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Laredo ISD committee approves $300,000 purchase of instructional software and certification exams
Summary
The board approved a $300,000 purchase under Dallas ISD’s CTPA contract for instructional software, assessments and certification exam licenses to support career and technical education and entrepreneurship programs for more than 1,600 students.
The Laredo Independent School District special committee approved Item 2 on Oct. 23 to purchase instructional software licenses, consulting and assessments under the Dallas ISD Central Texas Purchasing Alliance (CTPA) contract ER‑207681 FED at an estimated cost of $300,000.
A district presenter explained the purchase covers certification exams, including Rise Up customer service and sales representative certifications, and curriculum tied to industry‑based certifications (IBCs). Staff said over 1,600 students are enrolled in the entrepreneurship class linked to the IBC curriculum.
Board members approved the motion by voice vote. The committee did not record a roll‑call tally in the meeting transcript. Staff indicated the purchase is part of the district’s accountability and career‑readiness programming.
Procurement will proceed under the CTPA contract terms; staff said the licenses are intended to expand student access to certification exams and related curriculum.
