PAES%20LAB.pdf

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MATTHEW R. RIGGS
SUPERINTENDENT

ANTHONY J. TAGLIENTE
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Boone County Schools

69 AVENUE B » MADISON, WEST VIRGINIA 25130

304-369-3131
FAX 304-369-6789

BOARD of EDUCATION

JAMES A. CRAIG
PRESIDENT

CHARLES J. GIBSON
VICE PRESIDENT

BARRY L. BROWN
MEMBER

KIMBERLY DUTY
MEMBER

DARLENE J. MCCLURE
MEMBER

May 21, 2025
Members of the Boone County Board of Education,
I respectfully submit a correction to a previous board agenda item regarding the purchase of a

Practical Assessment Exploration System (PAES) lab. The original submission incorrectly listed
the sole source vendor. The correct vendor is PAES Productions, LLC.

Lam requesting approval to_proceed-with the purchase of the PAES lab using funds from the —
recently awarded Guidepost to Graduation grant.

The PAES lab will provide students with intellectual disabilities an invaluable opportunity to
develop essential work-related skills in a structured, hands-on environment. This aligns with our
district’s mission to support transition services and expand work-based learning opportunities.

The PAES lab is a unique and comprehensive curriculum designed to simulate a real-world work
environment. It allows students to explore and build competencies across multiple job skill areas
while promoting independence and work readiness.

Due to the proprietary and specialized nature of the PAES system, this purchase qualifies as a
sole-source procurement. The system is exclusively available through PAES Productions, LLC.

A corrected sole-source letter is attached to reflect this information.

This purchase aligns with the Guidepost to Graduation grant objectives and directly supports our
efforts to prepare students for meaningful post-secondary outcomes.

Bretta Cook
Director of Exceptional Children

“High Expectations...Every Student, Every Chance, Every Day”


Boone County Schools

Department of Exceptional Children

69 Ave. B
Madison, WV 25130
(304)-369-3 131

Bretta Cook- Director

Sole Source Justification for PAES Lab

(Practical Assessment Exploration System)
Vendor: PAES Productions, LLC
Product: Practical Assessment Exploration System (PAES Lab)

Description of the Product:

The PAES Lab is a structured, hands-on assessment and training system used to support the
development and evaluation of functional and vocational skills for individuals with disabilities. It

includes-task-based-activities-across five -vocational domains: Business/Marketing,
Construction/Industrial, Processing/Production, Consumer/Service, and Computer/Technology.
The system simulates a work environment to help identify students’ skill levels, interests, and
areas for growth.

Market Research Summary:

To determine whether PAES Lab qualifies for sole source procurement, a review of other
vocational assessment and training resources was conducted. The following products and
vendors were evaluated:

¢ Brigance Transition Skills Inventory — Provides academic and life skills assessments
but does not include hands-on work simulation.

e SkillsUSA Career Essentials — Offers a digital curriculum for employability skills, with
a focus on soft skill development rather than task-based performance.

¢ Project Discovery (Education Associates) — Includes career exploration kits, but the
delivery format and assessment tools differ from the PAES model.

¢ Attainment Company’s Vocational Assessment Tools — Offers general vocational tools
and curricula, but lacks the integrated lab setup and structured assessment components of
PAES.

Based on available information and consultation with colleagues in the field, no alternative was

identified that combines structured task-based training, cross-domain coverage, and work
simulation in the same format.


Research included vendor website reviews, product brochures, peer feedback, and informal
discussions with transition coordinators in other districts.

Justification for Sole Source Designation:

1. Vendor-Specific Design: PAES Productions, LLC is the sole provider of the PAES Lab
and associated training.

2. Limited Comparable Options: Reviewed products differ in delivery format or content
structure and may not support the intended program model.

3. Implementation Consistency: Using the full PAES Lab system supports
standardization, staff training, and long-term program continuity.

Conclusion:

Based on the research conducted_and the specific program needs, it is recommended that PAES
Productions, LLC be approved as a sole-source vendor for this purchase.


PAES

PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT EXPLORATION SYSTEM

Sales Quote S-QUO1713

April 9, 2025
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Boone County Schools

Bretta Kuhn Cook Submit Purchase Orders to:

69 Ave B orders@paesauthor.com
Madi

adisen, WVae020 Include Quote # on PO
USA
Valid to Salesperson Payment Terms
October 9, 2025 Tanner Amaral Net 60 Days

No. Description Quantity Line Amount

1004 Practical Assessment Exploration System 2024 Edition 1 39,875.00

Curriculumr Components with PAES:
* Business/Marketing Component

* Computer Technology Component

* Consumer/Service Component

* Processing/Production Component

¢ Construction/Industrial Component
7 Shelving Units for Storage

1 Heavy Duty Workbench

Lab unpack & One-Day On-Site Training
First Year Software License Included

OPTIONAL: PAES Scan - Pre-paid Annual License Renewal
Up to Five Years ($1,000.00 each year, 5 Years = $5,000.00
2024 Audio Job Cards $1,295.00 (Available Spring 2025)
Subtotal 39,875.00
$e TION 339,875.00
Total Tax 0.00
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39,875.00

Total 5 Incl. Tax

PAES-Scan App Notes:

PAES-Scan is a clouc-based program that requires a yearly renewal.
Each Renewal License is $1,500.00 per year.

OR Pre-Purchase up to 5 years at $1,000.00 each

Software is compatible with the following Devices (Not included with purchase of app license)
* iPad or Android Tablet v, 5.1 or above
* Requires a 9.7" Screen or Larger

PAES Productions, LLC, 145 West Broadway - Suite 20, Mesa, AZ 85210


PAES

January 2025
Re: West Virginia

To Whom It May Concern:

This letter provides official notice that PAES Productions, Inc. is the Sole Source provider for the

following program:

Practical Assessment Exploration System - PAES®

We are the only company that can distribute or produce the program nationally and internationally.

Tanner Amaral, Rachel Bricker and Kathi George are the elegible sales representative in the state of

West Virginia.

All orders should be submitted to PAES Productions, Inc., P.O. Box 4951, Thousand Oaks, CA 91359, or

emailed to orders@paesauthor.com. Our Federal Tax ID is 93-4141887.

If you need any further information, please feel free to give us a call.

Sincerely,

lan Swisher

CEO, PAES Productions, Inc.

PAES Productions, Inc. * 646.648.6432 « www.paesauthor.com