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Evergreen Local board approves K–5 English curriculum following multi‑step review
Summary
The Evergreen Local Board approved a five‑year license for the Savvas MyView K–5 English language arts curriculum after a district core team used the Ohio Department of Education rubric; the purchase includes materials, web‑based components and professional development at an approximate five‑figure cost and the district will begin implementation next school year.
The Evergreen Local Board of Education on March 23 approved the purchase of a new K–5 English language arts curriculum, Savvas MyView, after a multi‑step review by a district core team.
Dr. Swinford said the team — including classroom teachers and specialists — evaluated five candidate programs using a 14‑page rubric supplied by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and recommended Savvas MyView because it “best aligned to the science of reading and the needs of our district.” She told the board the package covers textbooks, workbooks and digital components and includes initial and ongoing professional development.
The district presented an approximate cost of $136,157.39 for a five‑year license and materials; Dr. Swinford said the vendor negotiated roughly $77,426 in free resources into the agreement. She also noted that Wonders 2020 will be retired this year and that the selection reflects that change.
Dr. Swinford flagged a related statewide policy change: House Bill 96 required the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce to update approved diagnostic lists for K–3 reading and math. She said I‑Ready — used by the district — was approved for reading statewide but not for math, and that a rescoring or re‑evaluation of diagnostics for math does not appear likely this year. “At this point I don’t have any answers,” she said, noting the department indicated any change to implementation timelines would need follow‑up in legislation.
Board members approved the curriculum purchase by roll call. The district plans professional development ahead of implementation and expects some materials to arrive before summer break.
Next steps: staff will finalize implementation schedules and district leaders said they will keep the community informed about professional development and rollout plans.
