Agenda Item
d. RFP 23-545 Academic Recovery Plan Software Initial Contract Approval (not to exceed $4,003,684.67)
Summary: Presented by: Ms. Stacy Stepney, Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum & Instruction
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the contract for RFP No. 23-545 for district Academic Recovery Plan in an amount not to exceed $4,003,684.67 to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This agenda item seeks the Board of Education approval for the first of three, one-year renewal options.
Why: This request is for contracted services from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt to provide and implement an Academic Recovery Plan Software Solution designed to address learning loss, propel students to proficiency and to accelerate student learning rates. On-site professional learning for teachers and building leaders is included as a required, integral part of the solution.
Details: This recommendation is for a contract with three, one-year contract renewal options. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is located at 125 High Street, Boston, MA 02110.
Financial impact: The total budget for these services is allocated from the cost code (448.1000.553200.30521.7210.4190.8010.035.2022), under the district’s ESSER Funds and would not impact the general budget for this academic year.
Contact: Dr. Bernetta Jones, Administrator, Office of the Superintendent, 678.676.1200
Dr. Sherry Johnson, Director of School Improvement, Office of Federal Programs, 678.676.1200
Effective: July 2023
Status: Approved by Legal Counsel