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Board asked to place CPM algebra adoption on consent after staff pilot review
Summary
Staff recommended adopting College Preparatory Mathematics for algebra on a two-year cycle after a limited pilot; trustees pressed for teacher training details, operational fixes and consultation with the high school district.
District staff recommended the board move forward with a two-year adoption window for College Preparatory Mathematics (CPM) for algebra while continuing to pilot options and provide targeted teacher training. Dr. Tasha Dean and curriculum lead Dr. Valentine summarized the selection process: teachers and administrators reviewed curricular components, surveyed students and convened focus groups before making a recommendation. "We will be bringing... a recommendation to adopt the curriculum for 2 years," Dr. Valentine said, describing the iterative review plan.
Board members raised operational and training concerns: staff acknowledged prior implementation timing and limited teacher training during the pandemic and said teachers would receive formal CPM trainer-led training before full implementation. Trustees agreed to bring the recommendation back on the consent agenda for final approval, and asked staff to coordinate with Fremont Union High School District to confirm alignment and student preparedness in algebra pathways.
