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August 21, 2024 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 5.

Title
APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF GEODES BY GREAT MINDS

Description
To approve the purchase of Geodes by Great Minds will provide supplemental reading materials for our Literacy Interventionists (K-5) to use for the implementation of structured literacy practices aligned with the Science of Reading.

Gap Analysis
Progress monitoring data indicated the need for Tier 2 and Tier 3 instruction to continue to support reading foundational skills and reading comprehension.

Previous Outcomes 
These resources will be utilized to support the new Literacy Interventionist positions. 

Expected Outcomes 
Students will develop both grade level reading foundational skills which will lead to improved overall reading comprehension.

Strategic Plan Goal

Pillar 1 - Every Student Achieves

Priority 2 - Expect Literacy for All


Recommendation
That the purchase of Geodes by Great Minds be approved as presented.

Contact Information

AMY BEECHY   amy.beechy@sarasotacountyschools.net

JENNIFER MAINELLI   jennifer.mainelli@sarasotacountyschools.net

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



Financial Impact

$259,253

Funding Source: Community Foundation/Strauss Grant



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Geodes Quote8/6/2024Cover Memo