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Board reviews policy 6.60 updates and declines to mandate Irish Famine as required curriculum
Summary
Staff reviewed a packet of policy updates including curriculum policy 6.60; staff recommended against making the Irish famine a required element even though it is covered in instruction.
Board members reviewed a packet of policy changes and curriculum updates during the Jan. 7 meeting. Staff told the board there is "a consideration to require the Irish famine as part of the curriculum," but recommended against turning the topic into a mandatory requirement because making a requirement without ensuring consistent coverage could place the district in violation of policy.
Board members discussed leaving curricular adoption and adoption of instructional materials largely in the board's hands while retaining flexibility for teachers and principals. Staff described a proposed change so the board would adopt primary structural materials while staff would approve other instructional materials but recommended the board preserve customary review for significant items.
