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July 16, 2024 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 13.

Title
APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS OR SERVICES FROM MCGRAW HILL THAT ARE EXEMPT FROM THE BIDDING PROCESS

Description
Pursuant to State Board Rules 6A-1.012, 11b Purchasing Policies, the requirement for requesting competitive solicitations for commodities or contractual services from three or more sources is hereby waived as authorized by Section 1010.04(4)(a), F.S., for the purchase by district school boards of educational services and any type of copyrighted materials where such materials are purchased directly from the producer or publisher, the owner of the copyright, an exclusive agent within the state, a governmental agency or a recognized educational institution.

Gap Analysis

These instructional materials enhance and extend the learning experience for career dual enrollment students. McGraw Hill provides state-adopted instructional materials for STC’s Career Certificate Programs:

• Accounting Operations

• Business Management

• Legal Admin Specialist

• Medical Admin Specialist

 

STC will be purchasing texts for the high school Career Dual Enrollment for the 2024-25.

Previous Outcomes 
McGraw Hill texts and supporting materials have been used in prior school years successfully meeting the curriculum needs of these programs.

Expected Outcomes 
These text support current and relevant instruction related to careers aligned to each program’s outcomes.

Strategic Plan Goal

Pillar 1 - Every Student Achieves

Priority 1.3 - Embrace Strong Instruction


Recommendation
That the McGraw Hill proposal to purchase materials and services exempt from the bidding process, be approved as presented.

Contact Information

RON DIPILLO   ron.dipillo@sarasotacountyschools.net

RACHAEL O'DEA   rachael.o'dea@sarasotacountyschools.net



Financial Impact
$75,000.00
Funding Source: General

ATTACHMENTS:
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7.16.24 Exempt - McGraw Hill6/12/2024Cover Memo