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District team recommends I‑Ready Classroom Mathematics as K–5 curriculum; board to consider in April consent agenda
Summary
After a pilot and teacher review, staff recommended adoption of I‑Ready Classroom Mathematics for grades K–5, including teacher manuals, consumable student workbooks, manipulative kits, and the MyPath diagnostic; staff proposes a five‑year purchase to be funded and phased across fiscal years and to appear on the April consent agenda.
District staff told the board they have completed a K–5 math review and recommend adopting I‑Ready Classroom Mathematics for elementary grades.
The recommendation came after a pilot involving 14 elementary teachers and input from instructional coaches. A district presenter said the team considered two vendors and “the recommendation from the team coming forward is to move forward with I Ready classroom mathematics.” The package staff recommended includes teacher manuals (with digital access), consumable student workbooks, in‑class manipulatives, a digital component and MyPath, an individualized diagnostic and personalized practice platform.
Staff described implementation details: students would take the diagnostic once in year one to establish individualized learning pathways; MyPath activities are intended to run about 10 minutes per day and to be embedded in the planned math block. The district noted that fluency practice is included in the I‑Ready product and that the recommended purchase is structured as a five‑year contract; staff said the district will split initial payments across this fiscal year and the next.
Board members asked about teacher autonomy and how the digital pathway integrates with classroom instruction; staff said teachers will continue to tailor instruction and that the recommended program is meant to be a comprehensive, single package so schools do not need to buy separate diagnostic tools.
Administration said it will place the recommended adoption on the April consent agenda for board action; no adoption vote occurred at tonight’s meeting.
