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Board committee opens reviews of 'Big Fish' and recommends 'Think Like a Freak' for AP seminar
Summary
The district's curriculum committee announced a 30‑day review of Daniel Wallace's Big Fish for Central High seniors and recommended approval of Steven Levitt's Think Like a Freak for AP Seminar at Eastern High; the board heard updates on PBIS/MTSS and junior kindergarten planning.
Board members received multiple curriculum updates from the committee: TowerPinkster presented design development for the planned aquatic center, and district staff reported progress aligning PBIS as a district‑wide MTSS practice. The committee said district MTSS capacity rose from about 57% in February to 74% after the first year of district‑wide alignment.
Regarding course materials, the committee announced a 30‑day review of Daniel Wallace's Big Fish before a recommendation returns to the board for final action on senior reading assignments. The committee also recommended the use of Steven Levitt's Think Like a Freak in AP Seminar at Eastern High School; the committee "does recommend that we approve the use of Steven Levitt's book, Think Like a Freak," a committee speaker told trustees. The curriculum report also noted plans to add junior kindergarten next fall, with administrators evaluating transportation, food service and special‑education impacts.
Board members asked clarifying questions about timing and implementation; the report was informational and the board did not take immediate curriculum votes beyond the committee's recommendation. Administration said it will return with formal recommendations after the 30‑day material review and as junior‑kindergarten details are finalized.
