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Board approves new Spanish curriculum with phased rollout beginning fall 2025
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Summary
The Waukesha School District Board approved new Spanish language instructional materials for a three‑year phased implementation, starting with Spanish 1–2 and AP courses in fall 2025. The board vote was unanimous, 9–0.
The Waukesha School District Board of Education voted 9–0 on April 9 to adopt new Spanish world language instructional materials and implement them in phases over three school years.
The Teaching and Learning Committee recommended CLEP Repoteros for Spanish 1–4, Generación APE for Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture, and Azulejo for Advanced Placement Spanish Literature. The committee recommended a phased purchase: Phase 1 to cover Spanish 1 and 2 plus AP Spanish language and culture and AP Spanish literature in fall 2025; Phase 2 to add Spanish 3 in fall 2026; and Phase 3 to add Spanish 4 in fall 2027.
"The team has been looking for materials that support quality and impactful pedagogy," said board member Betty Koenig, who presented the recommendation as chair of the Teaching and Learning Committee. On a committee vote the materials were approved 5–0; the full board approved adoption by roll call, with all nine members voting aye.
Nut graf: The adoption replaces resources last adopted in 1999 and is intended to create a consistent, rigorous scope and sequence from introductory Spanish through AP literature. The district plans phased purchasing to spread cost and support implementation.
Discussion and rationale
Koenig said the adoption will provide a “guaranteed and viable curriculum” across Spanish levels and that a year‑by‑year implementation will give teachers time to adjust to higher rigor. Board member Eric Brooks praised the district staff and curriculum team for a detailed review and support for classroom investments: "I was grateful for DRC and our team taking this on... another example of this district's willingness to invest in curriculum that's rigorous." (Eric Brooks)
Vote and formal action
- Motion: Adopt the recommended Spanish instructional resources and implement purchase in three phases (moved by Betty Koenig, seconded by David Wadd at board meeting). - Full board vote: 9 ayes, 0 nays. Recorded ayes: Anthony Zenobia, Eric Brooks, Carrie Kozlowski, Thomas Harland, Mark Borowski, Diane Voigt, Betty Koenig, David Wadd, Kelly Piasik. Outcome: approved.
Implementation notes
The district will begin Phase 1 purchases for fall 2025 and continue with Phase 2 (fall 2026) and Phase 3 (fall 2027) to align increased rigor with teacher training and classroom readiness.
Ending: The new materials aim to standardize instruction across Waukesha classrooms from first‑year Spanish to AP coursework and were adopted unanimously by the board.
