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The Board of Education approved the HMH English language arts curriculum, including an optional AI reading tool called Amira, for $2,463,963.37 after questions about a possible 1‑to‑1 iPad rollout, screen time and training timelines; the motion carried by voice/raised hands.
Kansas / School Boards / Garden City
The Garden City USD 457 board received a first reading of a recommended K–12 ELA curriculum (HMH Into Reading/Into Literature), reported teacher support of 89.3% and first‑year materials and PD costs presented at about $2.46 million; the adoption will return for final approval in January.
Kansas / School Boards / Garden City
Garden City High's FFA officers presented chapter activities — officer retreat, state fair livestock shows, dairy/milk-quality competitions and community service — and reported about 20 active members and multiple upcoming events and competitions.
Kansas / School Boards / Garden City
Garden City USD 457 approved procurement bids for a nutrition truck chassis ($55,063.94), two‑way radios (First Wireless bid ~ $44,857) and gym window replacement at Buffalo Jones ($44,075). The board also reviewed flooring, roofing and HVAC proposals and authorized design/bid steps for several capital projects.
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District staff reported expanded dual-credit and career-technical education participation at Garden City High School, described partnership funding (Carl Perkins), and said roughly one in four students take some form of dual credit.
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The board approved the meeting agenda as amended and approved the consent agenda by voice; a motion to adjourn carried at the end of the meeting. No roll-call tallies were recorded in the transcript.
Kansas / School Boards / Garden City
Students invited the public to a Dec. 12 capstone presentation and Bernadine students showcased school activities and test-score gains; the board also announced Crystal Apple finalists and winners and recognized outgoing members.
Kansas / School Boards / Garden City
Facilities director presented a Precision Concrete Cutting proposal to fix 324 trip hazards across 10 campuses with two bid options: ADA-focused work (option 1) and an option adding 74 linear feet of curb repair (option 2); costs and GreenTree discounts were listed in the packet.
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District staff presented a revised professional development handbook and proposed changes to procurement policy to define informal quote requirements for purchases under $20,000; purchases over $20,000 will continue to follow formal bid procedures.
Kansas / School Boards / Garden City
Garden City USD 457 reported strong graduation results and building leaders credited flexible scheduling, targeted supports and recovery programs for large gains.