Committee approves disposal of obsolete textbooks and materials

The Marblehead School Committee voted Wednesday to dispose of obsolete textbooks and curriculum materials that remain after recent adoptions of updated English-learner and science programs.

The nut graf: Administration said some materials are too outdated for other districts and likely will be recycled; staff will research textile-recycling and other disposal or reuse options before moving items to landfill.

Staff explained that recent curriculum adoptions left older kits, workbooks and teacher materials that are not useful in classrooms. The administration said it would attempt to identify districts or organizations that could use items, and, where that is not available, to pursue recycling vendors that accept textbook and textile materials.

The committee voted to approve disposal; members requested that staff return with documentation on disposal methods and any potential reuse or recycling partners.

Ending: Administration will research appropriate disposal and recycling pathways and report back to the committee with recommendations and receipts as applicable.