Consider/Approve the Purchase of College Board Services (SAT/PSAT) Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning The Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) and  Preliminary SAT (PSAT) or National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQ) are college readiness assessments administered by College Board that provide students with benchmark data, scholarship opportunities, and measures of

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5.W. Consider/Approve the Purchase of College Board Services (SAT/PSAT) Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning The Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) and  Preliminary SAT (PSAT) or National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQ) are college readiness assessments administered by College Board that provide students with benchmark data, scholarship opportunities, and measures of academic preparedness for postsecondary education. For the 2026-2027 school year, the district is estimated to administer the PSAT/NMSQT to approximately 2,985 students in grades 10 and 11 and the SAT to approximately 3,133 students in grades 10-12, with an estimated net total cost of $166,584.05. The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) and PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test / National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test) School Day assessments provide students with the opportunity to take college readiness exams during the regular school day at no cost to families. These assessments help students measure academic progress, fulfill college entrance requirements, and access scholarship opportunities, while also providing schools with valuable data to support student achievement and postsecondary planning. The College Board’s Early Participation Program is an initiative to support the involvement of high school students in the college-going process. Students are connected to colleges, scholarship providers, and recommendations for AP subject area enrollment based on test scores and survey responses. Annual reports by this vendor for AP, PSAT, and SAT student performance provide feedback for campus and district instructional improvement. Scores on the AP, TSIA 2.0 (Accuplacer), PSAT, and SAT exams provide college readiness benchmarks to CFBISD students, parents, and staff. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of College Board Services (SAT/PSAT) and authorizes  the Superintendent or her designee to execute purchases, renewals and contracts in the best interest of the District. Attachments: ( 1 ) COLLEGE BOARD - COST ESTIMATE - SAT-PSAT - JUNE 2026 5/27/2026 at 5:05 PM