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Lee County board adopts $9.33 million K–12 science instructional materials package
Summary
The School Board of Lee County on May 6 approved the district’s annual instructional materials plan, authorizing purchases of K–12 science curricula from multiple vendors with a total estimated cost of $9,330,121.10 and authorizing the superintendent to execute related documents.
The School Board of Lee County voted May 6 to adopt the district’s annual instructional materials plan for the 2025–26 school year, approving a K–12 science curriculum package with an estimated total cost of $9,330,121.10.
Deputy Superintendent Kenneth Savage presented the recommendation, which named vendors and courses: K–5 science (SAVVAS), grades 6–8 science (McGraw Hill), 9–12 biology (SAVVAS), chemistry, anatomy and physiology, marine science, earth and space and physical science (McGraw Hill), physics (PASCO), and forensic and environmental science (Cengage).
Board action: After a public hearing with an opportunity for comment, the board moved and seconded the superintendent’s recommendation and approved the adoption; the meeting record shows the motion carried on a 7–0 vote. The approval authorizes the superintendent to execute all documents necessary to implement the purchase.
Why it matters: The adoption commits the district to curricular materials for the coming school year and authorizes procurement actions totaling the estimated amount based on projected enrollments. The package covers core K–12 science courses across grades and multiple vendors that will supply both content and classroom resources.
Public hearing: The board recessed for a public hearing on the item and invited comments; no substantive objection or alternate recommendation changed the vote. The approval includes authority for the superintendent to sign contracts and related documents to complete the adoption.
Bottom line: The board approved the district’s K–12 science adoption for 2025–26 and authorized purchases and execution of related documents totaling an estimated $9.33 million.
