Board reviews proposed AP Human Geography textbook; committee recommends 2021 edition

The governing board reviewed a recommendation from a high-school textbook committee to adopt a 2021 edition of an AP Human Geography textbook. Committee representatives said the team favored the text for its visuals, case studies and recent coverage of the past two decades.

Committee members noted the selection process included multiple meetings and a rubric; board members asked staff to provide the rubric and meeting notes and to place three copies on district display for board rotation and review. One board member asked how the district notified the public about the 60-day display; staff said notice was sent via email and posted on the district site. The committee reported it followed required procedures for public notice and review.

Board members did not record a final adoption vote in the transcript and asked staff to correct a broken link to the committee minutes and to supply the requested rubric and view counts before any final adoption.

What’s next: Staff will supply the textbook committee rubric, meeting notes and copies of the book for board review and will correct the broken link to the posted committee materials.