1. Franklin Community Schools

2.  Math Adoption (7-8) Process for selection of materials  Science/Health Adoption (1-12) Process for selection of materials  Book Rental Implications  Technology Implications

3.  Textbook adoptions work on a six year cycle  Last year we adopted math (K-6 & HS), this year we will adopt science (1-12) and math (7/8) and next year we will adopt our misc. area materials.  The adoption cycle is set by the Department of Education.  The DOE also provides a list of approved vendors and negotiated prices.

4.  FCTA appoints the teacher representatives to the textbook adoption committee.  Principals submit names of parents who are interested in viewing and commenting on materials.  Alignment of curriculum prior to the review of materials.  The district facilitates the review of materials received from approved vendors.  A recommendation is made to the School Board in April. Once the School Board approves materials, the ordering process begins.  Supplemental fees and consumable fee changes are brought to the board in May.  Textbook rates and fee rates are published for parents through school newsletters and district website.

5. ElementaryMiddle School Deb StubbemanKim Mayes Pam AndersonMike Robards Lana JochimLynn Wilhelm Missy Tinsley Char SpicerHigh School Julie Tennell IntermediateBeth Foraker Donna PhairAndrea Ferris Stacy Devenport Meghann DischParents Glenda CarterSix Parents reviewed program

6.  Ed Bultman  Lisa Grissom  Bill Manifold  Michelle Giles  Jill Lazzell  Kat Carter (Department Chairman) Parents: Two parents reviewed the program

7. Science  Reviewed and aligned the curriculum to new standards.  Selected a standard and reviewed all textbooks against the same standard.  Teachers (K-12) utilized the state rubric stressing content and assessment  Final Choice was selected  Science Notebooks were recommended to support science and literacy components. Math  Reviewed the new common core curriculum  Selected standards and reviewed books against the standard  Final Choice was selected

10. GradeHealthScienceMathNotes/Comments KRe-adopt current program 1 Discovery EducationClassroom sets maintained of old adoption for resource 2Re-adopt current program Discovery EducationClassroom sets maintained of old adoption for resource 3Re-adopt current program Discovery EducationClassroom sets maintained of old adoption for resource 4Re-adopt current program Discovery EducationClassroom sets maintained of old adoption for resource 5Re-adopt current program Discovery EducationClassroom sets maintained of old adoption for resource 6Re-adopt current program Discovery EducationClassroom sets maintained of old adoption for resource 7Re-adopt current program Discovery EducationBig Ideas MathClassroom sets maintained of old adoption for resource 8Re-adopt current program Discovery EducationBig Ideas MathClassroom sets maintained of old adoption for resource Science and Math Adoption Choices

11. CourseSelection TitleCompanyNotes/Comments KinesiologyManual of Structural Kinisiology McGraw-Hill ChemistryChemistry (Indiana Ed.)Pearson Chemistry APChemistry, the Central Science AP Ed. Pearson AnatomyEssentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology Pearson 10 th Ed. Integrated Chemistry/Physics Conceptual Physical Science PearsonClassroom sets maintained with check out available in Library PhysicsActive PhysicsIt’s About Time Earth ScienceRe-adopt current programPearson Biology APBiology, The Unity & Diversity of Life Holt McDougal Biology PearsonDigital/Classroom Textbook Version High School Adoption Choices

12. Grade Science Book Previous AdoptionScience Techbook Proposed Technology Textbook Fee Total Science Textbook Cost 110.529.52029.5 210.529.52029.5 311.339.52029.5 411.339.52029.5 512.919.52029.5 615.95102030 715.95102030 815.95102030

14.  Students will have access to up-to-date materials during each year of the adoption  Teachers see the connections between  21 st Century skills in communication  and technology  Teachers believe students will be more  engaged in the learning process  Students would have resources available to build background knowledge and explore topics in-depth  Teachers will have new instructional delivery methods to engage students

15.  Teachers will be provided professional development in May/June and then after school resumes as a follow-up in both Science and Math  Teachers will also be provided with professional development in August in the use of Science Notebooks. In addition, follow-up support from the 5/6 teachers at CBIS to the teachers in grades 1-4 and 7-8.