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August 21, 2024 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 6.

Title
APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CATAPULT LEARNING LLC (TITLE I SCHOOLS' SERVICE PROVIDER) AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
To provide Title I, Part A mandated instructional services utilizing Title I funds at participating private schools to eligible students, parents, and staff.  (See Exhibit A)  Term is July 2, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

Gap Analysis
Catapult Learning provides service to 12 of 14 private school partners in Sarasota through their Title I equitable share allocations. During the 2024-2025 school year, Catapult will provide instructional services to students, instructional coaching to staff and family engagement throughout the school year and immediately following the close of school.

Previous Outcomes 
Catapult has been a private school’s service provider for many years.  Each year, private schools are given options as to how to meet the expectations of the Title I grant.  This contract facilitates the choice of a Third Party Service Provider for the private school partners. 

Expected Outcomes 
With the additional services and materials being offered, student growth outcomes are expected. 

Strategic Plan Goal

Pillar 1 - Every Student Achieves

Priority 3 - Embrace Strong Instruction


Recommendation
That the Educational Services Agreement with Catapult Learning LLC be approved as presented.

Contact Information

KRISTI D’SOUZA   kristi.d'souza@sarasotacountyschools.net

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



Financial Impact
Federal Funding: Title 1 ($312,000); Title II ($15,000)

ATTACHMENTS:
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Agreement8/19/2024Cover Memo