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Uxbridge approves PRISM reading grants with procurement caveat, authorizes K'2Savvas adoption for K'2 and grade 8
Summary
The committee authorized acceptance of two PRISM early-literacy grants (Prism 2 for K'3 and Prism 3 for grades 4'8) and allowed the superintendent to adjust contract terms (convert six-year digital licenses to three-year purchases or front-load consumables) to comply with M.G.L. c.30B procurement rules and DESE spending deadlines.
The Uxbridge School Committee voted to accept two PRISM early-literacy grants and authorized district leadership to make contract adjustments necessary to comply with state procurement rules and a pressing DESE expenditure deadline. The grants were described in the meeting as Prism 2 (approximately $270,000 for grades K'3) and Prism 3 (approximately $189,000 for grades 4'8); combined, committee members cited roughly $459,000 in awarded funds.
District staff told the committee the grants favor longer-term digital licenses (up to six years)…
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