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MPISD approves instructional materials and renews Newsela and No Red Ink licenses for 2026–27
Summary
The board approved advanced class exemptions at the high school, certified instructional materials for 2026–27 and voted to purchase Newsela subscriptions and renew No Red Ink licenses; all motions passed unanimously.
The Mount Pleasant ISD board approved several curriculum and instructional-technology items for the 2026–27 school year at its May 18 meeting.
Trustees approved exemptions for Mount Pleasant High School advanced classes for the fall 2026 semester and certified the district’s list of instructional materials for 2026–27. The board also approved vendor subscriptions: Newsela Education platform subscriptions and renewal of No Red Ink licenses for the coming school year. Each item was approved by unanimous vote.
The motions were recorded as: approval of advanced class exemptions (motion by Sandy Bible), certification of instructional materials (motion by Kim Crabb), Newsela subscription quote approval (motion by Buddy Blue) and renewal of No Red Ink licenses (motion by Yvonne Hampton). The minutes include no additional detail about vendor pricing or contract lengths.
