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Board approves K–12 science curriculum; materials cost reported at just over $1,000,000
Summary
District staff presented a K–12 science adoption aligned to new state standards; the materials cost "just over 1000000 dollars," with roughly $550,000 coming from the state textbook allotment and the remainder shifted from existing departmental and state technology funds; the board approved the adoption unanimously.
Chapel Hill‑Carrboro City Schools adopted a new K–12 science curriculum on a unanimous vote after district staff described the materials, pilot results and funding plan.
The curriculum presenter said the adoption responds to the State Board of Education’s 2023 update to science standards and that a pilot during the first nine weeks "was very successful." The presenter described the materials as focused on hands‑on learning and said the cost of the materials is "just over 1000000 dollars," with about $550,000 coming from the state textbook allotment and the rest covered by existing departmental budget lines and state technology funds.
Board members asked whether consumable materials were part of the adoption and how the district would sustain consumables over time. Curriculum staff said the district is treating this as a one‑time adoption for the core materials and will cover consumables from existing curriculum‑resource dollars; the district also plans to rotate kits among schools at the elementary level.
Trustees praised classroom visits to the pilot sites and staff training efforts. The board moved and seconded the adoption and approved it unanimously.
