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Waco ISD approves Pearson virtual schools contract covering TEKS-aligned instruction
Summary
The Board unanimously approved a contract with Pearson Virtual Schools to provide virtual and hybrid instruction under Senate Bill 569 and Texas Education Code Chapter 30B. The agreement includes TEKS-aligned curriculum, certified staff, attendance/PEIMS compliance, and student supports.
The Waco ISD Board voted unanimously May 14 to approve an agreement with Pearson Virtual Schools to deliver virtual and hybrid instructional programming in compliance with Senate Bill 569 and Texas Education Code Chapter 30B. Dr. Melissa King-Knowles presented the contract framework, which the minutes state includes TEKS-aligned curriculum, certified instructional staff, attendance and PEIMS compliance measures, student support services and teacher protections required by law.
Board minutes record Taylor Bledsoe made the motion and Jeremy Davis seconded; the motion passed 6-0. The contract is presented in the minutes as a measure to expand options for students needing virtual or hybrid learning and to ensure state compliance for reporting and staff certification.
