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Oak Grove R‑VI adopts SAVA’s ELA program for grades 3–8 at $222,000
Summary
The board approved a six‑year license for SAVA’s ELA resources for grades 3–8, a $222,000 purchase that the district will split across two fiscal years and pair with professional development and supplemental materials; K–2 will continue with existing phonics programs.
The Oak Grove R‑VI Board approved adoption of SAVA’s ELA program for grades 3–8, a six‑year digital and print package the district priced at $222,000. Instructional staff told the board the district negotiated payment to split most of the program cost across two fiscal years to reduce a single-year budget impact.
Presenters explained the adoption followed a multi-month review and pilot process: the district reviewed seven elementary resources and narrowed options with building-based teacher teams and coaches. Staff said the district will continue using UFLY and Haggerty at the K–2 level because those resources focus on foundational phonemic awareness and are already producing positive results; SAVA’s materials were presented as the recommended fit for grades 3–8 to improve vertical alignment and provide tiered support.
Staff outlined an onboarding plan that begins immediately if the board approves: a two‑hour spring kickoff for teachers, an implementation essentials workshop in the fall, an administrator workshop, and on-site coaching visits throughout the following school year. Workbooks for students will be renewed annually as part of the license. Presenters also noted that some costs will be offset by savings tied to a recent math-adoption replacement.
Board members asked about screen time and options for printed workbooks; staff confirmed SAVA includes consumable workbooks and that buildings will retain print options for students and teachers.
What happens next: staff will finalize contract terms and schedule the professional development rollout. The implementation timeline and budget split will appear in forthcoming budget documents.
