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Board adopts new high‑school environmental science textbook after committee review
Summary
Curriculum staff recommended and the board adopted a new high-school environmental science resource endorsed by the adoption committee and community reviewers; the resource aligns with new state SOLs and includes digital assets for instruction.
Curriculum staff recommended a newly selected high‑school environmental science resource and the board voted to adopt it after committee review and community feedback.
"The selected resource... met the new state standards," said Mr. Gilchrist, who presented the adoption team's recommendation and noted funds are available in the current textbook budget to cover the purchase. The team cited case studies, digital simulations and alignment with the new state SOLs as reasons for the selection.
Board member Ms. Lynn moved to approve the recommended environmental science textbook adoption; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote with no recorded opposition. Staff said class sets and digital access would be provided and that parents can request home copies where needed.
The board did not take further action on elementary science materials at this meeting; staff will return with a final recommendation next month for the elementary adoption.
