Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
3/8/2023 - 7:00 PM  
Category:
Consent Agenda Items  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
Approval of Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology Textbook  
Vision 2026:
 
Policy:
 
Background:
A committee of teachers reviewed best practices and current material options in order to make a textbook selection for this course. The teachers chose:
Psychology: Themes & Variations,
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
Copyright: 2022,
ISBN: 9780357941485
 
File Attachment:
 
Summary:
Because the current textbook for AP Psychology is outdated, the committee reviewed various materials. This textbook has been on display for 30 days at the School Service Center. No feedback was received from the community.  
Funding:
Total cost for 210 hardcover copies with 5 years of online access: $39,603.38. Funds will be allocated in the FY23 budget.  
Board Policy:
6.210 Instructional Materials  
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board approve the Psychology: Themes & Variations textbook as presented.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Ian Smith - Director of Instruction - HS
Signed By:  
Melissa Murphy - Asst Superintendent
Signed By:  
Jeff Schuler - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Susan Booton Moved, Member Rob Hanlon seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board approve the Psychology: Themes & Variations textbook 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