ESASD Education Committee Meeting (June 11)

The ESASD School Board Education Committee met on June 11, 2026, primarily to discuss updates and approvals related to curriculum development and instructional scheduling. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the comprehensive rewrite and enhancement of the English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum across all grade levels, highlighting new texts, differentiated instruction, and alignment with state standards. The committee also reviewed the adoption of new ELA resources with a proposed budget of $68,154, which was slated for approval at the upcoming July board meeting. Additionally, the meeting addressed a proposed shift from block scheduling to a six-period, 60-minute year-round bell schedule for high schools, aiming to increase instructional time and better align with student needs, though concerns about elective offerings and implementation logistics were noted. The board sought guidance on scheduling preferences to inform further development and planned to finalize decisions by August. No immediate contract awards were made, but the discussion set the stage for future procurement related to curriculum materials and scheduling adjustments.