Agenda Item
c. Purchase of Apex Learning Courses from Edmentum (Not to exceed $538,052.07)
Summary: Presented by: Ms. Stacy E. Stepney, Chief Academic Officer, Curriculum & Instruction
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the purchase of a districtwide license for Apex learning courses from Edmentum at a cost not to exceed $538,052.07.
Why: Virtual learning provides a platform that allows students equitable access to content, improving learning outcomes for all students. With access to core middle school and high school courses and Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathway courses at any time, any place, students can work at a pace that suits them.
Details: Edmentum provides content efficacy to address diverse student needs, promote on-time graduation, and prepare each student for college and work. The digital content can be used to enhance online learning for students through synchronous and asynchronous instruction. This content:
Creates equitable opportunities for students to access quality digital content.
Supports the school district's Board-approved curriculum.
Provides the ability to personalize learning for learners.
Provides a complete course of study that offers active learning, standards coverage, and depth of instruction.
Provides progress monitoring.
Provides integrated formative and summative assessments.
Pursuant to Board Policy DJE (III.D.3.g.2), the purchase of Edmentum’s Apex learning courses does not require a competitive bid because it meets the policy definition of supplemental resources needed for instruction. In addition, Edmentum’s Apex learning courses were evaluated and selected by qualified professional personnel based on sound pedagogical judgment and in the school district’s best interest.
Financial impact: The Financial impact is $538,052.07 to purchase a districtwide license.
General Funds: 100.1000.561200.00011.6020.1041.6013.035.0000
Edmentum Cost Summary
Year
Cost
2021-2022
$472,500.00
2022-2023
$403,296.00 *
2023-2024
$557,270.26
2024-2025
$590, 179.44
2025-2026
$538, 052.07
*Note: High school content was purchased, and middle school content was added mid-year.
Contact: Ms. Stacy E. Stepney, Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum & Instruction, 678.676.0731
Dr. Sean R. Tartt, Deputy Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum & Instruction, 678.676.0731
Dr. Rose Prejean-Harris, Assistant Superintendent (6-12), Division of Curriculum & Instruction, 678.676.0137
Ms. Keatra Wright, Director of FLEX Academy, Division of Curriculum & Instruction, 678.676.4141
Effective: July 15, 2025 - June 30, 2026
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
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