Agenda Item
a. Instructional Resources (Not to Exceed $1,400,000)
Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Kiana King, Interim Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the purchase of supplemental instructional resources and materials, both printed and digital, for the English Learners Department in an amount not to exceed $­­1,400,000.
Why: The selected vendors have been carefully vetted and identified to
improve access to meaningful content,
increase awareness of sound instructional practices,
provide technological assets that promote creativity, connections, and innovation, and
engage students in rigorous activities/ assessments.
These research-based supplemental instructional resources and materials provide full access to the DCSD’s rigorous curriculum to the school district’s diverse population.
DeKalb County School District adheres to Title III (Federal) funding allocation to provide supplemental services to improve the English language proficiency and academic achievement of English Learners.
Details: The DeKalb County School District will purchase supplemental instructional resources and materials to support the academic success of English Learners served through the Division of Student Services (English Learners Department) in accordance with Board Policy DJE (III.D.3.g).
Financial impact: The total financial impact for SY2026-2027 is not to exceed the amount of $1,400,000.
Title III Funds and general funds will be used to purchase these resources.
Charge codes: 460.1000.553200.07221.7130.1816.6015.094.2026 and 100.1000.553200.07711.7130.1353.6015.094.0000
Contact: Mrs. Kiana King, Interim Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services
Dr. Evelyn Hall, Executive Director of English Learners Department, Division of Student Services
Effective: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
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Quote Prepared On January 27, 2026
Quote Valid Through October 15, 2026
Quote No. 2512214004
Version No. 2
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Mishawn Meszar
DeKalb County School District mmeszar@vistahigherlearning.com
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Qty Item Number Description Unit Price Total Value Total Cost
100 978-1-54334-096-9 Get Ready Soar Practice Book(10-pack) $189.95 $18,995.00 $18,995.00
Get Ready Soar Supersite Plus + Online
300 978-1-54337-198-7 $83.95 $25,185.00 $25,185.00
Workbook(3 year license)
500 978-1-54333-555-2 Get Ready Soar Student Edition $39.95 $19,975.00 $19,975.00
20 978-1-54335-570-3 Get Ready Soar Teacher Kit $449.95 $8,999.00 $8,999.00
Total Cost $73,154.00
Est. Shipping $1,768.89
Est. Grand Total Cost $74,922.89
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