Fayetteville board approves three-year ELA gap curriculum amid state adoption-cycle change
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The Fayetteville City Board of Education approved a three-year ELA 'gap' curriculum so schools remain compliant while the state shifts its textbook adoption cycle; middle-school materials will switch vendors while elementary and high school keep current providers.
The Fayetteville City Board of Education voted to approve a three-year "gap" ELA curriculum on Monday so the district maintains compliance while the state moves to an eight-year adoption cycle.
The move, presented by Mr. McCormick, authorizes the elementary and high school to continue with their current vendors — Amplify at the elementary level and Savvas at the high school — while the middle school will transition to a different vendor for the gap period. "What has happened is as the state has moved from a 5 year adoption cycle to a 8 year adoption cycle, we get these gap years," Mr. McCormick said during his report, urging board action so teachers will have the materials they need over the next three years.
Board members said the recommendation came through the usual committee process and noted the decision preserves continuity for students and staff. A motion to adopt the three-year ELA gap curriculum was made and passed by voice vote.
The board will return to a full curriculum-adoption cycle at the conclusion of the three-year period when the state moves forward with its regular adoption timetable. No specific vendor contract amounts or funding breakdowns were provided during the discussion.
The board's approval ensures the district can submit the required curriculum documentation to the textbook commission for the interim period; Miss Williams, the CFO, and staff will handle any follow-up paperwork and public notifications.