Title and Board Action Requested
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Approve the agreement and authorize the purchase of third-party Title I instructional services for Hernando County private school students from Catapult Learning, LLC, for an estimated amount of $294,675.07
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Executive Summary
The Director of Federal Programs on behalf of the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, hereby requests the Board approve the Agreement with Catapult Learning, LLC for the purchase of instructional services to be provided to students at Esther’s School Spring Hill, Hernando Christian Academy, Grace Education Academy, and Little Wings of Prayer. Providing Title I, Part A equitable services to eligible students in privates schools is a requirement of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), formerly No Child Left Behind (NCLB) federal law. These funds include instructional and parent engagement costs for each eligible school.
My Contact
Magen Schlechter
Director of Federal Programs
919 N. Broad Street
Brooksville, FL 34601
352-797-7000 ext. 295
schlechter_m@hcsb.k12.fl.us
2023-28 Strategic Focus Area
Priority 1: Student Success
Financial Impact
See attached budget sheet.
Title I Grant Funds - $294,675.07 (cost for the agenda item). See attached budget sheet.
Esther’s School Spring Hill - $28,819.92
Hernando Christian Academy - $191,458.62
Grace Education Academy - $62,976.98
Little Wings of Prayer - $13,419.55
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.