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Committee recommends AP Comparative Government textbook; one‑time purchase estimated at about $6,900
Summary
Social studies supervisor Jenna Vitale recommended a BBFW Publishers textbook for a proposed AP Comparative Government course, saying it aligns with Pennsylvania standards and College Board expectations; estimated cost is $114.98 per book and roughly $6,898.80 for two sections (about 60 students).
The curriculum committee heard a textbook adoption proposal for a new AP Comparative Government course.
Jenna Vitale, the district’s social studies curriculum supervisor, said the curriculum team reviewed three publisher options and selected a BBFW Publishers text that aligned to Pennsylvania standards and College Board expectations, included robust FRQ practice, an e‑book option and a block‑pacing guide suitable for the district’s schedule. Vitale said the publisher provided only one review copy but the committee’s rubric and AP teachers recommended the text.
Vitale presented cost estimates: the paperback edition is about $114.98 per copy and, based on a student survey, the district estimates two sections (approximately 60 students) would require a one‑time purchase of roughly $6,898.80. She said the district would purchase only the number of copies needed for students who enroll in the course and that the digital component integrates with PowerSchool. Vitale told the committee she will check with the publisher on expected revision cycles for the textbook editions.
Committee members asked whether students can buy personal copies and whether books are issued for home use; Vitale said books can be taken home and that some students prefer to buy write‑in copies. The proposal will be returned with additional procurement details when the adoption process moves to the full board.
