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Greeley‑Evans School District 6 adopts new secondary math curriculum in 7‑year, $1.29 million contract
Summary
The Board of Education approved a seven‑year adoption of Illustrative Mathematics for grades 6–Algebra 2, a $1,290,150.40 purchase funded from the district’s 2025–26 mill levy override; the motion passed unanimously. The district said the change aligns K–12 instruction after the previous CPM license expired.
The Board of Education of Greeley‑Evans School District 6 voted unanimously to adopt Illustrative Mathematics, a districtwide secondary math curriculum package for grades 6 through Algebra 2, under a seven‑year contract totaling $1,290,150.40.
District staff presented the adoption as the outcome of an eight‑month, multi‑phase review that included prescreening (EdReports and Colorado Department of Education guidance), committee evaluation, micro pilots in multiple classrooms, public review and scoring with an AIM (Assessing Instructional Materials) rubric. Dr. Degan Andrews, director of secondary curriculum, said the committee narrowed five resources to three finalists and recommended Illustrative Mathematics based on rubric scores and teacher and student pilot feedback.
"The adoption committee recommends Illustrative Mathematics," Dr. Andrews said during the presentation, noting the package includes printed workbooks, full digital access for students and teachers, and professional learning supports from Imagine Learning.
John Fisher, the district’s K–12 mathematics coordinator, provided the cost and budget context: "The total cost for 7 years is $1,290,150.40," he said, and added that the expense is included in the 2025–26 mill levy override budget.
Board members cited process rigor and continuity as key reasons for supporting the purchase. Director Edmonds told the board the change will provide a consistent K–12 pathway so students will not have to adjust to substantially different instructional systems as they move between elementary, middle and high school. Director Campos Spitzy noted the district’s current CPM materials had expired and that the adoption—if required—offered an opportunity to consider alternatives.
Supporters emphasized implementation supports: district leaders said the package includes teacher resources and professional learning to help transition to the new materials. No board member opposed the motion. The vote to adopt the curriculum carried 7–0.
Next steps include contract finalization and scheduled roll‑out and professional development for teachers ahead of the new school year. The district stated the adoption was fully budgeted within the existing mill‑levy override allocation.
