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SBISD board approves HMH K-8 reading materials on 6-1 vote after public comment
Summary
The Spring Branch ISD Board approved the adoption of HMH K-8 reading/language arts materials after public comment; the motion passed 6-1 with Trustee John Perez opposed. Associate Superintendent Dr. Annie Wolfe said the selection aligns with the science of reading and includes teacher training.
The Spring Branch Independent School District Board of Trustees voted 6-1 on March 24 to approve the district's recommended K-8 reading and language arts materials, selecting HMH for adoption.
Associate Superintendent of Academics Dr. Annie Wolfe explained the selection process of the HMH curriculum and how it aligns with the science of reading, and she said teacher training will be provided when the curriculum is deployed. Vice President Courtney Anderson moved to approve the item and Trustee Chris Earnest seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-1; Trustee John Perez cast the opposing vote.
Public comment was recorded on the agenda item before the Board's vote. The transcript lists the individuals who spoke regarding item 10F as: Jennifer Hyland; Lauren Walker; Kathleen Dolan; Michelle Fredstrom; Kara Shane; and Rob Shane. The record in the transcript does not include verbatim statements by those speakers.
Board members did not amend the recommendation on the dais; the approval follows the Board's process for adopting instructional materials. The decision will allow the district to move forward with training and deployment plans described by Dr. Wolfe.
