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Board reviews A–Z curriculum inventory; district reports $1.4 million in annual program spending
Summary
Craven County Schools presented an inventory of instructional programs and materials used across schools, reporting about $51,000 in school-level purchases and roughly $1.4 million in district-level spending annually; trustees asked for return analyses on frequency, ROI and specific programs such as Lexia and device leasing.
District instructional leaders presented an A–Z list of curricular programs and materials used across Craven County Schools and told trustees the compilation is intended for follow-up evaluation of frequency, cost and effectiveness.
"For what we know today, schools are spending just over $51,000 and the district is spending just over $1.4 million annually," said Dr. Cheeseman as he introduced the materials audit and credited staff who compiled the inventory. The list flags funding sources (state, federal, local) and notes multi-year contracts that may soon expire.
Why it matters: trustees asked for more detail on specific items that carry federal Title funding and on technology contracts. One board member asked about different Lexia components that show mixed federal and state funding; another asked whether the Apple/device lease and refresh plans have been analyzed for instructional fit and total cost of ownership. Staff said they will return with further analysis on program frequency, return on investment and whether materials align with pacing guides and standards.
Process next steps: instructional staff will meet principals and teachers to assess which products have high-frequency use and measurable outcomes, and provide a more detailed report on major contracts and technology refresh cost estimates.
What was not decided: no curriculum adoptions or contract renewals were approved at the session; trustees requested follow-up analyses and clarifications on several program lines.
