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Board approves Houghton Mifflin Harcourt decodable libraries for K–3, funded by 35N grant
Summary
Monroe Public Schools approved purchase of HMH decodable reading libraries for all K–3 classrooms (not to exceed $87,068.42), funded through the district's 35N grant; administration said the purchase provides physical books in addition to currently available digital licenses but noted ongoing consumable and renewal costs.
The board approved a purchase request to buy Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) decodable libraries for kindergarten through third‑grade classrooms at a cost not to exceed $87,068.42, funded by the district's 35N grant. District staff said students currently have access to digital resources but the intent of this purchase is to put physical books in students' hands and to allow teachers to assign work outside of the online platform.
Board members asked whether the purchase included digital licenses, teacher materials and recurring consumables; presenters confirmed digital components and teacher resources are included, and they warned that certain consumable workbooks and digital renewals will be ongoing costs that may need future budget consideration. Administration said the existing purchase of decodable materials remains in use for small‑group instruction and that the HMH materials align with the curriculum acquired earlier in the year.
