Board approves Bostonia Global SARC after debate over high‑school curriculum and textbook purchases
November 30, 2025 | Cajon Valley Union, School Districts, California
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The governing board voted 4‑0 to approve the Bostonia Global School Accountability Report Card (SARC) for 2024‑25 after a staff presentation and trustee questions about curriculum materials.
Board members asked whether the high‑school course descriptions adopted in August 2023 were supported by physical textbooks and raised concerns about the cost and availability of some titles. A trustee noted that some new course texts are expensive and difficult to source.
Staff explained that the August action approved course descriptions and that charter schools are not required to purchase textbooks; teachers pull from an approved list and may use digital copies or class sets when appropriate. Staff said they would work with the district instructional materials coordinator (IMC) to source books if teachers request them.
Board member Anthony pressed the point about teacher access to texts, saying, “I think we'd be happy to write a $12,000 check to make sure every kid has a textbook, if that's what the teacher wants.” The board discussed that some adopted texts are large, costly hardbound editions and that many classrooms increasingly rely on digital resources, but trustees agreed that teachers’ requests would be honored where pedagogically appropriate.
The SARC adoption prompted questions about student performance data in higher grades: one trustee flagged that math proficiency at the eleventh‑grade level remains low in state dashboard results and asked staff to keep focusing on math interventions such as CGI (Cognitively Guided Instruction).
After discussion, the board approved the SARC by roll call. Trustees asked staff to follow up with clear information on which adopted curricula currently have class copies, which are available digitally, and any price estimates for optional purchases.
The board also noted that one Bostonia consultant agreement was pulled for later implementation and would return with additional details before purchase or implementation.
Board members asked whether the high‑school course descriptions adopted in August 2023 were supported by physical textbooks and raised concerns about the cost and availability of some titles. A trustee noted that some new course texts are expensive and difficult to source.
Staff explained that the August action approved course descriptions and that charter schools are not required to purchase textbooks; teachers pull from an approved list and may use digital copies or class sets when appropriate. Staff said they would work with the district instructional materials coordinator (IMC) to source books if teachers request them.
Board member Anthony pressed the point about teacher access to texts, saying, “I think we'd be happy to write a $12,000 check to make sure every kid has a textbook, if that's what the teacher wants.” The board discussed that some adopted texts are large, costly hardbound editions and that many classrooms increasingly rely on digital resources, but trustees agreed that teachers’ requests would be honored where pedagogically appropriate.
The SARC adoption prompted questions about student performance data in higher grades: one trustee flagged that math proficiency at the eleventh‑grade level remains low in state dashboard results and asked staff to keep focusing on math interventions such as CGI (Cognitively Guided Instruction).
After discussion, the board approved the SARC by roll call. Trustees asked staff to follow up with clear information on which adopted curricula currently have class copies, which are available digitally, and any price estimates for optional purchases.
The board also noted that one Bostonia consultant agreement was pulled for later implementation and would return with additional details before purchase or implementation.
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