CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING 4-22-26

The BCPS-TV Curriculum Committee meeting held on April 22, 2026, focused primarily on the procurement and extension of instructional materials for middle school social studies. The committee discussed a one-year contract extension for Discovery Education's social studies digital content, currently used by grades 6 through 8, at a cost of $10 per student annually. The extension allows continued access to the platform, which includes professional learning resources for teachers and aligns with the district's curriculum. Board members inquired about future procurement plans, including the upcoming Request for Information (RFI) process to explore new curriculum options aligned with updated state standards and High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) guidance. The committee voted to approve the contract extension. Additionally, the meeting included an update on K-12 science curriculum development, highlighting alignment with Next Generation Science Standards and ongoing efforts to enhance hands-on and inquiry-based learning. Board members expressed interest in participating in future curriculum review and procurement processes to provide input on materials selection.