TCAPS Board of Education Curriculum Committee 4.7.26 - LIVE

The TCAPS Board of Education Curriculum Committee met on April 7, 2026, to discuss updates to the district's course catalog for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years, including the addition of virtual courses for credit recovery and full-length classes through a new platform called Subject. The committee reviewed the pilot program's benefits, such as offering courses in native languages and access to highly qualified teachers for niche subjects. They also discussed the potential discontinuation of the previous vendor, Excelis ELA, and planned to make a final decision by July 1 to align with fiscal year contracts. Additionally, the committee received presentations on the arts and music programs, highlighting their role in student engagement and academic success, and discussed the Early College Memorandum of Understanding with Northwestern Michigan College, emphasizing the financial implications and advocacy needs for dual enrollment funding. The committee approved motions to place course catalog updates and student trip requests on the consent calendar for the upcoming board meeting and planned further data presentations related to strategic goals and budget considerations in future meetings.