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Board approves $455,392 purchase of HMH 'Into Reading' curriculum for K–5
Summary
The Monroe Public Schools Board approved the purchase of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's Into Reading K–5 curriculum for a cost not to exceed $455,392.21; $424,273 is expected from a district per‑pupil literacy grant and the district plans to pursue an amendment to cover a roughly $31,000 gap if needed.
The Monroe Public Schools Board of Education voted to approve the purchase of the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) Into Reading curriculum for kindergarten through fifth grade, authorizing a not‑to‑exceed cost of $455,392.21.
Andrea, the district instructional presenter, told the board that $424,273 of the purchase will be paid from the district’s existing per‑pupil literacy “35” grant and that staff are seeking a grant amendment to cover the remaining amount. "We are just going to ask that you approve tonight the purchase of the HMH or Houghton Mifflin hard court into reading curriculum for grades k through 5, and it's at the cost of not to exceed $455,392.21," Andrea said.
Board members asked whether the purchase includes professional development and ongoing costs; Andrea said the package includes professional development and consumable materials spread over multiple years and that after about three years the district would need to repurchase consumables. Administrators said they plan to amend the existing grant to absorb the roughly $31,000 shortfall but have included the district curriculum budget as a precaution.
Carrie moved the motion to approve and Brian seconded; the motion passed by roll call. The board’s approval allows the district to order materials and begin classroom implementation as teachers who attended summer training are prepared to serve as early implementers and lab classrooms.
