Calcasieu Parish school board hears recommendation to adopt three high‑school science textbook programs

A presenter for the Calcasieu Parish School Board on the high‑school science committee summarized a multi‑stakeholder review and recommended the adoption of three research‑based textbook programs for high‑school science.

The presenter said the committee — made up of teachers, parents, special education staff and school representatives — placed all review materials on public display and attended vendor presentations from BSCS, Sattas and McGraw Hill. “The science department recommends the adoption of 3 comprehensive research based textbook programs to strengthen our high school curriculum and ensure alignment with the rigorous academic standard,” the presenter said.

The committee reported that 10 members submitted rubric evaluations recommending adoption, with no votes against the materials. For biology, the presenter recommended adopting the Kendall Hunt/BSCS program; the committee also proposed materials to support chemistry, physics, environmental science and anatomy and physiology for advanced biology offerings.

Board members and staff noted the materials include digital resources and assessment tools and that the adoptions are intended to allow accommodations for diverse learners. The presenter emphasized the materials were reviewed following CPSB and Louisiana Department of Education adoption guidelines and were displayed “in the front foyer here, for several weeks” to invite community input.

This item was presented for information; the presenter and staff indicated the committee conducted a thorough rubric‑based evaluation and solicited administrator and parent feedback. The transcript does not record a final adoption vote in the provided segments; the recommendation will go through the board’s normal adoption process.