Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
9/14/2022 - 7:00 PM  
Category:
Action Items  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
Elementary English Language Arts Instructional Materials Pilot  
Vision 2026:
Academic Excellence Strategies 1
Implement learning acceleration strategies and programming.
 
Policy:
 
Background:
The Vision 2026 strategic plan outlines tactics for learning acceleration programming. One of the tactics listed in our plan is to adopt and support the implementation of resources in K-8 core academic areas that ensure high-quality instruction for all learners. A selection committee consisting of teachers and reading coaches spent several months researching high-quality instructional materials aligned to the best practices of English Language Arts. The committee has selected two materials to pilot this school year.  
File Attachment:
Elementary ELA Pilot.pdf
 
Summary:
On Wednesday evening, the administration will provide an overview of the work done by the selection committee and additional information about the pilot.  
Funding:
The total cost of the pilot is $55,777. The cost for the Bookworms pilot is $9,577. The cost for the American Reading Company pilot is $46,200. Funding has been allocated in the ARP ESSER federal grant.  
Board Policy:
6:210 Instructional Materials  
Recommendation
It is recommended the Board approve the pilot and materials as presented.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Melissa Murphy - Asst Superintendent
Signed By:  
Jeff Schuler - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Angela Blatner Moved, Member Susan Booton seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended the Board approve the pilot and materials as presented.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Brad Paulsen     Yes
Chris Crabtree     Yes
Rob Hanlon     Yes
Susan Booton     Yes
Dave Long     Yes
Angela Blatner     Yes
Julie Kulovits     Yes