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Board hears update on math textbook adoption and appraisal system

Highland Park Independent School District Board of Trustees · September 23, 2025

Summary

Deputy Superintendent Dr. Shorr Heathcote updated trustees on the math textbook adoption timeline—community feedback, instructional resource evaluation and next steps—and gave a brief overview of the staff appraisal system.

Deputy Superintendent Dr. Shorr Heathcote updated the board on the math textbook adoption process, summarizing recent community feedback, the evaluation of instructional resources and the timeline for adoption. Heathcote said staff are continuing outreach and resource evaluation to recommend materials aligned to instructional priorities.

Heathcote also gave a brief presentation on the staff appraisal system, including who is appraised and how appraisal cycles will be conducted. Trustees were encouraged to monitor implementation as curriculum refinements roll out in classrooms.

The board did not take action on adoption during this meeting; staff will continue evaluation per the timeline described to the trustees.

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