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Brandon Valley School Board reviews JK–12 fine arts curriculum study and proposed materials purchase
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Summary
At its regular meeting the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 board heard a JK–12 fine arts curriculum study recommending digital and print materials across music, theater and visual arts and a one-time materials purchase the presenter described as roughly $202,101; the board will consider formal adoption at a future meeting.
The Brandon Valley School District 49-2 Board of Education on Monday received a report on a JK–12 fine arts curriculum study that recommends a mix of digital platforms and print textbooks for general music, band, orchestra, chorus, theater and visual arts.
The presenter said the review began in 2025 with a curriculum review committee, included vendor presentations in 2025 and a parent committee review in March 2026. If the board approves the recommendations, professional development would occur in 2026 and the district would purchase materials in July 2026, with planning and implementation to follow.
Why it matters: the proposal would shape instructional materials and teacher training across all grade bands in the district and requires a one-time purchase and associated professional development funding.
The presenter listed recommended products including Quaver Music (digital), Sight Reading Factory (digital), The Real Easy Book (print), MakeMusic/MakeMusic cloud (digital orchestra tools), classroom theater texts and Art of Education (digital visual arts resources). The presenter described a seven-year delivery model and said the packet contains a cost breakdown by grade band and a professional development line. "This is a 7 year proposal at a one-time cost," the presenter said; the transcript records a one-time figure as about $202,101 but the numerical sequence in the recording is garbled and the packet contains the definitive breakdown.
Superintendent Larson thanked curriculum lead Sherry for her work on the adoption process and said the board will bring the recommendation forward for approval at the next meeting. "She is a very busy gal when it comes to these items every seven years," Larson said.
Board members did not take action on the curriculum at the meeting; the presenter characterized the item as a report only and staff indicated a formal approval vote will be scheduled later.
Next steps: the board is scheduled to see the proposal again for potential action at a subsequent meeting; the board packet includes the detailed cost breakdown and implementation timeline for review.
