Review 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