Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
9/5/2023 - 6:30 PM  
Category:
CONSENT ACTION ITEMS  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
Approval of an Agreement Regarding the National SAM Innovation Project  
Strategic Plans:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
 
Summary:
The Wallace Foundation funded creation of the National SAM (School Administration Manager) Innovation Project (NSIP) to provide a process for school principals and other school leaders to make more effective use of their instructional leadership time. NSIP, a 501c3 non-profit corporation, is the sole provider of SAM process services, tools and materials. Springfield Public Schools (SPS) has successfully implemented the SAM process in selected schools and district level sites. SPS will pay NSIP $55,000 for a district site-license and services described in contract for school leaders, district level leaders, principals, assistant principals, instructional coaches and any other leader the district selects.  
Funding:
Title II  
Resolution
WHEREAS, The National SAM Innovation Project has the experience, knowledge, expertise and ongoing research base that will benefit our district as we continue with this project; and WHEREAS, the fee for service is $55,000 for a district site-license; and WHEREAS, The National SAMS Innovation Project’s fee for services are reimbursable through Title II funds; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the fee for services with the National SAM Innovation Project.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Nicole Moody - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:  
Larry McVey - Chief Officer
Signed By:  
Jennifer E. Gill - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Erica Austin Moved, Member Anthony Mares seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS, The National SAM Innovation Project has the experience, knowledge, expertise and ongoing research base that will benefit our district as we continue with this project; and WHEREAS, the fee for service is $55,000 for a district site-license; and WHEREAS, The National SAMS Innovation Project’s fee for services are reimbursable through Title II funds; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the fee for services with the National SAM Innovation Project.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Anthony Mares     Yes
Micah Miller     Yes
Sarah Blissett     Yes
Buffy Lael-Wolf     Yes
Erica Austin     Yes
Ken Gilmore     Yes
Debra Iams     Yes