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Marion City Schools board adopts new K–5 science and high‑school math curricula
Summary
The Marion City Schools Board approved a six‑year adoption of Inspire Science for K–5 and Carnegie Math Solutions for high‑school Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II, citing years without a districtwide curriculum and built‑in professional development; both contracts were approved by roll call.
The Marion City Schools Board of Education voted March 16 to adopt new curriculum packages for elementary science and high‑school mathematics.
Administrators recommended a six‑year, $190,809.30 contract for Inspire Science K–5 and a six‑year, $199,712 contract for Carnegie Math Solutions covering Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II. The board approved both measures by roll call.
“Part of that is because we don't have a science curriculum,” Ms. Wellman said during the presentation, explaining that the district previously relied on supplemental materials rather than a tier‑one, standards‑aligned curriculum. She said Inspire Science is digital‑access first, integrates with other elementary content, rosters through the district system and includes separate…
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