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Board approves six‑year ELA adoptions and technology refresh purchases
Summary
The board approved six‑year ELA curriculum adoptions (Amplify for grades 6–8, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt literature for grades 9–12) and authorized technology purchases: a Wi‑Fi upgrade ($24,566.25) and about 250 Chromebooks ($69,770).
The board approved curriculum and technology purchases intended to support classroom instruction and day‑to‑day operations.
Curriculum committee members recommended and the board approved a six‑year subscription to Amplify for grades 6–8 and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt literature for grades 9–12. The board discussed committee input and early data that show positive movement in achievement tied to curriculum selections. "We were just impressed by the amount of work put into selecting your curriculum," a committee member said; the six‑year subscription costs were presented during the motion.
The board also approved a technology refresh that includes a district Wi‑Fi system (cost shown as $24,566.25, with the majority of funding covered through the E‑Rate program) and purchase of roughly 250 Chromebooks at a cost of $69,770. "Chromebooks are about 250 devices," the technology presenter confirmed during questions. The total for the technology purchase approved at the meeting was $94,344.25.
Board members said the curriculum and technology investments are aligned with the district’s MTSS and instructional goals and will be budgeted from the appropriate funds including the sinking fund for Chromebooks.
