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Board reviews software renewals and costly Sierra School placement; district seeks high-cost state reimbursements
Summary
Bryan ISD staff recommended selective renewals of instructional software (reducing MAP, increasing Eduphoria) and reviewed SESI/Sierra School services for high-need students (roughly $850,000 total cost); staff said they will apply for state high-cost funds and use contracted services where vacancies exist.
Dr. Ibarra presented the board with the annual review of operational and supplemental instructional software purchases over $50,000 and updates on specialized services. She said most purchases are funded by federal grants or specific state allocations and that this year the district is reducing MAP assessment coverage to early grades (K–2 with literacy through grade 4), cutting that line from about $220,000 to roughly $86,000, while increasing Eduphoria from about $60,000 to…
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