Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 4/26/2023 - 6:00 PM
Category: Consent Agenda
Type: Action
Subject: 15.11 Review and Potential Approval of Three Year Renewal of Gizmos (Explore Learning) Digital Licensing for Grades 9-12 Students and Teachers
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:
Gizmos Quote 1-3 years (1).pdf
Summary: The digital licensing will be available to all students and teachers in grades 9-12 for use in class and at home until June 2026. Gizmos, by ExploreLearning, is used as a supplementary NGSS-aligned resource in our high schools. It provides digital access to science and math simulations and labs. Students are given the opportunity to explore, explain, and apply new knowledge within each Gizmo. In support of STEM in MDUSD, the Mt. Diablo Education Foundation is partnering with MDUSD to purchase this licensing and will be contributing toward the cost.
Funding: $48,000 ESSER III 32130 $2,125 Learning Recovery Block Grant 34350
Fiscal Impact $50,125
Recommendation: Move to approve three year renewal of Gizmos (Explore Learning) digital licensing for grades 9-12 students and teachers.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Louise Neville - Administrative Assistant
Signed By:
Jennifer Sachs - Chief, Educational Services
Signed By:
Nancy Chen - Chief Accountant
Signed By:
Dr. Lisa Gonzales - Chief Business Officer
Signed By:
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Linda Mayo Moved, Member Debra Mason seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve three year renewal of Gizmos (Explore Learning) digital licensing for grades 9-12 students and teachers.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Debra Mason     Yes
Cherise Khaund     Yes
Linda Mayo     Yes
Erin McFerrin     Yes
Keisha Nzewi     Yes