Superintendent apologizes for textbook committee letter error, vows process changes

Jul 18, 2026

Dr. Mackey acknowledged a departmental mistake that sent letters to unapproved textbook committee members, apologized to the board, said internal processes will be fixed and indicated personnel steps may follow; he reiterated that textbook approval remains a board function under current law.

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Superintendent Dr. Mackey acknowledged an error involving the textbook-review process during the July 19 work session, saying departmental routing included unauthorized letters sent to people who were not approved by the board. "That is a problem on our end. That is a mistake," he said, and apologized to board members for the confusion.

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