The October 14 agenda asks the board to approve the district’s application for Alaska’s President’s Physical Fitness Test program, submitted pending board approval.
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AEBSD adopted a new district-wide assessment schedule for 2026-27: grades K-8 will use iReady, high school will use MAP, and grades K-6 will continue with DIBELS, replacing the prior testing approach to reduce over-assessment and give teachers more actionable data.
The Board voted 6-1 on August 18, 2026 to approve 'My Perspectives' by Savvas as the new English Language Arts instructional materials for grades 6-10, following a curriculum advisory committee recommendation. Pilot preparation runs through December 2026, piloting occurs January-May 2027, with full implementation planned for the 2027-28 school year.
On June 9, 2026, the board approved spending $910,732.67 on new math curriculum materials and resources for LKSD's schools, following a report from the district's Math Curriculum Committee.
The board approved adopting and purchasing SAVVAS as the district’s science curriculum. The superintendent said it covers the revised Next Generation Science Standards and emphasizes career exploration and holistic learning.