The process of adopting new LOTE, CTE and Math (Algebraic Reasoning) textbooks has begun. If you would like to serve as a representative on the textbook adoption committee, please click here.
Textbook Adoption Committee members are expected to:
- Attend an introductory adoption process meeting on November 14, 2016
- Take shipment on samples provided by textbook companies
- Provide teachers with access to textbook samples during the designated time period
- Obtain and submit input/opinions from campus LOTE, CTE, and math teachers using a textbook evaluation rubric
- Attend presentations on January 30, 2017 for the top 3 textbook selections
- Submit final votes for textbook selection
Textbook Adoption Timeline
Date |
Description |
Sept. 20 – Oct. 10, 2016 |
Assemble and approve list of committee members |
November 14, 2016 |
Introductory meeting describing the adoption process |
November 15, 2016 |
Public viewing via BISD website |
December 12, 2016 |
Committee member rubrics are due |
January 30, 2017 |
Presentations by the companies representing the top three choicesRepresentatives turn in their final votes |
Feb. 6 or Mar. 6, 2017 |
Board presentation of final selections |