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Agenda Plus
School Board of Clay County
June 3, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting
Title
C7 - Approval for new 3-year Florida Virtual School Curriculum Contract for K-12
Description

FLVS curriculum is designed for students looking for high-quality education, unparalleled flexibility and support, an academic challenge, and ownership of their education in a safe, distraction-free learning environment. Students have a variety of tuition-free, flexible and full-time options to choose from and can enroll in either one or multiple courses. Students have convenient 24/7 online access to more than 190 courses – including NCAA-approved core, electives, world languages, career and technical education, honors, college prep, and Advanced Placement® – allowing them to study anytime and anywhere.  Florida Virtual School (the district and all of our individual schools) are accredited by Cognia and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). SACS CASI is an accrediting division of Cognia. Our courses meet all Florida Standards. In addition, our core course curriculum has been approved by the NCAA.

Gap Analysis

Clay Virtual Academy offered FLVS virtual instruction to CCDS K-12 students during the 20-21 school year.  CVA will not pay upfront for courses, but by course, after the student’s grace period has passed.

Previous Outcomes

FLVS virtual curriculum was used in the 20-21 school year for all K-12 students.  Reports have been generated and shared with stakeholders to assist in the monitoring of student progress. 

Expected Outcomes

Students will continue to use the FLVS curriculum and will be monitored for progress by teachers, guidance counselors, lab facilitators, office staff, and administration. 

Teachers will differentiate instruction by holding live lessons and tutoring sessions.

Strategic Plan Goal

Goal: 1.1.1 Develop and maintain high quality curriculum frameworks and guides.  1.1.4 Explore innovative program options for rigorous opportunities at the elementary and secondary levels.  

Strategy:  To provide weekly updates of progress to guidance, administration, and lab facilitators for our CVA blended students in order to work closely with them in holding students accountable.  The addition of a home room model and a Student Success team will help in the monitoring and encouragement of our full time CVA students.

Recommendation

That the Clay County School Board approve to continue with the FLVS curriculum for the next 3 years.

Contact

Roger Dailey, Chief Academic Officer, 904.336.6904, Roger.Dailey@myoneclay.net

Financial Impact
We will pay curriculum fees ($43-$85) per course, per segment, based on students taking an FLVS course with a Clay Virtual teacher. Due to COVID-19, more students are now taking virtual courses. Therefore, we are expecting an increase in cost for the FLVS curriculum over the next couple of years. Estimated total annual cost of the FLVS contract will be $650,000-$700,000 per year with an option to renew after the 3rd year. Year 1: $700,000, Year 2: $650,000, Year 3: $650,000.
Review Comments
Attachments
210098 FL Virtual School (1).pdf