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Board hears proposal for AP textbook purchases; agenda label differs from presentation
Summary
Justin Trombka presented a proposal to purchase textbooks for an Advanced Placement course; the agenda lists 'AP U.S. Government' while the minutes describe the request for 'AP U.S. History.' The board discussed how to fund curriculum needs broadly rather than only buying new materials.
District staff presented a proposal to purchase Advanced Placement textbooks during the May 13 work session. Justin Trombka introduced the recommendation and the board discussed funding options for curriculum purchases in general.
The item appears on the agenda as "AP U.S. Government Textbook Adoption," but the minutes record the presentation as a proposal for "the purchase of textbooks for AP U.S. History." The minutes do not resolve this inconsistency nor list specific titles, quantities, per-unit prices or a vendor. Board members focused discussion on funding approaches for curriculum needs rather than exclusively buying all-new materials.
No board vote on textbook adoption is recorded in the May 13 work session minutes; the item remains at the discussion stage pending more detailed budgeting or a future action item.
