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Board approves multi-year renewals for K–12 curricula and benchmark tools
Summary
Pender County Schools approved renewals for I-Ready, STAR Renaissance, Eureka Math and related interventions; district leaders cited rising proficiency and growth metrics and said the renewals fit the district's implementation and professional-development plans.
The Pender County Schools board approved multi-year renewals for key curriculum and benchmark tools after the chief academic officer presented usage data and district proficiency gains.
Dr. Brandy Sawyer told the board the district's middle-school math growth and Star Renaissance benchmark data show substantial year-over-year gains, and she outlined a plan for professional development and pacing guide updates tied to the renewals. The products identified for renewal included I-Ready Math (grades 6–8), STAR Renaissance (benchmarks and interventions including Freckle), Eureka Math (K–5), and Foundations (K–3 phonics), with multi-year purchasing and implementation timelines explained in the board packet.
Board discussion touched on classroom implementation and teacher reception. "It's not about the resource; it's about what the teacher is doing with the resource," Dr. Sawyer said, describing an emphasis on teacher training and implementation. Each renewal was moved and approved by voice vote, with board members noting the district's aim to keep resources aligned and supported by coaching.
The district presented proficiency and growth figures during the report. A number of line items read aloud in the meeting transcript appear garbled and are recorded in the official packet; the board packet and purchase contracts contain the authoritative cost and term details for each renewal.
Next steps: staff will complete purchase orders and schedule vendor-led professional development tied to the rollouts and will provide implementation updates and outcome data in subsequent board updates.
