Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 4/26/2023 - 6:00 PM
Category: Consent Agenda
Type: Action
Subject: 15.12 Review and Potential Approval of Two Year Renewal of Apex (Edmentum) Digital Licensing
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 - 1 year.pdf
Apex - 2 year.pdf
Summary: The Apex digital licensing provides digital learning options for our middle school and high school students. Apex is used in MDUSD as a resource for supplementing classroom instruction and for our credit recovery courses. Apex curriculum is California standards-aligned, includes AP courses, and are A-G 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 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 instructinal interventions when integrating online content.
Funding: $65,000 ESSER III 32130 $216,472.78 Learning Recovery Block Grant 34350
Fiscal Impact $281,472.78
Recommendation: Move to approve two year renewal of Apex (Edmentum) digital licensing.
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 two year renewal of Apex (Edmentum) digital licensing.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Keisha Nzewi     Yes
Erin McFerrin     Yes
Linda Mayo     Yes
Cherise Khaund     Yes
Debra Mason     Yes