March 17, 2014
Status:
Open Agenda
Approve the purchase of Ellevation for the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program.
The Ellevation platform puts all information and data about English Language Learners (ELLs) in one place. This platform will enhance instruction, ensure compliance with State and Title III requirements, and improve monitoring of the ESOL program across the District.
School Board Policy 3320, Part II (H), authorizes the purchase of any type of copyrighted materials, instructional materials, and computer software without competitive solicitations. However, purchases in excess of $50,000 for commodities or services, for which competitive solicitations have been waived, require School Board approval. Ellevation, through Ellevation, LLC, is the sole source supplier.
The proposal being submitted for School Board approval consists of 500 subscriptions for all schools including charter schools.
There is a financial impact of $170,125. The source of funds is the Information & Technology general fund budget.
Requested Action
Approve the purchase of Ellevation for the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program.
Summary
The Ellevation platform puts all information and data about English Language Learners (ELLs) in one place. This platform will enhance instruction, ensure compliance with State and Title III requirements, and improve monitoring of the ESOL program across the District.
School Board Policy 3320, Part II (H), authorizes the purchase of any type of copyrighted materials, instructional materials, and computer software without competitive solicitations. However, purchases in excess of $50,000 for commodities or services, for which competitive solicitations have been waived, require School Board approval. Ellevation, through Ellevation, LLC, is the sole source supplier.
The proposal being submitted for School Board approval consists of 500 subscriptions for all schools including charter schools.
School Board Goals
| Goal 1: High Quality Instruction | ||
| Goal 2: Continuous Improvement | ||
| Goal 3: Effective Communication |
Financial Impact
There is a financial impact of $170,125. The source of funds is the Information & Technology general fund budget.
Source of Additional Information
Myra Burden 754-321-0375 Victoria Saldala 754-321-2953 Jose Dotres 754-321-2618
Associated File Attachments
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Executive Summary (Files) | |
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Ellevation Proposal for Broward County Public Schools (Files) | |
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Ellevation PowerPoint (Files) | |
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Sole Source Letter (Files) | |
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ExecutedARF (Files) |