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Board approves Kendall Hunt biology curriculum for 9th grade; packet lists ~ $55,000 cost
Summary
Administration recommended and the board approved adopting Kendall Hunt's 9th‑grade biology curriculum after staff cited positive pilot results and EdReports ratings; the one‑time upfront cost was listed at roughly $55,000 with seven years of licensing.
The board approved the district’s recommendation to adopt the Kendall Hunt 'Biology: Understanding for Life' curriculum and resources for 9th‑grade biology for 2026–27. Administration said teachers piloted two curricula, recommended Kendall Hunt based on engagement and alignment to the new science standards (NGSS), and reported that EdReports scored the chosen package as 'meets expectations' in its main evaluation categories.
District staff emphasized the package includes a classroom set of printed textbooks for multiple classes and seven years of digital licensing, and noted professional development would accompany implementation. Administration described the upfront purchase price as a one‑time cost of about $55,000 for materials and seven years of licenses; the board voted 7‑0 to adopt the curriculum.
