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Board approves Edmentum courseware subscription for expanded online options
Summary
RSU 26 authorized purchase of Edmentum courseware (30 student seats, optional five-seat addition for adult ed) at a quoted price of $6,219 to expand core and elective offerings for students who need alternative or supplemental coursework.
The board authorized administration to purchase Edmentum courseware to provide district students access to a diverse catalog of online courses.
Administration explained that Edmentum offers roughly 500 courses mapped to Maine learning results, allowing students who cannot take certain in‑person courses to pursue core subjects or specialized electives (for example, clean‑energy or trade courses). The platform also offers pretesting so students can bypass content they have already mastered and follow an individualized pathway.
Susan said the district consulted nearby users (Brewer, Bangor, Oldtown) and that regional feedback was positive; adult‑education staff requested five seats to pilot the platform for adult learners. The quoted procurement cost the board discussed was $6,219 for the initial seats.
Motion to authorize the purchase carried 5–0.
Next steps: administration will implement the subscription and coordinate seat allocation with guidance staff and adult‑education partners.
