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Board approves $2.2 million contract for new secondary English curriculum after split vote
Summary
Harford County Public Schools approved a contract award for a new comprehensive English language arts curriculum for grades 6–10 after board members moved the item from the consent agenda for separate consideration. The contract drew debate over cost and contract length before passing with one board member recorded as voting no.
Harford County Public Schools' Board of Education voted on March 10 to approve a contract award for a new secondary English curriculum (grades 6–10), moving the item off the consent agenda for separate discussion before approving the funding.
The motion to approve funding for Survey My Perspectives (grades 6–10) passed after debate about affordability and contract length. Board discussion focused on whether the district can afford the $2.2 million six-year option versus shorter-term options that cost less per year but lack the vendor discount. One board member recorded a no vote citing concerns about committing to a six-year contract without a multi-year evaluation plan.
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