Agenda Item
b. Purchase of Instructional Materials and Resources (Not to Exceed $9,900,000)
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Sean Tartt, Acting Chief Academic Officer, Division of Teaching and Learning
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the purchase of previously adopted textbooks, supplemental resources, textbook management systems, and instructional materials, including print and digital resources, from 95 Core, Accelerate Learning, Amira Learning, BFW Publishers, Capstone, Carnegie Learning, Cengage, CodeHS, Edmentum, eDynamic, Evans & Sutherland, Find Your Grind, Follett, Hello World, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Imagine Learning, McGraw Hill, Pearson, Progress Learning, Reef Distribution, Savvas, Social Studies School Service, Studies Weekly, Textbook Warehouse, Transfr, and Vista Higher Learning in an amount not to exceed $9,900,000.
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 2026-2027 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
Accelerate Learning
Science K-2
2018
Digital
$143,785.00
Accelerate Learning
Science 3-8
2018
Digital
$208,367.25
BFW Publishers
AP World History
2018
Digital
$75,075.00
Carnegie Learning
World Languages MS & HS
2024
Print
$59,966.20
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ELA 9-12
2024
Print
$42,644.21
McGraw Hill
ELA 1-2 - Anthologies
2023
Print
$128,785.14
McGraw Hill
Social Studies - African American Studies
2018
Digital
$28,917.00
McGraw Hill
Social Studies - American Government and World Geography
2018
Digital
$1,970,186.40
McGraw Hill
ELA K-2 (TEs)
2023
Print
$251,950.60
McGraw Hill
ELA 6-8 (TEs)
2024
Print
$33,621.58
Pearson
Social Studies
AP (Human Geography, US Govt.-Politics, and Comp. Govt./Politics
2018
Digital
$125,748.75
Savvas
ES 3-5 (TEs)
2023
Print
$743,631.00
Social Studies School Service (Active Classroom)
Social Studies
6-7 and HS
2018
Digital
$246,362.22
Studies Weekly
Social Studies
K-2
2018
Print and Digital
$215,701.08
Textbook Warehouse
Fine Arts 4-5 (Band and Orchestra)
2023
Print
$1,408.25
Textbook Warehouse
World Languages ES
2024
Print
$348.25
Vista Higher Learning
World Languages MS and HS
2024
Print and Digital
$26,355.00
Vista Higher Learning
World Languages ES
2024
Print and Digital
$2,711.70
Total
$4,305,564.63
*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
95 Core
ELA K-5
Digital
$2,327,390.40
Amira Learning
ELA K-3
Digital
$590,545.00
Capstone
All Areas
K-12
Digital
$167,865.60
Cengage - Gale
All Areas
K-12
Digital
$160,900.82
CodeHS
CTAE and STEM
K-12
Digital
$90,130.00
COSM Library
Science All
Digital
$75,000.00
Edmentum
Core Electives and CTAE 6-12
Digital
$306,516.23
eDynamic
CTAE
3-12
Digital
$488,800.00
Find Your Grind
CTAE
6-12
Digital
$95,000.00
Follett
All Areas
K-12
Digital Library Management System
$155,235.60
Hello World
CTAE
3-12
Digital
$255,000.00
Imagine Learning
ELA and Math/
English Language Learners and 3-8
Digital
$520,225.00
Progress Learning
Core Content
8-12
Digital
$72,094.75
REEF
Science All
Program Support
$50,000.00
Transfr
CTAE and STEM
6-12
Digital
$105,600
Total
$5,460,303.40
*Note: The quotes are based on projected enrollment, not actual enrollment.
Financial impact: Charge codes
Cost Estimate
100.1000.564000.00011.7580.9990.8010.035.0000 (Instructional Materials - Digital)
$2,798,441.62
100.1000.564100.00011.7580.9990.8010.035.0000 (Instructional Materials - Print)
$1,507,123.01
100.1000.564000.00911.7410.1310.8010.035.0000 (Educational Media - Digital)
$328,766.42
100.2220.553200.00911.7410.1310.8010.035.0000 (Educational Media - Management System)
$155,235.60
100.1000.553200.00011.7450.3011.8010.035.0000 (CTAE)
100.1000.564000.00011.7940.3011.8010.035.0000 (CTAE)
$1,034,530
100.1000.553200.00911.7410.1310.8010.035.0000 (FLEX)
$306,516.23
100.1000.530000.00011.7480.9990.8010.035.0000 (Teaching and Learning - 95 Core)
$2,327,390.40
100.1000.553200.09511.7480.9990.8010.035.0000 (Progress Learning)
$72,094.75
100.1000.530000.00011.7480.9990.8010.035.0000 (Teaching and Learning - Amira)
$590,545.00
460.1000.553200.07221.7130.1816.6015.094.2025 (Teaching and Learning - Imagine Learning)
$520,225.00
100.1000.561200.00011.6600.9990.6010.035.0000 (Fernbank Science Center)
$125,000
Cost Estimate
$9,765,868.03
Contact: Dr. Sean R. Tartt, Deputy Chief Academic Officer, Division of Teaching and Learning, 678-676-0731
Dr. Penny Mosley, Assistant Superintendent P-5, Division of Teaching and Learning, 678-676-0137
Dr. Rose Prejean-Harris, Assistant Superintendent 6-8, Division of Teaching and Learning, 678-676-0137
Dr. Laura Neely, Interim Director, K-12 Curriculum and Instruction, 678-676-0137
Mrs. Lummie Baker, Director Educational Media and Instructional Materials, Division of Teaching and Learning, 678-676-2423
Effective: June 16, 2026
Status: Pending Approval by the Office of Legal Affairs
QUOTE PREPARED FOR: SUBSCRIPTION/DIGITAL CONTACT:
Dekalb Cnty Sch Dist Angelique Vachon-Conner
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd angelique_conner@dekalbschoolsga.org
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30083 (678) 676-1471
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 230295
CONTACT: SALES REP INFORMATION:
Angelique Vachon-Conner Keith Brown
angelique_conner@dekalbschoolsga.org keith.brown@mheducation.com
(678) 676-1471 (770) 322-0613
Value of All
Section Summary Materials Free Materials Product Subtotal
Wonders Teacher Editions $239,952.96 $0.00 $239,952.96
PRODUCT TOTAL* $239,952.96 $0.00 $239,952.96
ESTIMATED S&H** $11,997.64
ESTIMATED TAX** $0.00
GRAND TOTAL* $251,950.60
* Price firm for 90 days from quote date. Price quote must be attached to school purchase order to receive the quoted price and free materials.
**Shipping and handling charges shown are only estimates. Actual shipping and handling charges will be applied at time of order. Taxes are not included in the quote total. If
applicable, actual tax charges will be applied at time of order.
Comments:
Quote good through 9/5/2026
PLEASE INCLUDE THIS PROPOSAL WITH YOUR PURCHASE ORDER
SEND ORDER TO: McGraw Hill LLC | PO Box 182605 | Columbus, OH 43218-2605
Email: orders_mhe@mheducation.com | Phone: 1-800-338-3987 | Fax: 1-800-953-8691
QUOTE DATE: 05/07/2026 ACCOUNT NAME: Dekalb Cnty Sch Dist EXPIRATION DATE:09/05/2026
QUOTE NUMBER: KBROW-05072026120230-001 ACCOUNT #: 230295 PAGE #: 1
Product Description ISBN Qty Unit Price Free Materials Line Subtotal
Wonders Teacher Editions
READING WONDERS TEACHER EDITION PACKAGE GRADE K 978-1-26-557378-2 87 $769.08 $0.00 $66,909.96
READING WONDERS TEACHER EDITION PACKAGE GRADE 1 978-1-26-557491-8 110 $769.08 $0.00 $84,598.80
READING WONDERS TEACHER EDITION PACKAGE GRADE 2 978-1-26-557679-0 115 $769.08 $0.00 $88,444.20
Wonders Teacher Editions Subtotal: $0.00 $239,952.96
PLEASE INCLUDE THIS PROPOSAL WITH YOUR PURCHASE ORDER
SEND ORDER TO: McGraw Hill LLC | PO Box 182605 | Columbus, OH 43218-2605
Email: orders_mhe@mheducation.com | Phone: 1-800-338-3987 | Fax: 1-800-953-8691
QUOTE DATE: 05/07/2026 ACCOUNT NAME: Dekalb Cnty Sch Dist EXPIRATION DATE:08/05/2026
QUOTE NUMBER: KBROW-05072026120230-001 ACCOUNT #: 230295 PAGE #: 2
QUOTE PREPARED FOR:
Dekalb Cnty Sch Dist
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30083
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 230295 VALUE OF ALL MATERIALS $239,952.96
FREE MATERIALS $0.00
CONTACT: PRODUCT TOTAL* $239,952.96
Angelique Vachon-Conner ESTIMATED SHIPPING & HANDLING** $11,997.64
angelique_conner@dekalbschoolsga.org ESTIMATED TAX** $0.00
(678) 676-1471 GRAND TOTAL $251,950.60
SUBSCRIPTION/DIGITAL CONTACT:
Angelique Vachon-Conner
angelique_conner@dekalbschoolsga.org
(678) 676-1471
Comments:
* Price firm for 90 days from quote date. Price quote must be attached to school purchase order to receive the quoted price and free materials.
**Shipping and handling charges shown are only estimates. Actual shipping and handling charges will be applied at time of order. Taxes are not included in the quote total. If
applicable, actual tax charges will be applied at time of order.
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QUOTE DATE: 05/07/2026 ACCOUNT NAME: Dekalb Cnty Sch Dist EXPIRATION DATE:09/05/2026
QUOTE NUMBER: KBROW-05072026120230-001 ACCOUNT #: 230295 PAGE #: 3