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August 21, 2024 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 7.

Title
APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF HAND 2 MIND MAGNETIC LETTERS

Description
To approve the purchase of the magnetic letters to support the implementation of the University of Florida Literacy Institute Foundations (UFLI) within all K-2.


Gap Analysis
Progress monitoring data indicates the need for continued support to increase primary students’ performance in foundational skills, including decoding.  

Previous Outcomes 
These resources will be utilized to support the new implementation of UFLI foundations, supporting the Science of Reading.

Expected Outcomes 
Students will develop both grade-level reading foundational skills which will improve reading comprehension. 

Strategic Plan Goal

Pillar 1 - Every Student Achieves

Priority 2 - Expect Literacy for All


Recommendation
That the purchase of magnetic letters from Hand 2 Mind 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

$48,100.50

Funding Source:  Community Foundation/Strauss Grant



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