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Approved the MagicSchool renewal for $253,500 from the General Fund-IT Budget to support teachers with lesson planning and assessment tools.
The vote: 5-0
Voted on as part of the consent agendaA group of routine items the Board votes on together with one motion. Any commissioner can pull an item out to discuss and vote on it separately. County Commission agendas (CivicClerk portal), one motion for several items (approval of the Consent Agenda items 8.01 through 10.07).
From the School Board's official minutes.
Money, as the agenda lists it: $253,500 from General Fund-IT Budget
In plain words
A two-year renewal of the MagicSchool software subscription, a platform with over 60 tools for lesson planning, resource creation, and student assessment.
What changes The district continues its MagicSchool subscription for another two years, maintaining access to the platform's instructional tools for teachers and staff.
Who and the money $253,500 from the General Fund-IT Budget for 2 years.
Stated reason (staff, quoted): "The renewal of MagicSchool supports the Strategic Plan Goals of Student Success 1D: Ensure a common vision for instruction in alignment with the district instructional framework."
Why (staff, quoted) "This renewal would continue the investment in teacher support and development, thereby fostering a positive work environment, ultimately contributing to higher levels of teacher morale and retentionA yes-or-no vote on whether an appeals or Supreme Court judge keeps the seat for another term. There is no opponent on the ballot. Florida Constitution, Article V, Section 10 rates."
Paid from General Fund
Written from the Board's minutes and the agenda item's staff text on BoardDocs, checked by script: every number appears in the record. Agenda on BoardDocs
From the record
MagicSchool RenewalLake County Schools agenda, Jun 9, 2025, item 8.09. Open the agenda on BoardDocs
I recommend the Board approve the MagicSchool renewal.
The Board's minutes record this item as approved, by a vote of 5-0.School Board minutes, Jun 9, 2025. Open the official document
The rest of this meeting
- Previous item: Approved the renewal of the Focus SIS SSS Module for $48,736 to manage student data and support services.
- Next item: Approved the renewal of the Lightspeed Analytics license for $84,000.00 to help the district track student data privacy for online applications.
- All items from Jun 9, 2025