. The financial impact for prior years is as follows:
2022-2023: Academic Services-$37,217.27 and State/Federal-$49,543.99
2021-2022: State/Federal (ESSER II)-$1,205,794.08 (for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023)
2020-2021: Academic Services-$290,227.62 and State/Federal-$605,799.38.
My Contact
Sonsee Sanders
Director of Research and Accountability
352-797-7000 ext. 224
sanders_s@hcsb.k12.fl.us
2018-23 Strategic Focus Area
Pillar 1: Student Achievement
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.