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Sarasota County Schools
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Blvd. 3:00 p.m.
April 21, 2015 Board Meeting
Agenda Item #11


Title
APPROVAL OF THE TEXTBOOK ADOPTION AGREEMENTS WITH HOUGHTON-MIFFLIN-HARCOURT AND BIG IDEAS LEARNING

Description

An agreement with the aforementioned publishers, for a five year adoption period, to use the following programs as the primary classroom instructional tools for mathematics instruction in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

1.  Houghton-Mifflin-Harcourt - GO Math K-5

2.  Big Ideas Learning - Big Ideas Math: Course 1-2 Regular and Advanced, Pre-Algebra

3.  Houghton-Mifflin-Harcourt/Big Ideas Learning - Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Geometry

These programs represent the best possible choices for our students and teachers, as determined by the Instructional Materials Adoption Committees, for their respective academic levels.  These textbooks and associated resources will provide a leading pathway for our teachers and students to successfully navigate the Florida Standards and demonstrate a high level of proficiency.



Recommendation
That the contract with both Houghton-Mifflin-Harcourt and Big Ideas Learning be approved.

Contact
WHITE & ROCA/MECKLER & MANOOGIAN

Financial Impact
2015-2020 purchase price will be paid with the state allocation of District Instructional Materials funds.


Attachment:  GO Math K-5 2015-2016 Updated CP.pdf
Attachment:  HMH Big Ideas Learning AGA Cost Proposal for Sarasota County.pdf
Attachment:  Big Ideas Cost Proposal.pdf