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Helix board adopts new social‑studies curriculum; district estimates $20,000 cost
Summary
The board adopted Gibbs Smith materials for K‑5 and McGraw Hill for grades 6‑12, a seven‑year adoption beginning 2026‑27, with an estimated $20,000 cost to be covered by general fund and SIA dollars.
The Helix School Board voted to adopt new social‑studies instructional materials on April 8 after a recommendation from the district’s adoption committee. The board approved Gibbs Smith Education for kindergarten through fifth grade and McGraw Hill for grades six through twelve for a seven‑year adoption beginning in the 2026‑27 school year.
Superintendent Brad Bixler told the board the adoption committee reviewed state‑approved curriculum and would bring a recommendation; committee members and staff in the packet listed Gibbs Smith and McGraw Hill as the top choices. The district’s written summary estimates the total cost of the adoption at approximately $20,000 and says the expense will be covered by general fund and Student Investment Account (SIA) funds.
A motion to adopt the recommended materials was made and seconded; the minutes record the motion as carried. The board did not record any alternate publisher selections or amendments at the meeting.
Next steps: the district will proceed to purchase the adopted materials and begin implementation planning for the 2026‑27 school year.
