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District puts middle‑school math curriculum on public display after committee recommendation
Summary
District staff told the board that a math curriculum change is on display for public review and explained the rationale: stagnant math scores prompted a SALT team's unanimous recommendation to adopt a program that provides continuity with elementary materials, a new compacted 7–8 course, and supports for accelerated students.
Batavia USD 101 administrators told the Board of Education on Feb. 18 that a proposed middle‑school math curriculum is on public display for review before a final vote next month.
Why it’s under review Administrators said stagnant recent math growth prompted a SALT team—comprised primarily of district math teachers across grade levels—to evaluate materials used by neighboring districts. The team unanimously recommended a curriculum that aligns more closely with elementary materials and includes a new compacted 7–8 course (a single course covering both seventh and eighth grade standards) to allow more students to accelerate into higher‑level high school math.
Materials and public access The textbook and associated teacher guides are physically on display in the district office in tote bags, and the public may review printed teacher guides and student workbooks during regular working hours. A small comment card is available for public feedback (name and address optional); administrators said they will deliver any comments to the board before the scheduled vote next month.
Questions from board members Board members asked whether surrounding districts that had adopted the product reported positive growth; administrators said neighboring districts reported improved outcomes and reasonable implementation experiences. The administration emphasized the need for multi‑year implementation support, teacher training and scaffolding to ensure EL and other students are supported as the district raises the program’s rigor. Administrators said the new sequence will preserve compacting options for advanced elementary students and add options in grades 7–8.
Ending No final adoption vote was taken at the Feb. 18 meeting; the materials remain on public display and the board will consider final approval after public comment and further implementation planning.
