Item 58

Authorize the Division of Program Support to enter into a contract with Demonstrated Success, Rye, NH, to assist the Department in three areas: 1)oversight of the expansion of the Initiative for School Empowerment and Excellence system and the PerformancePLUS system used by schools to improve instruction, 2)implementation of the Statewide Longitudinal Data System Initiatives, and 3)help facilitate the collection and exchange of data for state-wide student assessment, in the amount of $269,390. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016, with the option to renew for up to one additional fiscal year. 100% Federal Funds.