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Board approves Illustrative Math for high school after presentation, amid questions on process and prior DEI concerns
Summary
Following a presentation and debate about prior funding and DEI concerns, the board approved adopting Illustrative Math (Kendall Hunt) for the high school math program; roll call recorded a majority in favor.
The Mosinee School District board approved adopting the Illustrative Math curriculum (Kendall Hunt edition) for high school math after a staff presentation and discussion about prior concerns, pilot results and compatibility with special education supports.
Tom, who presented the math committee’s review, said the committee evaluated multiple curricula and chose Illustrative Math based on alignment to updated standards, teacher adaptability and the platform’s family resources. He said, “this was the strongest and most transparent as far as resources for both students and families.” The presenter noted Illustrative Math is an open‑source curriculum with optional paid add‑ons and cited data (Math Institute of Wisconsin) that districts piloting the curriculum three years saw average gains.
Board members raised procedural concerns about bringing the item back after earlier debate over diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues and referenced recent federal court rulings discussed in the meeting packet; several members said they wanted more material in the board packet before a decision. Administrators and presenters addressed those concerns with timeline, pilot results, alignment and special education adaptability. Didi, a co‑teacher in the algebra pilot, told the board the curriculum includes built‑in strategies for lower‑ and higher‑level learners so students with disabilities can access grade‑level material without separate pullouts.
After discussion, Board member Atkinson moved to adopt Illustrative Math for high school; the motion was seconded by Donna Kaiser. The board conducted a roll call vote; the motion carried. Recorded votes included yes votes from David Bauer, Donna Kaiser, Megan Stankowski, Volibinski and Eric West; no votes were recorded from Joanne Gorman, Glenda Zebra and Jessica Maple. The motion carried by majority vote.
Administrators said the adoption could be implemented at the high school independent of K–8 choices and that optional costs (consumable workbooks, professional development) would be local choices.
