Item 67

Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the NH College and University Council, Concord, NH, to expand professional development opportunities and improve teacher quality for secondary teachers and counselors regarding academic rigor and promotion of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics studies, to promote high school student career and college-readiness through participation in a rigorous high school curriculum; and to encourage enrollment in post-secondary STEM studies, in the amount of $131,924. Effective October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, with an option to renew for up to one additional fiscal year. 100% Other Funds.