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USD 383 board approves curriculum and equipment purchases including $273,413 TeachTown adoption; board votes listed
Summary
The board approved three agenda items: Lexia training for early learners ($23,000), a TriCaster broadcast package ($30,250) and the TeachTown Encore curriculum and professional development ($273,413). Trustees discussed evidence and implementation for TeachTown before a unanimous vote.
Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 trustees approved three vendor and curriculum items during the meeting.
What passed: - Lexia Learning Systems letters training for early childhood educators for 2025-26 at $23,000. Motion by Greg; second by Jamie. Vote: 7-0. - TriCaster TC1 and Flex package purchase from SciTech Media Systems of Topeka through Kansas contract No. 57376 at $30,250. Motion by Kurt; second by Christine. Vote: 7-0. - Adoption of TeachTown Encore curriculum and professional development in the amount of $273,413. Motion by Carla; second by Jamie. Vote: 7-0.
Discussion highlights: Elizabeth Nelson (staff member) responded to a board question about TeachTown research; she noted the program uses a structured reading approach aligned with the science of reading and daily data collection. A trustee referenced an NIH study they found online and asked staff to ensure formative assessment accompanies the curriculum; Nelson said daily data and formative monitoring are part of the planned implementation.
Ending: All three items passed unanimously. Trustees asked staff to monitor implementation and share outcome data in future reports.
