School board approves new K–12 English language arts curriculum for review and purchase
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Summary
The board approved the adoption and purchase of new K–12 English language arts instructional materials after a public hearing; student editions had been available for 20 days on the district website in accordance with Florida statute.
Following a public hearing, the Charlotte County School Board voted to adopt and purchase new K–12 English language arts instructional materials. Assistant Superintendent Dr. McElroy told the board that student editions were posted on the district website beginning Jan. 14, 2026 "for a period of 20 days in accordance with Florida statute." Dr. McElroy recommended approval of the materials, a motion was made and seconded, and the board approved the adoption by voice vote.
The recommendation came from the Division of Learning; no public commenters addressed the materials during the hearing. Board members who moved and seconded the motion registered their support during the meeting's voice vote. The district will proceed with the purchase and make the materials available in classrooms according to the adopted implementation schedule.
The meeting transcript does not list the purchase price or a vendor contract number. A member of the public asked later in the meeting about the cost of the new curriculum and was told a district representative would follow up.
