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Board approves $2.185 million science curriculum purchase, subject to county approval of fund transfer
Summary
After a presentation of elementary, middle and high school recommendations, the board approved an eight-year science curriculum purchase totaling $2,185,000 from Fund Balance 141, contingent on County Commission approval to transfer the funds.
The Blount County School Board approved the purchase of a new science curriculum for the district valued at $2,185,000, pending County Commission approval to transfer the funds from Fund Balance 141.
Mr. Young and Amanda Vance outlined the eight-year adoption: elementary schools selected McGraw Hill consumable texts and lab kits; middle and high schools selected Savvas with digital licenses, lab materials and supplemental hardback classroom sets for biology, chemistry, physics and environmental science. Mr. Young said the adoption includes annual consumable replacements under the eight-year contract and that the high school materials emphasize digital licenses to manage costs.
The chair asked for a motion to approve purchase from Fund Balance 141 subject to County Commission approval of the transfer; the motion and a second were made and the board approved by voice vote. The chair noted the district would seek the county commission—s approval to move the funds.
