Item 123

Authorize the Division of Instruction to contract with Diane Law, East Rochester, NH, to provide technical assistance and support to schools and districts in need of improvement, in an amount not to exceed $17,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013, with the option to renew for up to one additional fiscal year. 100% Federal Funds #124 Authorize the Division of Instruction to contract with Barbara Cohen, Antrim, NH, to provide technical assistance and support to schools and districts in need of improvement, in an amount not to exceed $17,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013, with the option to renew for up to one additional fiscal year. 100% Federal Funds #125 Authorize to enter into a contract with Southeastern Regional Education Service Center, Bedford, NH, to develop a comprehensive professional development plan and service delivery model for transitioning NH educators to the Common Core Standards, in an amount not to exceed $99,981. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013, with the option to renew for up to one additional fiscal year. 100% Federal Funds. #126 Authorize to retroactively pay the FY 2013 membership renewal fee to the MBA Research and Curriculum Center MarkED Resource Center, in the amount of $2,768. 100% General Funds.