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Keystone Oaks SD to adopt new literature curriculum for grades 6–12, $217,791 covers six‑year license
Summary
Board discussion approved recommending adoption of new literature materials for grades 6–12. The district plans to pay $217,791 this year to secure licenses that cover six years; additional curricular purchases may be paused pending budget decisions.
The Keystone Oaks SD education report recommended adoption of updated literature materials for grades 6–12, with the district budgeting for 150 seats priced at $34.57 per student for licensed print and online access.
The presenter said the vendor negotiated a multi‑year arrangement so the district pays $217,791 this year to cover the six‑year license rather than annual purchases. Board members noted the district will use the number of active students to allocate licenses and that seats are reassigned when students leave.
Several board members cautioned that, given current budget pressures, the district will take a closer look at future curricular purchases. One board member said the district may “take a deeper look at whether or not we bring in any other curricular materials for the next couple of years” to limit new costs while existing materials remain serviceable.
Next steps: the textbook adoption will appear on next week’s consent/approval agenda for formal board action as part of routine education items.
