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District plans about $150,000 reduction in instructional materials budget while keeping classroom access
Summary
Dr. Sarah Adams presented the proposed instructional materials budget for fiscal year 2025–26, saying the district has cut roughly $150,000 through program evaluation and consolidation while preserving student access to materials. Science hands-on kit costs were reduced and K–12 ELA procurement may be narrowed to K–5.
Dr. Sarah Adams, the district’s instructional materials lead, presented the Monroe County Schools proposed instructional materials budget for the 2025–26 school year and told the board the district has reduced projected spending by about $150,000 without cutting access to student materials.
Adams said staff conducted a program evaluation that considered usage, fidelity, teacher input and alignment with curriculum standards, and that the district used usage data and “rapid cycle evaluations” to guide purchasing decisions. She said…
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