ITEM V.A. - Approval to Purchase New Norm Referenced Tests - August 16, 2010

Oct 5, 2026

Livonia Public Schools Board of Education meeting item V.A. recommends approval to purchase new norm-referenced tests. The proposal is to buy the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) Form E and the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) Form 7 for grades 3, 6, and 8. The purchase includes test books, answer documents, and scoring services from Riverside Publishing at a total cost of $70,523.16. The rationale cites loss of support for the prior Stanford 9/OLSAT 7 assessment and notes board curriculum committee review, with funding from existing assessment administration funds and the technology reserve account.

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ITEM V.A.

Approval to Purchase New Norm Referenced Tests

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What tests are being recommended for purchase?

The recommendation is to purchase ITBS Form E and CogAT Form 7 for use at grades 3, 6, and 8.

Why is the purchase of new norm-referenced tests needed?

A new norm-referenced test is needed because the prior Stanford 9/OLSAT 7 assessment used for about 14 years will no longer be supported by Pearson Publishing.

How will the purchase be funded?

Funds currently used for Stanford/OLSAT assessment administration, along with funds from the technology reserve account, will be used for this purchase.

Oct 5, 2026

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