Review 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