Board reviews multiple instructional-materials renewals and a one-year math curriculum extension
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Summary
Staff presented proposals to renew or adopt digital and K–2 science materials and to extend the HMH math curriculum for one year because of budget constraints; costs cited included about $185,612.46 for the HMH one-year extension and $37,587.75 for McGraw Hill Inspire Science digital resources (grades 3–5).
The board discussed several instructional-materials items and a proposed one-year extension of the district’s math curriculum contract with HMH.
Curriculum staff recommended a one-year extension of HMH (K–8 and secondary courses including algebra and geometry) for $185,612.46 (excluding sales tax) while the district completes a textbook adoption process and continues to monitor student performance and fiscal constraints. Dr. Kimberly Mott said leadership believed renewing HMH for one year was the most fiscally responsible option to maintain continuity for students while the CSIP and accountability designation remain active.
Separately, Tasha Jordan presented a proposed renewal of McGraw Hill Inspire Science digital resources for grades 3–5 not to exceed $37,587.75 and asked the board to discuss and approve the item at a subsequent meeting. Jordan also presented a proposal to adopt the Missouri Department of Conservation K–2 “Discovering Your Schools” science curriculum; MDC representatives told the board professional development for the program can be provided at no cost and recommended annual PD refreshers to support teacher turnover. Curriculum staff said K–2 student print materials would be prioritized in budget planning.
Other curriculum renewals presented for discussion included Quaver Music (year 3; cost cited at $12,600) and Newsela (districtwide literacy platform; renewal cost roughly $48,000). Board members asked about teacher PD, classroom rollout and whether digital or print resources would be prioritized given budget constraints. No final purchases were approved at the meeting; staff said they would return with formal recommendations and contract language for items the board chooses to approve.
