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Board approves purchase of 95% Phonics as supplemental resource for fifth grade not to exceed $80,000
Summary
Southwest ISD trustees approved purchasing the 95% Phonics program for fifth grade for the 2024–25 school year as a supplemental resource, with a not-to-exceed amount of $80,000.
The Southwest ISD Board of Trustees approved the purchase of the 95% Phonics instructional program for fifth grade for the 2024–25 school year as a supplemental resource, with a spending cap not to exceed $80,000.
A motion to approve the purchase was made and seconded; the board approved the motion by voice vote. Presenters noted prior presentations to the board regarding earlier grades and teacher feedback gathered during pilot or review periods.
Board discussion at the meeting focused on teacher feedback from third and fourth grade implementations and confirming the purchase would be used as a supplemental resource for fifth grade. No budget amendment specific to the purchase was recorded in the meeting minutes beyond the not-to-exceed cap.
The board's approval authorizes district staff to finalize procurement for the 95% Phonics materials for fifth-grade supplementation for the 2024–25 year.
