Agenda Item
c. Princeton Review SAT Test Prep (Not to exceed $378,000) ~ Updated 9.6.2024
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Candace Alexander, Chief Accountability & Continuous Improvement, Division of Accountability & Continuous Improvement
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the contract for the Princeton Review SAT Test Prep Initiative in an amount not to exceed $378,000.00.
Why: In alignment of Strategic Goal Area 1: Student Academic Success with equity and access, this request is for contracted services from Princeton Review to provide SAT Test Prep for DCSD High School Students. The goal is to level the playing field by offering our students a better chance at achieving higher test scores which are key for college admissions and scholarships. Participating in test prep can also bolster their academic skills more broadly, improving their overall educational outcomes and long-term economic prospects.
Details: This period of service is the 2024-2025 school year.
Financial impact: The purchase amount not to exceed $378,000 will be paid using funds budgeted by Title IV & Curriculum and Instruction:
$150,000 from 462.1000.530000.03221.7020.1779.8010.090.2025
$ 100,000 from 100.1000.530000.09511.7480.9990.8010.035.0000
$128,000 from 100.2100.530000.02011.7020.9990.8010.090.0000
Contact: Dr. Thomas Glanton, Area Superintendent of High Schools, Division of Schools & Leadership
Dr. Candace Alexander, Chief of Accountability & Continuous Improvement, Division of Accountability & Continuous Improvement
Mr. Damian Bounds, Executive Administrator, Division of Schools & Leadership
Mr. Ennis Harvey, Executive Administrator, Division of Schools & Leadership
Mrs. Michelle Dillard, Chief of Schools & Leadership, Division of Schools & Leadership
Effective: Implementation begins September 2024
Status: Approved for Legal Sufficiency
Fall 2024 Spring 2025
September 21st – Pretest January 18th – Pretest
28th – Session 1 25th – Session 1
October 5th – Session 2 February 1st - Session 2
High School 12th - Session 3 8th - Session 3
26th - Session 4 15th - Session 4
SAT Plan
Timeline November 2nd - Session 5 March 1st - Session 5
9th - Session 6 8th – Session 6
16th – Mock 15th – Mock
23rd – Mock 22nd – Mock
December 7th – CollegeBoard SAT March 24th – 28th: School Day
Administration Administration(All Identified High
Schools)