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Board delays science textbook/materials adoption until spring 2026 to seek more teacher input
Summary
Trustees voted to postpone the adoption of science instructional materials until spring 2026, citing the value of teacher input and the need to align materials with current standards. The motion passed 6–0 with one absence.
The Medford School District Board agreed to postpone the adoption of new science instructional materials until spring 2026.
According to the meeting record, "MOTION: I move to approve the postponement of the Science instructional materials adoption until spring of 2026." The motion, made by Director Jeff Kinsella and seconded by Director Kendell Ferguson, passed on a roll call vote (Kinsella: Yea; Williams: Yea; Atkinson: Yea; Caballero: Yea; Ferguson: Yea; Wright: Yea; Messer: Absent). Board discussion referenced the benefit of teacher input and the need to align material selections with changing science standards.
The postponement means staff will continue work with teachers and return recommendations in spring 2026.
