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Board approves GAOE policy alignment and two curriculum purchases
Summary
The board voted to update policy GAOE to align with state statute on workers' compensation and approved purchases of curriculum materials: $2,876 from National Agricultural Institute and $5,055.75 from Cengage Learning for horticulture resources.
The Paola Board of Education approved a policy update and two curriculum purchases during the meeting.
Speaker 4 recommended updating Board policy GAOE to align district language with changes in state statute related to workers' compensation and use of paid leave. The board moved, seconded and approved the GAOE update; the transcript records the motion and approval but does not include a roll‑call tally.
The board also approved two curriculum purchases for agricultural and career-technical education. Speaker 11 described reviews with teachers and FFA alumni and recommended materials from the National Agricultural Institute for $2,876 and Cengage Learning horticulture resources for $5,055.75, noting the purchases include teacher resources and would support higher‑level courses. The board voted to approve the purchases.
Next steps: The approved materials will be procured and integrated into the designated CTE and horticulture classes; staff will confirm funding sources and implementation timelines.
