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Board approves McGraw Hill science adoption, multiple service agreements and capital purchases
Summary
Trustees approved a six‑year McGraw Hill Inspire Science adoption for grades 6–8, DBT training and consultation paid via SMART grant, Title III consortium participation, EARN Indiana employer agreement for apprentices, and capital purchases including $251,979.70 in junior‑high bleachers and office furniture.
The board approved a package of curriculum adoptions, service agreements and capital purchases during its regular meeting.
Curriculum: The board approved a six‑year adoption of McGraw Hill’s Inspire Science for grades 6–8 at $92,369.16. District staff negotiated a three‑payment schedule (initial payment roughly $46,184.58 with subsequent installments spread across the next two fiscal years) to ease annual budget impact. Jennifer explained the adoption responds to Indiana’s 2022 science standards and replaces expired materials.
Student supports and professional development: The board approved a DBT in Schools LLC services agreement (training and follow‑up consultation) to be paid from the district’s SMART grant. The contract includes a two‑day training ($20,000), additional training days ($14,320 estimated), and consultation hours (estimated $4,740), for a total not to exceed $39,060. The board also approved a child‑and‑teen safety program agreement with Susie’s Place for junior‑high SEL Tier‑1 materials at $2,500 per year and participation in a Title III consortium to manage a $1,220 EL allocation.
Workforce and substitute supports: Trustees approved participation in the EARN Indiana employer program to secure 50% wage reimbursement for district apprentices (five apprentices paid $14/hour), and a Smart Start childcare substitute service agreement with the Community Foundation of Bloomington & Monroe County. Smart Start requires a $300 registration fee and prepaid placement packages; substitutes would be paid about $17/hour.
Capital and facilities: The board approved purchase of new junior‑high gym bleachers for $251,979.70 to be paid from a 2010 construction bond and approved furniture purchases for renovated high‑school offices ($30,652.91 plus $3,895 setup) charged to the 2023 bond. Doctor Sanders said the bleachers were failing and replacement is needed to ensure safe operation.
Why it matters: the curriculum adoption addresses updated state science standards, the training contracts expand in‑school mental‑health strategies, and the capital purchases address facility safety and functionality. Several items are funded from specific grants or bond funds to manage the district’s operational budget.
Provenance: Item presentations and board voice votes approving contracts and purchases.
