Consider/Approve the Purchase of College Board Services (Advanced Placement) Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning The estimated costs are based on the 2025-2026 AP testing numbers. The approximate quantity of the 25-26 AP exams ordered was 4,699. These exams have different prices based on the students' free and redacted lunch eligibility. Typically, free and reduced exa

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5.V. Consider/Approve the Purchase of College Board Services (Advanced Placement) Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning The estimated costs are based on the 2025-2026 AP testing numbers. The approximate quantity of the 25-26 AP exams ordered was 4,699. These exams have different prices based on the students' free and redacted lunch eligibility. Typically, free and reduced exams are $20 and normal pricing is $50. The total estimated price for 2026-2027 AP exams is $109,266. The College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program is a globally recognized academic initiative that allows high school students to engage in rigorous, college-level curricula. The College Board provides standardized course frameworks, instructional resources, teacher professional development, and annual standardized examinations across over 30 subjects. Students enroll in AP courses taught by certified high school teachers. In May, students take standardized AP exams scored on a scale of 1 to 5. Scores of 3 or higher are widely accepted for college credit or advanced placement at thousands of post-secondary institutions worldwide. Implementing and maintaining the College Board AP program is a critical component of our district's commitment to academic excellence and equity. AP courses challenge students to develop critical thinking, analytical writing, and problem-solving skills essential for success in higher education. Research consistently shows that students who take AP exams are more likely to graduate from college in four years. The College Board ensures that our advanced courses meet rigorous national standards through a formal AP Course Audit process, validating the quality of our district’s curriculum. Students will be the primary beneficiaries of these services. Earning college credit in high school directly reduces future tuition costs for families. Completion of AP courses demonstrates academic ambition and rigor on college applications. Students transition to higher education with confidence, having already mastered college-level workloads. Additionally, both staff and the school district also benefit from these services. Teachers receive access to subject-specific AP Summer Institutes and ongoing training, elevating instructional quality across the entire department. By funding AP exams and resources, the district removes financial barriers for low-income and underrepresented students, fostering an inclusive culture of high achievement. Finally, AP contributes to our district's overall accountability ratings for college-readiness standards. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of College Board Services (Advanced Placement) and authorizes the Superintendent or designee to execute purchases, renewals, and contracts in the best interest of the District. Attachments: ( 1 ) COLLEGE BOARD - COST ESTIMATE - AP - JUNE 2026 5/27/2026 at 5:01 PM