Board adopts Quaver K–5 health curriculum, citing standards alignment and lower long‑term cost
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Summary
The Park Ridge CCSD 64 Board adopted Quaver for K–5 health instruction at a five-year cost of $47,775 after staff presented pilot results and alignment with state standards; the vote passed by roll call.
The Park Ridge CCSD 64 Board of Education voted on Feb. 20 to adopt Quaver as the district’s K–5 health curriculum, approving a five‑year contract at a total cost of $47,775 that includes professional development.
Board action: The motion to adopt Quaver (grades K–5 health) was moved and seconded at the meeting and passed by roll call (Kennedy: yes; Milligan: yes; Rodriguez: yes; Lubinski: yes; Kujios: yes; Doubleday: yes; Pearl: yes). The board-recorded total purchase amount was $47,775 and staff said the contract includes onboarding and professional development for teachers.
Why Quaver: District staff (Samantha and Dina Pappas, K–5 health curriculum specialist) reported that Quaver aligned closely with Illinois state health, PE and SEL standards, was more engaging in pilot lessons (teachers and students reported higher engagement and vocabulary retention), and was cost-competitive compared with the district’s existing materials (The Great Body Shop). Staff presented a short video of a classroom pilot and shared district comparisons showing Quaver met more of the state standards and offered an interactive, paced curriculum.
Cost and implementation: Staff told the board that Quaver’s five-year contract of $47,775 compares favorably to continuing the current materials, which staff estimated would cost substantially more over five years. The district plans professional development starting as early as April so teachers can integrate lessons into regular 20–30 minute weekly health blocks (K:20 min; grades 1–5: 30 min). Staff recommended a five-year adoption cycle consistent with routine curriculum adoption practices.
Next steps and reporting: With the board’s approval staff will begin vendor onboarding, schedule teacher PD and implement a rollout plan across district elementary schools. Staff said they will monitor teacher feedback and student engagement as part of implementation reporting to the board.
Ending: The board approved the adoption unanimously by roll call and staff will schedule vendor-led training and teacher support sessions prior to full rollout.