Created : February 03, 2013 at 04:11 PM
March 20, 2012
Status:
Open Agenda
Approve the purchase of the istation Software Program for 6 Title I elementary schools and 21 Cohort II Schools.
istation Reading is a data-driven Reading Intervention Program for English Language Learners in Pre-K through Grade 5. istation Reading promotes reading acceleration and progress through a high-interest online interactive curriculum. ISIP (istation's Indicators of Progress) assessment results automatically places students in the appropriate reading intervention level. The curriculum systematically teaches students as they learn developmentally appropriate skills in the essential reading areas of phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. The elementary schools that will implement istation Reading into 2014 have not met federal guidelines for Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for a minimum of 2 years.
Purchasing Policy 3320, Part II H, authorizes the purchase of any type of copyrighted materials, instructional materials, and computer software without competitive solicitations. Purchases in excess of $50,000 for commodities or services which competitive solicitations have been waived require School Board Approval.
This agreement has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.
There is a financial impact of $348,000 which includes maintenance through the 2 year period. The source of funds is $75,000 Title I and $273,000 of ESOL Grant Funding.
Requested Action
Approve the purchase of the istation Software Program for 6 Title I elementary schools and 21 Cohort II Schools.
Summary
istation Reading is a data-driven Reading Intervention Program for English Language Learners in Pre-K through Grade 5. istation Reading promotes reading acceleration and progress through a high-interest online interactive curriculum. ISIP (istation's Indicators of Progress) assessment results automatically places students in the appropriate reading intervention level. The curriculum systematically teaches students as they learn developmentally appropriate skills in the essential reading areas of phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. The elementary schools that will implement istation Reading into 2014 have not met federal guidelines for Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for a minimum of 2 years.
Purchasing Policy 3320, Part II H, authorizes the purchase of any type of copyrighted materials, instructional materials, and computer software without competitive solicitations. Purchases in excess of $50,000 for commodities or services which competitive solicitations have been waived require School Board Approval.
This agreement has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.
School Board Goals
| Goal Six: Parents, Business and Community Partnerships (2008-2011) | ||
| Goal 4 - All stakeholders will work together to build a better school system. | ||
| Goal 1 - All students will achieve at their highest potential |
Financial Impact
There is a financial impact of $348,000 which includes maintenance through the 2 year period. The source of funds is $75,000 Title I and $273,000 of ESOL Grant Funding.
Source of Additional Information
Leontine Butler 754 321-2977 Luwando Wright-Hines 754 321-1440 Mark Quintana 754 321-1422 Donnie Carter 754 321-2610
Associated File Attachments
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