Marshalltown — The Marshalltown Community School District board on Monday approved a five‑year adoption of a new K–6 science curriculum and authorized purchase of instructional materials totaling $509,386.57.

The vote: The board approved the curriculum purchase by voice vote, 6–0.

Why it matters: The approved materials will be the district’s K–6 science program for five years and represent a multi‑year instructional commitment. Board members heard a brief presentation from district staff and had no follow‑up revisions during the meeting.

What board heard: A district presenter summarized the curriculum adoption process and invited questions. "Are there any questions for, Doctor Smith? If not, is there a motion to approve the K‑6 science curriculum for 5 years in the total amount of $509,386.57 as presented," a board member asked. A motion and second were recorded and the board voted unanimously.

Next steps: District staff will proceed with the vendor purchase and implementation as planned. The curriculum will be rolled out in K–6 classrooms according to the district’s implementation schedule.

No other changes to the motion were reported at the meeting.