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Board approves 6–8 science, 9th-grade Pure Physics and 6–12 health materials
Summary
The board voted to adopt Lab-Aids 6–8 science, Pure Physics for ninth-grade physics and Live Well (with supplemental materials) for 6–12 health; trustees discussed AP access, pathway structure and state curriculum concerns before voting.
At the May 13 meeting the Bend-LaPine Board of Directors approved three separate curricular recommendations: Lab-Aids Issues in Science for grades 6–8, Pure Physics for ninth-grade physics, and the Live Well health curriculum with supplemental materials for grades 6–12.
Superintendent Dr. Steven Cook introduced the items and acknowledged staff who worked on alignment and accessibility. During discussion Director Kenna Chadwick raised concerns about state requirements and elective access after recent legislative changes, asking whether students could take the district health course online to free an in-person elective. Dr. Cook and staff said Bend-LaPine Online will move to Canvas and counselors can…
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