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5.AD • Action ItemsCARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (Dallas County)

Consider/Approve Renewal Purchase of Amira for the 26-27 School Year Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning This purchase is for a one-year agreement with Amira Learning for the renewal of Amira Reading and Math for students. The renewal of the program will be for primary use in K-1 Math and K-5 Reading. This product is a data-driven resource that is highly aligned to the

Presented in: CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting on 2026-06-04
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 4.2/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (7 - 0)
“Action on Consider/Approve Renewal Purchase of Amira for the 26-27 School Year Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning This purchase is for a one-year agreement with Amira Learning for ”
MB
Marjorie Burns
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
YES
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Ileana Garza-Rojas
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
YES
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Cassandra Hatfield
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
YES
RS
Randy Schackmann
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
YES
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Tara Hrbacek
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
YES
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Kim Brady
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
YES
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Carolyn Benavides
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

5.AD. Consider/Approve Renewal Purchase of Amira for the 26-27 School Year Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning This purchase is for a one-year agreement with Amira Learning for the renewal of Amira Reading and Math for students. The renewal of the program will be for primary use in K-1 Math and K-5 Reading. This product is a data-driven resource that is highly aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. This program is designed to help students master state standards and close learning gaps by creating a personalized learning plan and providing adaptive instruction. It will be a supplemental learning resource for intervention. The program will provide an online assessment to track and monitor progress and growth in reading and math. $355, 257.50 - Local Funds Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the renewal purchase of Amira for the 2026 - 2027 school year and designates authority to the Superintendent, or her designee, to execute contracts and purchases in the best interest of the District. Attachments: ( 1 ) QUOTE 26-27 AMIRA 5/28/2026 at 2:33 PM

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.2/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.