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School board approves $887,745.50 purchase of new EnVisions math curriculum
Summary
King George County School Board approved a $887,745.50 contract to adopt the EnVisions math curriculum for K–12 after staff described a multi-step vetting process, professional learning supports and an August training date.
The King George County School Board voted to approve the purchase of a new math curriculum — EnVisions by Savvas — at a cost of $887,745.50.
School officials said the adoption follows an extensive local review and VDOE vetting. Karen DeCoite, the division elementary math specialist, told the board that the state Department of Education “goes through a very rigorous process of vetting curricula” and that EnVisions was updated for the 2023 Virginia Standards of Learning.
Board members were told K–5 and secondary teams previewed multiple options and ranked EnVisions highest for usability, alignment with SOLs and included virtual math manipulatives. Lizzie Campus, the division’s secondary math specialist, said the program “provides SOL question type practice” and that publisher resources and videos are available through the online platform.
Staff described the rollout plan: an initial in-person “getting to know your curriculum” professional learning session during teacher work week, district support through building-level math lead teachers, two additional virtual sessions with the publisher later in the year and a tentative teacher training date of Aug. 6. Officials said some summer paid work will be used to develop pacing guides tied to local needs.
The board discussed funding and adoption logistics. Superintendent Dr. Boyd and staff said the purchase is paid from fund balance authorized with the county Board of Supervisors and that adoption followed prior budget discussions. A board member moved to approve the curriculum; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Board members and staff said they hope the updated materials will support instruction aligned to the 2023 SOLs and help improve math outcomes, noting teachers had been implementing the new standards without an updated publisher curriculum.
Implementation will begin ahead of the 2025–26 school year with publisher-led training and district-led follow-up supports.
