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Board presented AP Biology and K–5 literacy adoption recommendations; Amplify CKLA price draws questions
Summary
District staff recommended adopting 'Biology for the AP Course' for AP Biology (pilot favored this text; estimated six‑year materials/licenses just over $10,000) and Amplify CKLA for grades 3–5 after a multi‑year pilot (recommended six‑year adoption cost just over $283,000). Board members questioned a $31,000 shipping and handling line item and asked for follow‑up on pricing and contract terms.
District staff presented two curriculum-adoption recommendations after multi‑year review and pilots.
AP Biology: The administration recommended adopting Biology for the AP Course for the district’s AP Biology class after a two‑year pilot that compared two texts. Presenters said the recommended text aligns closely with College Board unit sequencing, includes AP‑style practice assessments and an accessible reading level; teacher feedback averaged 4 out…
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