Document type | memo |
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Date | 2025-05-21 |
Source URL | https://go.boarddocs.com/wv/booneboe/Board.nsf/files/DH3Q96682B2F/$file/PAES%20LAB.pdf |
Entity | boone_county_schools (Boone Co., WV) |
Entity URL | https://www.boonecountyboe.org/en-US |
Raw filename | PAES%20LAB.pdf |
Stored filename | 2025-05-21-e66ee1bf48013b492dc32398cf0922bb-memo.txt |
Parent document: REVISED (Removed 6.12 CIS and 6.16 Prof. Dev. - Regular Meeting - Meeting #34-06-02-2025.pdf
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 Page 1/1 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 i ss 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