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Board posts proposed K–12 science, health and PE materials for public review; internet-use policy updated to include social media section
Summary
The board authorized a 30-day public review of proposed K–12 science, health and physical education materials and was presented with a required update to the district’s internet acceptable use policy that adds a social media section to comply with a new state law (adoption deadline April 15).
District curriculum staff told the board April 7 that Georgia’s curriculum-adoption rotation requires periodic review and that this year’s content areas include K–12 science, health and physical education. The materials recommended by teachers will be posted for a 30-day public review at the Catoosa County Board of Education office and on the district’s website; staff said they will consider public feedback before bringing a final recommendation to the board.
Separately, Superintendent Nix presented a required policy update to the district’s internet acceptable use policy that incorporates a social media usage section drawn from state guidance. Nix said the language was placed in the policy "word for word" from state materials and that the district must adopt the revision by April 15 to comply with the new state law.
No final vote on adoption appears in the transcript excerpt; staff included the materials and policy language for board review and recommended moving forward with the public comment period and policy update process.
