Bea Underwood Elementary adopts a new Big Ideas math program for $88,903

What happened

The board approved a new math program for Bea Underwood Elementary (grades 2 to 5) on May 12. It is Big Ideas Math, the program already used in grades 6 to 12. The quote totals $88,902.75 and includes teacher training.

Why it matters to families

Math is the district's weakest subject. Using one program from elementary through high school lines up what students learn each year. Families will see new books and lessons next year.

The evidence

The cover sheet says the adoption "took several months," chose the same curriculum used at the middle and high schools since 2025-26, and describes it as a more traditional approach. The quote total is $88,902.75. The May 12 minutes record a motion to approve the math curriculum, and the March 10 minutes say Big Ideas Math was highly considered.

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