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Brenham ISD approves grant-funded contracts for K–5 and secondary math programs
Summary
Using TEA Strong Foundations grant awards, the board approved a $72,000 contract with NIET for K–5 Bluebonnet math implementation and a $100,000 contract with Great Minds for secondary math implementation; grants total $144,000 (K–5) and $200,000 (secondary).
District curriculum staff reported that Brenham ISD was awarded TEA Accelerated Learning/Strong Foundations grant funds—$144,000 for K–5 math implementation and $200,000 for secondary math. Staff said TEA requires 50% of grant funds be allocated to TEA-approved providers.
The board considered two contracts: a $72,000 contract with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) for K–5 math implementation and a $100,000 contract with Great Minds for secondary math implementation. The board moved and seconded motions to approve each contract and approved both on voice votes. One trustee praised staff for securing grant funds and training: "Sarah, you never cease to amaze me how much money you can get for training for the teachers and for core curriculum and curriculum stuff." Trustees referenced teacher feedback that Great Minds' materials reinforced deep secondary-math concepts.
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