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Board approves Amplify Desmos Math for middle schools with $261,216.80 six‑year license
Summary
The North Shore SD 112 Board approved Amplify Desmos Math as the district’s middle‑school math curriculum with a six‑year license costing $261,216.80 and a one‑year Savvas enVision2.0 extension for Algebra I at $43,394.40. The motion passed unanimously.
The Board of Education of North Shore SD 112 on April 22 approved Amplify Desmos Math as the core resource for grades 6–8, along with a one‑year extension of Savvas enVision2.0 for Algebra I. The six‑year license for Amplify Desmos Math was presented at a total cost of $261,216.80; the Savvas extension was presented at $43,394.40.
Board members voted unanimously to adopt the resources. Board member Melissa Itkin moved to approve the adoption and Bennett Lasko seconded. President Art Kessler called the roll; the vote was recorded as AYES: Butler, Fink, Fishman, Hirsh, Itkin, Kessler, Lasko.
District leaders told the board the selection followed a year‑long review process, pilot testing, and presentations from four publishers. Administration said the adoption addresses grade‑band core instruction, advanced and accelerated sections, and alignment needs with Highland Park High School for Algebra I. The decision sets instructional licensing commitments the district will manage through the coming six academic years.
