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Snake River trustees table decision on Idaho history curriculum after pilot review
Summary
Trustees reviewed a pilot of the third-edition Idaho Adventure Idaho history curriculum and, citing the need for more review, tabled a roughly $17,582 purchase for 150 student texts, materials and five-year digital licenses until the next meeting.
The Snake River School Board on Feb. 18 reviewed a proposed replacement for an outdated Idaho history textbook and voted to postpone a final purchase decision.
The district piloted the third-edition Idaho Adventure curriculum in response to pending Grade 4 standards in Idaho. Teachers and a state-compliant parent committee reviewed a digital trial and reported the program was more engaging, offered improved visuals and primary sources, and appeared to better support multilingual learners. The proposal covered 150 student textbooks, teacher materials and five-year digital licenses with an estimated cost of about $17,582.
Trustee Carol Hepworth moved and Trustee Larin Mortimer seconded a motion to table the purchase until the next meeting so board members could further review the materials. The motion passed 5-0.
Minutes do not record which teachers or parent committee members reviewed the materials, nor do they specify the funding source for a potential purchase. The board may return with a recommendation and funding details at a subsequent meeting.
