Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
4/9/2025 - 7:00 PM  
Category:
Consent Agenda Items  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
Approval to Post Environmental Biology Textbook for Community Review  
Vision 2026:
Academic Excellence Strategies 4
Expand programming to prepare students for a full range of post-secondary opportunities.
 
Policy:
 
Background:
The science department is recommending a new textbook for Environmental Biology. This book was reviewed and recommended by staff.  
File Attachment:
 
Summary:
The high school team is recommending Savvas's Environmental Biology. They are recommending 35 digital licenses and 40 textbooks. ISBN: 9781418340681 Copyright: 2021 These texts will be available for community review at the School Service Center following the April business meeting. Community members with questions will receive follow up communication from a member of the Educational Services Department. All community feedback will be shared with the Board of Education.  
Funding:
The total cost for two Teacher's Editions, 35 digital licenses and 40 textbook is $10,065.00. Funds will be allocated in the FY26 budget.  
Board Policy:
6.210 Instructional Materials  
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board approve these materials for community review.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Melissa Murphy - Asst Superintendent
Signed By:  
Jeff Schuler - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Brad Paulsen Moved, Member Erik Hjerpe seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board approve these materials for community review.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Brad Paulsen     Yes
Rob Hanlon     Yes
Dave Long     Yes
Angela Blatner     Yes
Julie Kulovits     Yes
Erik Hjerpe     Yes
John Rutledge     Yes