Committee agrees to carry Bridges math adoption discussion to March work session

Committee members discussed a proposed update to the Bridges elementary and middle‑level math program and agreed to place the matter on a March work session for fuller review.

A committee member summarized Bridges as the district’s existing elementary/middle math curriculum and said the staff proposal is to adopt the program’s third edition to incorporate updated integrated academic supports and interventions. The presenter said the change is an iteration of the district’s current Bridges adoption and described it as a way to keep materials aligned with current research and instructional best practices.

Committee members asked whether cost and procurement documents had been provided. The presenter said she did not have cost documentation at the meeting and that Megan (the staff member who recommended the change) was unavailable because she was sick; committee members agreed it would be appropriate for Megan to present details to the committee or at the March work session. One committee member suggested referring the item to the full board, while others said it should come back to the curricular committee first so members could review details and ask questions about implementation.

The committee did not adopt the new edition at the meeting. Staff said Megan would supply pricing and materials details for the March work session; no formal procurement action was taken.