Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
4/17/2025 - 6:30 PM  
Category:
Curriculum  
Type:
Info  
Subject:
6.12 BrainPOP Resource Renewal Purchase  
Strategic Plan:
ACADEMICS
Implement the Park Hill teaching and learning model where students learn through experiences and inquiry.
 
Policy:
IF - Curriculum Development  
Provide Name(s) of Attachments:
BrainPOP Renewal  
File Attachment:
BrainPOP Renewal Quote 2025-2026.pdf
 
Provide Background Details and Rationale:
BrainPOP is a web based collection of children's educational short animated videos. BrainPOP is used in our K-5 classrooms and includes K-2 BrainPOP junior, 3-4 BrainPOP, and BrainPOP for English Learners. Video topics include science, social studies, English, math, engineering, technology, health, arts, and music. Quizzes that correspond with videos are also available. Teachers often use BrainPOP to introduce a new learning topic and for re-teaching. Videos are engaging, fun, motivating and has been vetted for safe appropriate content. Students have individual logins and teachers can share content and quizzes with student. Teachers can pick and choose specific topics for students to study, or they can let students explore and learn based on their interest. Reviewed by General Counsel  
Provide Funding Source and Estimated Cost:
$46,376 Elementary Resources budget  
Legal References:
 
Name of Persons(s) Submitting Agenda Item with Title:
 
Presenter(s) if Presentation Anticipated:
 
Recommendation
It will be recommended at the April 24, 2025 regular meeting that the Park Hill Board of Education approve the BrainPOP renewal purchase as presented.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Merri Beth Means - Director of Elementary Education
Signed By:  
Dr. Jasmine Briedwell - Assistant Superintendent - Academic Services
Signed By:  
Dr. Mike Kimbrel - Superintendent