Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 6/21/2023 - 4:30 PM
Category: Consent Agenda
Type: Action
Subject: 13.4 Approve Proposed Middle School Full Option Science System (FOSS) Instructional Materials
District Goals and Beliefs:
Belief 1 - Students are the focus of all decisions.
Belief 2 - A culture of accountability shall drive excellence and promote the district vision of teaching and learning.
Enclosure Board Item Staff Report Middle School Full Option Science System (FOSS) Instructional Materials
File Attachment:
Board Item Staff Report Approve Middle School Full Option Science System (FOSS) Instructional Materials.pdf
Public Display of Instructional Materials FOSS Link.pdf
Summary: The Middle Schools last adopted curriculum has a copyright date of 2009. This older curriculum was developed before the transition to the Next Generation Science Standards, adopted in California in 2013. A thorough process was implemented to ensure that the chosen curriculum fit the needs of the students and teachers. All middle school teachers participated in the pilot process.
Funding: Instructional Materials Funds
Recommendation: Approve proposed Middle School Full Option Science System (FOSS) Instructional Materials
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Mindi Brenner - Administrative Assistant
Signed By:
Kerstin Kramer - Superintendent CLO
Signed By:
Carmen Ghysels - Superintendent CLO
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Kirsten Livak Moved, Member Patrick Mooney seconded to approve the Original motion 'Approve proposed Middle School Full Option Science System (FOSS) Instructional Materials'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Kirsten Livak     Yes
Dianna Driller     Yes
Cristina Hennessey     Yes
Patrick Mooney     Yes
Denyelle Nishimori     Yes