Agenda Item
a. Purchase of Instructional Materials and Resources (Not to exceed $10,100,000)
Summary: Presented by: Ms. Stacy E. Stepney, Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum and Instruction
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the purchase of previously adopted textbooks, supplemental resources, textbook management systems, and instructional materials, including print and digital resources, from Capstone, Cengage, Clairmont Press, eDynamic, Follett, Gallopade, Gibbs Smith Education, Hello World, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Imagine Learning, McGraw Hill, Pasco, Pearson, Savvas, Social Studies School Service, STEMscopes, and Studies Weekly, in an amount not to exceed $10,100,000.
Why: According to Board Policy IFA-Instructional Media, the District must provide access to instructional resources including, but not limited to, textbooks and supplementary materials. It is necessary to purchase previously adopted textbooks, supplemental resources, textbook management systems, and instructional resources needed to replenish inventory or accommodate growth.
Details: During the 2025-2026 school year, the District may purchase previously adopted instructional resources from the following vendors that may exceed $100,000.00:
Vendor
Content/
Grade
Year Adopted
Format
*Cost Estimate
Clairmont Press
Social Studies
6-8
2018
Digital
$135,000.00
Gallopade
Social Studies
3-5
2018
Print
$455,617.58
Gibbs Smith Education
Social Studies
8
2018
Digital
$135,920.00
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Science
K-4 & 6-7
2018
Print & Digital
$3,489,193.67
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Science
5 & 8
2018
Print & Digital
$1,184,651.18
McGraw Hill
Science
Anatomy & Physical Science
2018
Digital
$794,201.70
McGraw Hill
Social Studies
9-12
2018
Digital
$887,925.00
Pasco
Science
Physics
2018
Digital
$47,180.00
Pearson
Science
AP Biology
2018
Digital
$20,000.00
Pearson
Science
Forensic
2018
Digital
$200,000.00
Savvas
Science
Biology
2018
Digital
$180,000.00
Social Studies School Service
Social Studies
6-12
2018
Digital
$246,362.22
STEMScopes
Science
K-8
2018
Digital
$587,142.80
Studies Weekly
Social Studies
8
2018
Print
$242,646.77
Total
$8,605,840.92
*Note: The quotes are based on projected enrollment, not actual enrollment.
Pursuant to Board Policy DJE III.D.3.g. 1-2, the textbook management systems and supplemental resources for schools have been evaluated annually and selected by qualified, professional personnel based on sound pedagogical judgement and in the District’s best interest. These selected resources from the following vendors may exceed $100,000.00 in a singular purchase:
Vendor
Content/
Grade
Format
*Cost Estimate
Capstone
All Areas
K-12
Digital
$161,207.76
Cengage - Gale
All Areas
K-12
Digital
$153,238.88
eDynamic
CTAE
HS
Digital
$210,000.00
Follett
All Areas
K-12
Digital Library Management System
$150,796.32
Hello World
CTAE
HS
Digital
$179,500.00
Imagine Learning
Language, Literacy, and Math/
English Learners and 3-8
Digital
$633,755.00
Total
$1,488,497.96
*Note: The quotes are based on projected enrollment, not actual enrollment.
Financial impact: The total financial impact is in an amount not to exceed $10,100,000.
Charge codes
Cost Estimate
100.1000.564100.00011.7580.9990.8010.035.0000
$698,264.35
100.1000.564000.00011.7580.9990.8010.035.0000
$7,907,576.57
100.1000.553200.00911.7410.1310.8010.035.0000
$598,201.64
100.2220.530000.00911.7410.1310.8010.035.0000
$150,796.32
100.1000.553200.00011.7450.3011.8010.035.0000
$389,500.00
460.1000.553200.07221.7130.1816.6015.094.2025
$350,000.00
Cost Estimate
$10,094,338.88
Contact: Ms. Stacy E. Stepney, Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, 678-676-0731,
Dr. Sean R. Tartt, Deputy Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, 678-676-0731,
Dr. Penny Mosley, Assistant Superintendent P-5 Curriculum and Instruction, 678-676-0137,
Dr. Rose Prejean-Harris, Assistant Superintendent 6-8 Curriculum and Instruction, 678-676-0137,
Mrs. Lummie Baker, Director, Educational Media and Instructional Materials, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, 678-676-2423
Effective: August 12, 2025
Status: Pending Approval by the Office of Legal Affairs
REVISED (GA) 25-26 DeKalb
County School District: Gallopade
3rd-5th Grade Print & Digital
Quote (1-Year Adoption Extension)
Quote created: June 6, 2024 Reference: 20240606-122056037
DeKalb County School District Lummie Baker
1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard lummie_baker@dekalbschoolsga.org
Stone Mountain, GA 30083 678-676-2421
Comments
1-Year Extension includes curriculum and digital annual licenses for:
(7730) 3rd Grade Students
(7450) 4th Grade Students
(7670) 5th Grade Students
Products & Services
Item & Description SKU Quantity &
Price
Georgia 3rd Grade Social Studies - Print/Digital Bundle for 1 GA3PS1 7,730 x $18.99
Student (1-Year)
Includes: 1 Print Student Edition. 1 digital student licenses license for 1-year
term.
Item & Description SKU Quantity &
Price
Georgia 4th Grade Social Studies - Print/Digital Bundle for 1 GA4PS1 7,450 x $18.99
Student (1-Year)
Includes: 1 Print Student Edition. 1 digital student licenses license for 1-year
term.
Georgia 5th Grade Social Studies - Print/Digital Bundle for 1 GA5PS1 7,670 x $18.99
Student (1-Year)
Includes: 1 Print Student Edition. 1 digital student licenses license for 1-year
term.
Training for Digital Products TRAIN 1 x $0.00
Training is included with your purchase at no additional cost. Our team of ex‐
perts is available to help you with anything you need, from training and sup‐
port to tips for easily navigating your tools and online resources. Live Chat is
available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Support Modules
are available for users 24/7.
One-time subtotal $433,921.50
Shipping & Handling: Delivery to individual schools $21,696.08
5% fee
Total $455,617.58
This quote expires on September 12, 2025
• Any shipping included in the quote is for shipping to a single district location.
• Quoted price is for a full single payment.
• This quote is priced, as requested, in its entirety and cannot be itemized or
subdivided.
• If there is any change in number of students, grades involved, or duration of
purchase, then a new quote must be provided.
•Training is included for any curriculum with digital access in this price for no
additional fee. That includes initial training each year, live chat, 24/7 online
module support, and a personal connection with your trainer.
Questions? Contact me
Mary Davis
Curriculum Consultant
mary@gallopade.com
+14706453345