Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
8/17/2022 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Consent Agenda  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
15.24 Review and Potential Approval of Contract with APEX for digital curriculum for secondary core content and electives for the 2022-2023 school year.  
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Goal 1:
All students will receive a high quality education in a safe and welcoming environment with equitable and high expectations, access to technology, and instruction in the California State Standards that prepare them for college and career.
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
APEX Quote.pdf
 
Summary:
Apex Learning digital curriculum was one of the world's first providers of fully online, digital curriculum for secondary education. Apex digital curriculum is California standards-aligned, includes AP courses, and are A-G and NCAA approved. The online content includes multiple means of engagement, representation (e.g. audio, video, simulations, interactive activities, video transcripts), student expression, and scaffolds for students with unique needs and English language learners. Apex digital curriculum will be available to use during the 22-23 school year for enrichment, credit recovery, virtual learning, and summer school at the middle and high school levels. Apex will provide professional development for classroom teachers on effective blended learning and differentiation techniques and best practices for student orientation, classroom management, active learning, positive learning environments, accommodations, student motivation, and instructional interventions when integrating online content.  
Funding:
LCFF Targeted Supplemental Grant  
Fiscal Impact:
$140,736.39  
Recommendation
Move to Approve contract with APEX for digital curriculum for secondary core content and electives for the 2022-2023 school year.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Louise Neville - Administrative Assistant
Signed By:  
Jennifer Sachs - Chief, Educational Services
Signed By:  
Elizabeth McClanahan - Director of Purchasing and Warehouse
Signed By:  
Dr. Lisa Gonzales - Chief Business Officer
Signed By:  
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Keisha Nzewi Moved, Member Linda Mayo seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to Approve contract with APEX for digital curriculum for secondary core content and electives for the 2022-2023 school year.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Linda Mayo     Yes
Debra Mason     Yes
Cherise Khaund     Yes
Keisha Nzewi     Yes
Erin McFerrin     Yes