The Corvallis School Board on May 8 approved multiple curriculum actions: readopting high‑school science texts, reading and confirming elementary science materials implemented this year, and adopting a K–12 health curriculum. The actions followed staff presentations and teacher and student pilots.

Elementary science: The board readopted a combined package for elementary science that pairs online Mystery Science units with hands‑on FOSS kits and planned community partner field experiences. Elementary teachers who piloted the materials told staff the combination increased classroom science activity. “I have been in classrooms, and I am seeing more science happening this year than I've seen in a long time,” the elementary coordinator said.

High‑school science: High‑school science teachers recommended readoption rather than replacement, citing satisfaction with current materials and the need to align instruction across teachers. The board readopted existing high‑school core texts for biology, chemistry and college‑level physics for the current adoption cycle; advanced placement materials remain available under College Board guidance and will continue to be provided for AP coursework.

Health curriculum: The board adopted the Great Body Shop for K–6 and a same‑publisher solution at 7–8 and 9–12 after middle‑school teachers piloted materials and students gave feedback. The board and staff noted that sixth grade will retain Great Body Shop to ease the K–6 to middle‑school transition; seventh and eighth grades will use a publisher offering deeper middle‑school health content.

Votes and next steps: Each adoption passed by roll call: readoption of elementary science (moved by Chris, seconded by Therese); readoption of high‑school science (moved by Therese, seconded by Bernie); and adoption of the K–12 health curricula (moved by Bernie, seconded by Sammy). Staff said they would support teacher collaboration over the summer and organize implementation training for 2025–26.

Ending: Board members noted state adoption timelines and the district’s plan to align future social‑science adoptions with state guidance. The board also reported results of an Earth Day student survey showing students want more instruction on human impacts and stewardship, which staff said would inform future planning.

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