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Crown Point board approves new and updated curricular materials, a community grant and summer programming
Summary
The board approved an elementary update to Bridges Mathematics, purchased Pearson Sullivan Algebra and MyMathLab for $67,087.49, adopted an AP Pre-calculus text, authorized a $23,500 Community Foundation grant for four initiatives, and approved the 2026 summer school program.
The Crown Point Community School Corporation board approved several curriculum and program items for 2026–2027, including elementary and secondary mathematics resources, a community grant allocation, and the district's summer school program.
For elementary grades K–5, Dr. Kachina recommended adoption of the newest edition of Bridges Mathematics with transition kits, teacher manuals and updated student materials for the 2026–2027 school year; the board approved the recommendation unanimously.
Mrs. Ramirez presented a purchase request for Pearson Sullivan Algebra and Trigonometry and MyMathLab to support a dual-credit precalculus alignment with Purdue Northwest. The district will pay $67,087.49 for the materials, a six-year purchase, funded through the administration's adoption process; the board approved the purchase 5-0.
Mrs. Ramirez also requested adoption of Cengage's Pre-calculus for AP (Stewart, Watson, Panman) for a newly approved AP Pre-calculus course at Crown Point High School beginning 2026–2027. The administration anticipates at least two course sections and has grant funding for teacher AP training; the board approved the adoption 5-0.
Mr. Gianfermi asked the board to apply for and receive $23,500 from the Crown Point Community Foundation to support four initiatives: $4,500 to offset AP exam registration costs for students in need; $10,000 for the One District, One Book elementary literacy initiative; $5,000 to create a high school sensory room for exceptional education students; and $4,000 for preschool flexible seating supports. The motion to apply for and accept the grant carried 5-0.
Finally, the administration presented the proposed 2026 summer school program, which mirrors the 2025 offerings and includes high school credit courses (government, health), credit recovery, grade 2–3 literacy supports, a grade 6 basic skills course, and special education extended school year programming. The board approved the summer school programming and noted the state is moving to a per-pupil summer reimbursement rate that has not yet been released.
Next steps: Administrators will finalize orders and schedules and proceed with implementation for the 2026–2027 school year; grant acceptance procedures will follow normal application and reporting requirements.
Key votes: Bridges Math adoption (5-0); Pearson purchase $67,087.49 (5-0); AP Pre-calculus adoption (5-0); Community Foundation grant application/acceptance $23,500 (5-0); Summer school program approval (5-0).
