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Guilford County Board of Education
Regular Meeting
June 9, 2009
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To: |
Members, Board of Education
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From: |
Maurice O. Green, Superintendent
Barbara Zwadyk, Chief Curriculum and Organizational Development Officer
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Date: |
June 5, 2009
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RE: |
Approval of Compass Learning –Odyssey Contract
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Attached are the Compass Learning Odyssey Price Quote Contract and Pilot- To -Purchase Agreement for Services effective from June 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010.
Odyssey will replace Plato and result in large savings to the district after year one.
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Odyssey |
Plato |
Year 1 |
$117,000 |
$117,000 |
Year 2 |
$30,000
(new hub to replace Pilot)
$16,000
(renewal fee)
Total- $46,000 |
$117,000 |
Year 3 |
$16,000 |
$117,00 |
This product provides computer assisted instruction in modules aligned with our standard courses of study and our pacing guides. This tool provides for intervention, remediation, and enrichment. It serves as the basis for credit and course recovery during the regular day and in Saturn. Middle Colleges, Twilight and SCALE use this tool as well for new courses on an as needed basis.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the board approve a contract with Compass Learning Odyssey to provide computer assisted instruction in modules aligned with the district’s standard courses of study and pacing guides. The contract amount for these services is $117,000. The services will be effective from June 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010.
Attachment #1 - Price Quote
Attachment #2 - Pilot-to-Purchase Agreement for Services
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