MARION COUNTY – Marion County Public Schools is adopting Mathematics for Grade Seven Acceleration, Mathematics for College Algebra, Middle School (Grades 6-8) Social Studies, and High School Social Studies textbooks for the 2023-2024 school year.
Review committees including teachers, parents, and community members recently considered instructional materials and made recommendations to Superintendent Dr. Diane Gullett.
An informational session was held at the June 1 School Board Administrative Briefing and Work Session, where the recommended titles were presented. The window for public input is now open. Anyone interested in reviewing the textbooks and related materials may do so by visiting https://www.marionschools.net/. Public comments can then be presented in person at the July 11 Public Hearing at the School Board meeting starting at 5:30 p.m.
School Board members will vote on the recommended materials at their July 25 meeting. Following that, a 30-day objection window opens to the public.
For more information, contact the Instructional Materials Department of Marion County Public schools at 352.236.0525.