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Board approves $72,788 National Geographic high‑school science curriculum
Summary
Sturgeon Bay trustees voted to buy National Geographic high‑school science materials and six years of online access for $72,788, deferring purchase of updated physics materials until the vendor releases a new course.
The Sturgeon Bay School District board approved the purchase of a National Geographic high‑school science curriculum on June 19, authorizing $72,788 for physical materials and six years of online access for secondary science courses.
Staff and the high‑school science department recommended the adoption after a six‑month curriculum review intended to align instruction with Wisconsin academic standards. Administrators told the board they will not order physics materials this year because the vendor is releasing a new physics course; the district expects that purchase to be below $10,000 if pursued next year. The purchase includes enough physical textbooks for classroom sets and online access for individual students.
The motion to approve the $72,788 purchase was moved and seconded and carried by voice vote. Board members asked how long such curriculum materials typically remain in use; district staff suggested a six‑ to ten‑year review cycle, with online supplemental resources helping longevity.
The purchase moves to procurement for vendor contracting and delivery planning; the board recorded no roll‑call vote tally in the transcript.
