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School board approves $223,000 health curriculum purchase, funds to come from contingency
Summary
The Silver Falls School District approved a seven‑year subscription for two state‑approved health curricula (combined upfront cost ~$223,000) and voted to transfer contingency funds to cover the purchase; the decision includes opt‑out provisions and an implementation timeline for fall.
The Silver Falls School District board voted unanimously to approve the purchase of two state‑approved health curricula and to use contingency funds to pay for the upfront cost. Elise Hansen (Speaker 13) told the board the combined, upfront cost for both curriculum packages is about $223,000 for a seven‑year subscription; she described that as roughly $32,000 a year if amortized. Board members asked about opt‑out procedures and implementation, and Hansen said the courses would be implemented in the fall and that buildings would work with families to manage opt‑outs locally.
Board members confirmed that Oregon Department of Education approval constrains curriculum options: "You have to use something that ODE approves," one board member noted during the discussion. The board moved to approve the purchase as presented (motion by Speaker 4; second by Speaker 16) and voted to transfer contingency funds into the appropriate budget category to complete the purchase; both motions passed unanimously by voice vote.
