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Kingsport board approves curriculum adoptions, assessment contract and facility work
Summary
The Kingsport City Schools board voted April 14 to adopt Cengage MindTap and Goodheart-Willcox as approved curricular resources for grades 9—12, award an Instructure agreement for benchmark assessments (not to exceed $98,209), purchase band uniforms ($93,850), and contract to replace Robinson Middle Schoolfire alarm systems (base bid $173,726.32).
At its April 14 meeting the Kingsport City Schools Board of Education approved several business items including curriculum adoptions, software and equipment purchases, and a facilities contract.
Staff presented findings from a Schedule E textbook and curriculum review for advanced manufacturing, CTE, STEM, IT, engineering and lifetime wellness/physical education in grades 9—12. The review used a locally developed rubric and teacher reviewers; staff said the rubric aligned closely with Tennessee Department of Education guidance. The administration recommended approving Cengage MindTap for STEM/advanced manufacturing and…
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