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2022 - 2023 Adoptions

During the 2022-23 school year, HUSD will complete the adoption of instructional materials for Middle School Conceptual Physics. The details below outline the steps that were undertaken during the phases of the adoption process.

2022-2023 Adoptions

Resource material adoptions are proposed based on several factors including changes to state standards and budgetary considerations. Final selection or development of resources culminates with a recommendation to the HUSD School Board prior to implementation.

The Conceptual Physics Adoption materials that are being considered for Phase III of the adoption process will be available for public review in the Educational Services Department at the District Office beginning March 1, 2023 until recommendation is brought to the Governing Board meeting on June 7th. 

The public is also invited to the publisher's presentation scheduled for Thursday, March 30th.    

Science: Phase III

The Educator Evaluation Committee attends in-person meetings scheduled for Thursday, March 30th with the publishers of the recommended textbooks. The committee will then evaluate vendor materials and submit their recommendation for adoption via Canvas for final recommendation by the Steering Committee.

Science: Phase II

The Educator Evaluation Committee reviews and evaluates materials submitted for adoption through Canvas and the Phase II Rubric (click here to view).

 

This process includes the opportunity for the Educator Evaluation Committee to review printed materials at the District Office.

Science: Phase I

The steering committee ensures that the adoption process is carried out appropriately and affirms the evaluation committee’s findings. The steering committee members are not expected to evaluate the products.  The primary purpose of the steering committee is to ensure that all procurement procedures are followed correctly. 
 
Steering committee members are expected to attend each steering committee meeting.
 

Adoption Overview

 
To purchase a large amount of resources, school districts must engage in an adoption request for proposal (RFP) where the local education agency (LEA) submits a request for vendors to propose their product for evaluation. 
 
Click here to view the Phase 1 Rubric.  

2022-2023 Steering Committee Information

Schedule: 

  • Jan 26: Steering committee meeting
  • Feb 16:  Steering committee will evaluate submitted materials using the Phase I scoring criteria
  • Feb 24 – Mar 10: Phase II Initial Review and Scoring via Canvas Online Course and Phase II Rubric
  • Mar 28: Evaluation of the Submitted Rankings 
  • Mar 1: Public Display of Selected Vendors 
  • Mar 30: Phase III Presentation from the Top Vendors
  • May 16: Middle School Conceptual Physics Curriculum Adoption Meeting and Community Forum at District Office from 4:30-5:30 pm 
  • May 22: Middle School Conceptual Physics Curriculum Adoption Feedback Review public meeting at District Office from 4:30 – 5:00 pm
  • June 7:  Board meeting Action Item for Board Approval of Recommended Textbook Adoption