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Newberg SD 29J staff recommend Great Body Shop for elementary health; board told final adoption vote next month
Summary
District staff reviewed K–12 health curriculum options and recommended the ODE‑aligned Great Body Shop for elementary schools, presented cost estimates and community feedback, and said the board will be asked to adopt materials at a future meeting.
District staff presented a summary of the K–12 health curriculum review and told the Newberg School District 29J Board of Directors that they expect to bring a final adoption motion at the next board meeting.
The presentation, led by Dr. Mealy, outlined a multi‑month review process that included two parent listening nights, teacher pilot lessons at the elementary level, public posting of materials beginning in March, and several parent meetings. "We've had a huge window of engagement with our community members, our parents, and our teachers," Dr. Mealy said.
Board members were presented with three publisher options: the ODE‑approved Great Body Shop for elementary grades and two different publishers being considered for grades 6–12. Staff said elementary teachers strongly preferred Great Body Shop and that secondary teachers found…
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