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Board weighs textbook purchase options as standards change; staff proposes one‑year supplemental and costs for full adoption
Summary
The board discussed choices between a full five‑year ELA adoption and a shorter supplemental solution while new academic standards are pending; staff recommended waiting to adopt until standards are approved and proposed a one‑year supplemental package (digital plus printing and teacher stipends) estimated around $1.0M for planning and implementation.
District instructional staff outlined options for English‑language arts curriculum as state standards shift, and the board probed cost, timing and hidden expenses tied to printing and teacher time.
Laura (instructional staff) presented two paths: a full core adoption (multi‑year contract, larger upfront cost) or a shorter interim supplemental approach that would give teachers digital resources and the…
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