Sarasota County Schools
Agenda Item #19
Title
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CONNECTIONS LEARNING D/B/A PEARSON ONLINE & BLENDED LEARNING K-12 USA (POBL) AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description
In accordance with Florida Statute, the district operates a full-time virtual educational option for eligible students in grades K-12. The district contracts with state approved virtual education providers to deliver the direct instruction. Connections Learning d/b/a Pearson Online & Blended Learning K-12 USA (POBL) offers online instruction for students in grades K-8 and for selected students in grades 9-12. The contract for the provision of services for the 2017-2018 school year is submitted for approval.
Recommendation
That the contract between Connections Learning d/b/a Pearson Online & Blended Learning K-12 USA (POBL) and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.
Contact
BOWDEN & DIPILLO
Financial Impact
Varies based upon success in program and entry point in the academic year. Allocation for successfully completing students in grades K-12 is $3,750.00 per student.
Attachment: Connections Learning 2017-18.pdf