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School board approves curriculum adoptions, calendar and consent items; Seven Oaks seismic RFQ approved
Summary
Lebanon Community School District approved K–12 social studies and health curriculum adoptions, adopted the certified calendar for 2027–2028, approved several consent‑agenda items (with some policies pulled for revision), and authorized sending a request for qualifications and invitation to bid for the Seven Oaks seismic project (grant capped at $2.49M).
At its regular meeting, the Lebanon Community School District board approved new K–12 social studies and health curricula, adopted the certified calendar for 2027–2028, and approved a consent agenda of routine items while pulling a handful of policies for revision.
Curriculum adoptions: The board approved a K–5 and a 6–12 social studies adoption at a one‑time cost of $214,000 for a seven‑year term; staff said that payment will be made up front and that there are no ongoing subscription costs. Staff noted that some Oregon standards — specifically tribal history requirements under state law — will be met through supplemental district resources and Oregon Department of Education lessons because national curricula do not fully address those standards. The board also approved a health curriculum package (K–5 Great Body Shop; grades 6–8 Live Well; high‑school Glencoe add‑on) at about $131,000–$132,000; staff said an exemption process and parent notification will be used for lessons on sexual health.
Calendar and policies: The board adopted the certified calendar for 2027–2028 after discussing early‑release Wednesdays, the possibility of a four‑day week (not adopted), and contractual instructional‑day requirements (the district confirmed 170 contact days). During consent‑agenda review, the board asked staff to revise several policies (including BDDC and others) to improve clarity and to add language so the superintendent will report back to the board from the equity advisory work; the rest of the consent agenda carried.
Seven Oaks seismic project: The board approved an alternative contracting approach — an RFQ and invitation to bid to prequalify up to four contractors — for the Seven Oaks seismic project. Staff said the project is supported by a grant with a $2.49 million maximum and that a previously discussed GMP estimate was about $1.9 million; the board authorized issuance of the RFQ/ITB to move the project forward.
Votes at a glance: - Social studies curriculum adoption — approved (motion passed; vote tally not specified in transcript). - Health curriculum adoption — approved (vote tally not specified). - Certified calendar 2027–2028 — approved (vote tally not specified). - Consent agenda (with BDDC, CBA, IIA‑R1 and BDD pulled for revision) — approved (vote tally not specified). - Seven Oaks RFQ/ITB authorization — approved (vote tally not specified).
Next steps: Staff will post curriculum materials on the district website, implement parent notification and exemption procedures for health lessons, and circulate revised policy language for board review. For the Seven Oaks project, staff will issue the RFQ/ITB and return with bids and recommendations.
