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Board tables chemistry and biology textbook adoptions, asks staff to complete reviews
Summary
District staff said chemistry texts are under review and biology requires further examination; the board voted to table adoption and asked staff to return with a chosen title and cost details, noting instructional-material lottery funds will be used.
The board discussed chemistry and biology textbook adoptions and decided to table action so staff can present a clear recommendation on which titles to adopt and the associated costs.
Staff (speaker 16) said the chemistry books under consideration are old and that the department identified alternate versions from the same publisher that may better align to Next Generation Science Standards; the discussion covered accessibility for students with dyslexia and digital accessibility tools. A board member referenced a document limiting spending "not to exceed $48,000," and the board moved to table the item until staff can present a specific title, price and adoption plan. The motion to table passed by roll call.
