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Board approves $90,086.59 for Open Up math/reading for grades 6–8; authorizes up to $50,000 for K–5 materials
Summary
Following teacher and curriculum‑committee recommendations, the Lexington City School Board approved purchase of Open Up instructional materials for middle school and authorized up to $50,000 for elementary resources, with final elementary costs to be returned for approval if above that amount.
Lexington, N.C. — The Lexington City School Board on July 15 approved a $90,086.59 purchase of Open Up Reading and Math for grades 6–8 and authorized district staff to spend up to $50,000 on kindergarten through grade 5 instructional resources, pending final pricing.
The board's motion approved the Open Up middle‑school package and gave the superintendent authority to finalize elementary purchases so teachers have materials available at the start of the 2025–26 school year. The presenter said the recommendations came after direct input from classroom teachers, lead teachers and school…
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