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Marjorie Golstrand, identified in the meeting as co-chair for the K–12 library department, and Kimberly Borden, one of the presenting librarians, told the committee that restoring positions allowed librarians to expand instruction, increase circulation and develop new programming. “We are curators of print resources,” Borden said, adding that librarians now also “create print resources that are current, relevant, diverse, and support the curriculum” and that they “ensure equitable digital access” through resources such as PebbleGo, BookFlix, Gale and National Geographic.

Presenters credited the reinstated staffing with improved collection development, restored scheduled library visits, and expanded programming including author visits, robotics and STEAM initiatives, student-created graphic novels, and an “inflatable classroom” used for literature activities. One presenter said she secured three grants, including a $3,000 grant used to purchase updated nonfiction titles.

Librarians noted remaining operational constraints. They said librarians are frequently pulled to substitute teach, which reduces time for inventory, shelving and collection maintenance; the department requested summer per-diem days to address that work. When asked to quantify the request, a librarian told the committee “85 days” as the amount of summer time she would ideally need to complete inventory and catch up on collection tasks. A district staff member told the committee she would draft the proposal and bring language back to the personnel review group for consideration.

The presenters also raised a web-access issue: library resources are now housed in ClassLink and staff were unsure whether parents have direct access to that portal. A board member asked who reviews book purchases; the presenters said each librarian selects titles and then the selections route to district administrators for final review. A district administrator on the record was Mrs. Snyder.

Why it matters: Presenters said a certified, full-time librarian in each building correlates with higher reading and research outcomes and credited the restored positions with measurable improvements in circulation and programming. Staff asked for modest summer support to keep collections up to date and requested clarification so families can access online catalog and resource lists.

Next steps: Staff will draft a per-diem proposal for summer work and return language to the committee and personnel review group. The committee acknowledged the request and asked for a formal proposal to be reviewed next week.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","ESASD Education Committee Meeting (May 1)","oneSentenceSummary","Elementary and intermediate librarians reported increased circulation and improved services after two reinstated staff positions; the department requested summer per-diem days (presenter cited 85 days) to complete inventory and maintenance interrupted by frequent substitute coverage.","taxTitle","East Stroudsburg Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",67504,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6253111,"Committee recommends multiple course curricula and textbook purchases, approves ELD and business textbook orders",149,3110000,3259000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3183003-e7fc121a86c7cc4117f546c6783eb53a&start=3110&end=3259","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3183003-e7fc121a86c7cc4117f546c6783eb53a/thumbnail_3110000.jpg","/articles/6253111/Pennsylvania/Committee-recommends-multiple-course-curricula-and-textbook-purchases-approves-ELD-and-business-textbook-orders","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6253111-edab79576f174c33caadf011bf6fa79e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770529634&Signature=DxLS-LWCZ-hmO3Q7FgvH-IogXzEmDMX4cpAAALJnC70wSfFc7L11oaDXR3~eRrQgMgPrMTtB8UCyu4CrE6oYHNfcnJWB~Kl8yFWWYHYcyyRiKbZOPXsB~nqkf0zCV-my7qXXs7cs2Zto9JEvX-Xefqa9ERu9cRBhUe9O7pqa-RUQnsDLpTW2FIvLvZaMLcO2f~CIrSmMygUB7I5U-DdyjQtgClyzbOAYXhKr37FsYwslniKhj~69gnGvyqQTPqZ-LbjlxeaajGi10pgbdxjWzxXgNirJFDSYq0t2tOVdyIb1qEg3lUKigphmHCKHQFQJXRWJ~rBELTx8r9bchhwyGw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The East Stroudsburg Area School District Finance & Curriculum Committee on May 1 recommended several curricula for approval and approved vendor purchases for instructional materials, including a $19,855.03 purchase for English language development materials and multiple Goodheart-Willcox (GW) publisher quotes for career and technical courses.

The committee recommended approval of course curricula for intermediate math (grades 6–8); English language development (ELD) courses for grades 6–12; family and consumer science (grades 6–12); and business courses (grades 9–12). The committee also recommended purchases tied to those curricula.

Actions recorded in the meeting minutes and announced at the meeting included a recommendation to approve purchase of Vista products for the ELD program, grades 6–12, in the amount of $19,855.03. The committee moved and seconded the recommendation and the chair called for a voice vote; the committee voiced approval on the record.

The committee also advanced recommendations for purchases of GW publisher products for family and consumer science (grade 6–12) with quoted amounts of $21,289.21 for High School North materials and $29,745.53 for High School South materials, and for business program materials (grades 9–12) in the amount of $9,985.02. Committee members moved and seconded each recommendation and recorded the motions as approved by voice vote.

During the discussion, board members and committee participants clarified that some vendor quotes did not match the district’s requested contract durations (the district uses a six-year curriculum cycle but some vendors returned one-year or six-year quotes when a four-year quote was required for specific subjects). A committee presenter said vendors had either supplied incorrect quotes or department chairs had not returned vendor quotes in time; the presenter said corrected quotes would appear in the business agenda next month where applicable. The committee also noted that some books that had been made available for public review were textbooks the district already owned and that additional vendor-supplied books would arrive in later packets.

The committee briefly discussed course offerings: a sewing textbook appeared in high school South quotes but not North because some course sections do not run at North due to enrollment. Board members and staff also discussed exploring a district-wide approach to elementary typing and other technology expectations; staff said an online, self-paced typing program (15 minutes, two to three days per week) appeared research-based but would require a purchase quote to be developed.

Why it matters: The committee’s recommendations authorize purchases and curriculum adoptions that will determine classroom materials for multiple subjects and involve district procurement. Some vendors must reissue corrected quotes to match the district’s cycle and building-specific offerings.

Next steps: The committee forwarded the recommendations to the full Board of Education for final approval. Staff said corrected vendor quotes and any remaining book orders will be included in next month’s business agenda.","The East Stroudsburg Area School District committee recommended approval of several course curricula and authorized purchases for English language development, family & consumer science and business materials; dollar amounts for vendor quotes and timing issues were discussed.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6253116,"Committee previews revamped world language curriculum emphasizing early AP-aligned skills and AI tools",331,628000,959000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3183003-e7fc121a86c7cc4117f546c6783eb53a&start=628&end=959","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3183003-e7fc121a86c7cc4117f546c6783eb53a/thumbnail_628000.jpg","/articles/6253116/Pennsylvania/Committee-previews-revamped-world-language-curriculum-emphasizing-early-AP-aligned-skills-and-AI-tools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6253116-d8845f841f8cf0c30d3be465781dab9d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770529634&Signature=lYvZ0HBVJQeabbA~~CyYrcjm3bp2rjlep6heGpOar9dU-N31XxTrsVgw92~Lcr049eskgSia-9TU1vG0xzkfWcxMr7-E~NvTK4D0tb5eMnojzT-2BDdM9u5KGZntUTF~wRNmGQ3ir0Ao8otnc3cgp5gcHy~JdB-t9T2tieqH1zyjQUjiIgOK0fyWAX7zjMLNOk~h-mWQ4pZU~JLqhZMsjNgvRivbfNGz-S6hsvS9j0XD3jYE9z0730s3S41GoIqTJUaDC524CHgXwffGCubiYZxVv7-ikpsztxy0t1u3g4u3V1fVpeCbWNUvsr9uZTyX6b9LMXpHAUzEWz0pvlVwUQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A World Language committee presenter gave a first look May 1 at a rewritten world language curriculum that the committee said shifts instruction to a top-down, AP-exam-aligned model and integrates newer digital tools including AI-driven practice and family-facing online progress checks.

The presenter, identified in the meeting as Mrs. Matheson, told the East Stroudsburg Area School District committee she and colleagues began vetting vendors in spring 2024, sent materials to teachers for trial units in spring 2025, and have started writing and piloting levels 1–5. “This the things that are out there that are brand new are amazing,” Matheson said, adding that many current district texts are “over 25 years old.”

The presentation explained that publishers now design curricula by first identifying the six AP skill categories and then scaffolding backward so early-level students practice higher-order tasks earlier than previously expected. Materials Matheson described include online texts, audio and video, readers, workbooks and “AI components that were not available in our former work.” She said units include end-of-unit “I can” statements and student portfolios so parents can monitor progress online.

Matheson described an internal decision to separate intermediate (grades 6–8) and high school materials after finding publishers’ intermediate-level offerings often mirrored high-school content. She said intermediate teachers are re-evaluating options specifically for grades 6–8 while the high school work continues. Matheson said the review process included attending industry conferences (ACTFL) in fall 2024, collecting examination copies, and asking publishers to present and pilot units.

Committee members asked no substantive follow-up questions during the presentation. The committee did not vote on adoption during the May 1 session; Matheson framed the appearance as a “first look” and described subsequent steps for narrowing vendor choices and preparing a recommendation.

Why it matters: District presenters said the change aims to modernize instruction, align learning targets across grades, and give families clearer visibility into student progress. Materials described would replace decades-old texts and add technology-enabled practice, which the presenter and committee argued would better prepare students for advanced coursework.

Next steps: Matheson said the committee will continue pilots, finalize publisher selections and submit formal recommendations to the full board for approval at a later meeting.","At a May 1 meeting, a committee presented a first look at an updated world language curriculum that moves to a top-down, AP-aligned design, adds digital portfolios and AI components, and separates materials for intermediate and high school levels.","actionData","errors"]

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Library staff report gains after restored positions; request summer per-diem days to catch up on collection work

Committee recommends multiple course curricula and textbook purchases, approves ELD and business textbook orders

Committee previews revamped world language curriculum emphasizing early AP-aligned skills and AI tools