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Special Board Meeting Packet

June 6, 2011

RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION

AGENDA ITEM: 2012 Textbook Adoptions PRESENTING: Jeff Weiss, Director-Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Jeff Blaga, Supervisor-Social Studies Brad Haag, Supervisor-Career and Technology Education Doug Johnson, Interim Coordinator-Music Ron Viola, Coordinator-Secondary Science

DESCRIPTION: The attached textbook adoption study groups followed the

procedures recommended in the District-Wide School Improvement Council handbook. All study groups presented at either a sub-committee of the DWSIC or to the full council and were recommended to move forward with the adoption. All adoptions, with the exception of those involving highly technical information, are at the end of the nine-year adoption cycle.

FISCAL NOTE: Proposed new textbook adoptions will cost $393,966.67 for the 2011-12 school year.

RECOMMENDATION: The Board of Education approval of the listed textbook adoptions in an amount not to exceed $393,966.67 plus shipping.

Teaching and Learning Director-Curriculum and Instruction

SECONDARY

SCIENCE

ADOPTIONS

2011 - 2012

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

Teaching and Learning Division ! AGENDA ITEM: Textbook Adoptions: I. Chemistry Pearson: Pearson Chemistry 2012 Total Value of Program (including gratis items): $163,184.35 Cost of program: $78,676.38 plus Technology Components of $24,532.01 Total: $103,208.39 II. Life Science

Holt McDougal: Holt Science and Technology: Life Science 2007

Total Value of Program (including gratis items): $109,047.41 Cost of Program: $48,062.44 plus Technology Components of $35,079.60 Total: $83,142.04 Total Cost of Science Adoptions: $186,350.43 plus shipping

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PRESENTING: Jeff Weiss, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Ron Viola, Secondary Science Coordinator DESCRIPTION: The adoption committees, after completing a thorough investigation of the curriculum and textbooks available, recommend that the above mentioned textbooks with their ancillary materials be adopted by the Board. The committees also recommend that Epson Video Projectors, Vernier

Instruments, PASCO Instruments, ELMO Document Cameras, Stereo and Monocular microscopes, Ohaus Electronic balances, SMART Interactive Response clickers, and SMART Interactive White Boards be purchased to support the programs in their totality.

See attached cover pages for individual descriptions. FISCAL NOTE: The first year amount for the adoptions of: Chemistry $103,208.39 Life Science $83,142.04 Total $186,350.43 RECOMMENDATION: The Board of Education approve of the listed textbook adoptions in an amount not to exceed $186,350.43 plus shipping ACTION TAKEN:

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Racine Unified School District ___________________ 2220 Northwestern Avenue, Racine, Wisconsin 53404 TO: Board of Education FROM: Jeff Weiss, Director of Teaching and Learning Ron Viola, Secondary Science Coordinator RE: Chemistry DATE: May 16, 2011 Course: Chemistry, Course #2631 Grades 10, 11, 12 Textbook Title: Pearson Chemistry 2012 Author: Wilbraham, Staley, Matta, Waterman Publisher: Pearson Copyright: 2012 Rationale: In the fall of 2002, the Racine Unified School District adopted the Prentice Hall science program, Prentice Hall: Chemistry. That nine-year adoption, as specified by the Board of Education, concludes this spring, 2011. In the spring of 2010, a committee of teachers, parents and students was convened to choose a replacement program. The committee examined our existing program, identifying components that were obsolete and highlighted strengths that would be desirable in a new program. What follows are the summary findings and recommendations of this committee. It should be noted that the need for various technology components for the delivery of this program was examined carefully. The inclusion of 21st Century Learning Skills using current technology was also a part of this process. These technology components are included at this time since the high schools presently do not have them for their program. Selection: The selection committee consisted of six teachers who presently teach Chemistry at our high schools, along with two former Chemistry students and one parent. The recommendation to adopt this series was made after a sequence of meetings that reviewed our present program, examined local and state standards, and reviewed the programs presently available for adoption. After narrowing the selection

Teaching & Learning Division Secondary Science Coordinator Ron Viola

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down, the committee, using an extensive evaluation instrument, evaluated two different programs: Modern Chemistry 2009 published by Holt McDougal and Pearson Chemistry 2012 published by Pearson. The final selection was for the Pearson program by a vote of 5-1 (2-votes each for Case and Park High Schools and 1-vote for Horlick and Walden High Schools). Attached is a copy of the evaluation results for the two programs (see page 8). Reading Level: The textbooks’ readability has a Dale-Chall score of 11.2, a Fry score of 10.0, a DRP score of 63, and a Lexile score of 1020, which are all at appropriate reading level for this course. Parent Input: One parent of a present high school Chemistry student evaluated both programs. The focus was on the worthiness of parent involvement in student activities and on-line resources available to parents. Student Input: Two students evaluated both programs. The focus was on what units were covered and the hands-on activities presented in each unit. The students also looked at the online resources for both programs. Program Strengths: The program the committee is recommending provides an excellent alignment to local, state, and national science standards. The program covers all the major areas of chemistry. The program provides content and activities to assist students in the development of process skills and higher level thinking skills, which is consistent with the district’s IP initiative. The student and teacher guides are state-of-the-art and help assist teachers in providing a challenging course. This course provides a wide range of teaching options and the flexibility to choose the resources that meet the needs of our students. The program contains many real-world examples and applications including point-of-use references that guide students to online resources that extend the content of the text. Excellent hands-on investigations are an integral part of the program representing approximately 50% of the curriculum. Technology that is compatible with the Racine Unified School District is embedded in the program. Several multimedia DVD’s allow the teacher and students to engage in simulations and encourages the use creative, critical thinking skills by allowing students to set the perimeters for the simulated experiments, etc. An electronic book is also available in the teacher’s toolkit. Pearson will supply an extensive professional development package for teachers at the onset of the adoption and will continue to provide support throughout the lifetime of the adoption at no cost to the District. Meeting Individual Differences: The program includes many of the important science concepts in chemistry that are repeated in different ways to support a variety of different learning styles. The “Reading and Study Workbook” includes lesson summaries and reading strategies that puts the Big Idea of each chapter in context, math

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skills and sample problem features that help students develop math proficiency and gain extra problem-solving practice, chapter vocabulary reviews that help students master key vocabulary, and an assortment of graphic organizers and question formats that test student understanding. All these features allow for individual differences and varying levels of difficulty. Contribution to Integration and Treatment of Minority Groups: Illustrations in the books provide photographs of all races and both sexes. Career explorations also reflect the same. Ancillary Material: The teacher’s toolkit, including a Teacher’s Guide, Teacher’s Resource CD-ROM, Exam View Test Bank Software, Electronic Book CD-ROM, a Multimedia DVD, and a Lesson Planner CD-ROM with multimedia and online resources are all provided to each teacher at no charge on a one per teacher basis. These gratis items amount to $84,507.97. Number Required: Pearson: Pearson Chemistry 2012 Student Text (Hardbound) – 900 copies @ $82.47 $74,223.00 Pearson Shipping (6 %) $4,453.38 Cost of the Adoption: 2011-2012 $78,676.38 Annual cost per student (9 year adoption) $9.71 Cost of Adoption-Succeeding Years: With the exception of replacement texts due to loss or damage, there should be no additional costs in the succeeding years of the adoption. Technology: Number Required/Cost of Adoption for 2011-2012: 7 Flinn #AP8708 Electronic Balances @$292.46 $2,047.22 5 PASCO #PS-2121 Colorimeters @ $121.60 $608.00 18 Vernier LabQuest Interface @ $299.00 $5,382.00 8 Vernier Nitrate Ion Electrode @ $173.63 $1,389.04 8 Vernier Chloride Ion Electrode @ $173.63 $1,389.04 8 Vernier Calcium Ion Electrode @ $173.63 $1,389.04 8 Vernier Ammonium Ion Electrode @ $173.63 $1,389.04 8 Vernier Colorimeter @ $111.55 $892.40

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18 Vernier Voltage Probes @ $11.64 $209.52 8 Vernier Current Probes @ $37.83 $302.64 8 Vernier ORP Sensors @ $76.63 $613.04 24 Vernier Conductivity Probe @ $92.15 $2,211.60 6 Vernier Chemistry Manual @ $48.00 $288.00 1 Vernier LoggerPro 3 @ $189.00 $189.00 1 Vernier Go!Link Teacher Pack @ $473.00 $473.00 2 Vernier Go!Link Interface @ $59.17 $118.34 10 Vernier Stainless Steel Temperature Probe @ $28.13 $281.30 10 Vernier pH Sensor @ $76.63 $766.30 10 Vernier Dissolved Oxygen Sensor @ $202.73 $2,027.30 10 Vernier Carbon Dioxide Sensor @ $241.53 $2,415.30 1 Vernier Shipping Charges $150.89 Total Technology Cost: $24,532.01 With all the ancillary materials and online resources provided by the publisher (CD-ROM’s, test generators, presentation software, lesson planners, simulation software, animations, multimedia managers), the technology hardware will be needed to complete the course objectives, insure student individual help, and help teachers creatively engage their students both in and out of the classroom. The online resources will allow students to learn how concepts are applied to real life and help reinforce these concepts through problem-based learning.

Summary of Textbook Evaluations Overall Ratings

Chemistry - Course #2631 Publisher School - Evaluator Pearson Holt Case – Ruder 3.67* 3.66 Case – Gehrman 3.67* 3.66

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Horlick - Bassler 3.63* 3.11 Park – Gauthier 3.05* 2.91 Park - Trieber 3.38* 2.74 Park – Christian 3.38* 2.51 Total 3.46* 3.10 * Highest rated program Parents/ 3.11* 2.27 Students 0-Unacceptable 1-Poor 2-Average 3-Good 4-Excellent Compiled by Ron Viola 2/9/11

Racine Unified School District ___________________ 2220 Northwestern Avenue, Racine, Wisconsin 53404 May 1, 2010


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Textbook Adoption Committee Member, Thank you for volunteering to be on the Chemistry textbook adoption committee. This program will be studied this coming fall and then implemented in the fall of 2011. Therefore, you are invited to our first “organizational” meeting. Please reserve Wednesday, May 19, 2010 for our organizational meeting at 3:15 PM in the Science Center in the IMC building. This meeting should not take longer than an hour. If you have an ID badge, you may enter through entrance “F” which is off the parking lot on the north side of the building. If you do not have an ID badge, enter through the main entrance, secure a “visitors” pass, and proceed to the science center. In preparation for our first meeting, please think about what ground rules are needed for the committee (attendance, voting, etc.), the strengths and weaknesses of our present program, and what we should be looking for in our new adoption. If you have any questions/concerns, please feel free to contact me at 631-7081. I am looking forward to working with you and helping facilitate this selection process. See you on May 19, 2010. Sincerely, Ron Viola Racine Unified School District ___________________ 2220 Northwestern Avenue, Racine, Wisconsin 53404 TO: Board of Education FROM: Jeff Weiss, Director of Teaching and Learning


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Ron Viola, Secondary Science Coordinator RE: Life Science DATE: May 16, 2011 Course: Life Science, Course #2621 Grades 10, 11, 12 Textbook Title: Holt Science and Technology: Life Science 2007 Authors: Allen, Berg, Christopher, Dusheck, Taylor Publisher: Holt McDougal Copyright: 2007 Rationale: In the fall of 2002, the Racine Unified School District adopted the Glencoe/McGraw Hill science program, Biology: An Everyday Experience. That nine-year adoption, as specified by the Board of Education, concludes this spring, 2011. In the spring of 2010, a committee of teachers, parents and students was convened to choose a replacement program. The committee examined our existing program, identifying components that were obsolete and highlighted strengths that would be desirable in a new program. What follows are the summary findings and recommendations of this committee. It should be noted that the need for various technology components for the delivery of this program was examined carefully. The inclusion of 21st Century Learning Skills using current technology was also a part of this process. These technology components are included at this time since the high schools presently do not have them for their program. Selection: The selection committee consisted of seven teachers who presently teach Life Science at our high schools, along with one former Life Science student and 1 parent. The recommendation to adopt this series was made after a sequence of meetings that reviewed our present program, examined local and state standards, and reviewed the programs presently available for adoption. After narrowing the search down, the committee, using an extensive evaluation instrument, evaluated two different programs: Life Science published by Holt/McDougal and Life Science published by Glencoe/McGHraw Hill. The final selection was for the Holt/McDougal program by a vote of 5-1 (2-votes each for Case, Horlick, and Park High Schools). Attached is a copy of the evaluation results for the two programs (see page 13). Reading Level: The textbooks’ readability has a Dale-Chall score of 7.2, which is at an appropriate reading level for this course.

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Parent Input: One parent of a present high school Life Science student evaluated both programs. The focus was on the worthiness of parent involvement in student activities and on-line resources available to parents. Student Input: One student evaluated both programs. The focus was on what units were covered and the hands-on activities presented in each unit. The students also looked at the online resources for both programs. Program Strengths: The program the committee is recommending provides an excellent alignment to local, state, and national science standards. The program covers all the major areas of Life Science. The program provides content and activities to assist students in the development of process skills and higher level thinking skills, which is consistent with the district’s IP initiative. The student and teacher guides are state-of-the-art and help assist teachers in providing a challenging course. This course provides a wide range of teaching options and the flexibility to choose the resources that meet the needs of our students. The program contains many real-world examples and applications including point-of-use references that guide students to online resources that extend the content of the text. Excellent hands-on investigations are an integral part of the program representing approximately 50% of the curriculum. Technology that is compatible with the Racine Unified School District is embedded in the program. Several multimedia DVD’s allow the teacher and students to engage in simulations and encourages the use creative, critical thinking skills by allowing students to set the perimeters for the simulated experiments, etc. An electronic book is also available in the teacher’s toolkit. Holt/McDougal will supply an extensive professional development package for teachers at the onset of the adoption and will continue to provide support throughout the lifetime of the adoption at no cost to the District. Meeting Individual Differences: The program includes many of the important science concepts in life science that are repeated in different ways to support a variety of different learning styles. Inclusion strategies and different learning styles are addressed to support all learners. Activities are labeled by ability level. Directed reading worksheets and Chapter tests are available that address different ability levels. English Language Learner support includes “ELL Strategies for Science”, a “Multilingual Glossary for Science”, and “Spanish Resources”. Reading strategies are built into both the Student Edition and Teacher’s Edition to assist struggling readers. All these resources allow for individual differences and varying levels of difficulty. Contribution to Integration and Treatment of Minority Groups: Illustrations in the books provide photographs of all races and both sexes. Career explorations also reflect the same. Ancillary Material:

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A Student One-Step CR-ROM, Interactive Textbook, study guide, special needs workbook, Teacher’s One-Step Planner w/Test Generator, reading comprehension guide, chapter resource package, transparencies, lesson plans, visual concepts CD-ROM, Brain Food video quizzes DVD, Lab Video DVD, Guided Reading Audio CD, Spanish editions of text and guides, and online resources are all provided to each teacher at no charge on a one per teacher basis. Two Dell LCD projectors are also included at no cost. These gratis items amount to $58,696.28. Number Required: Pearson: Holt Science and Technology: Life Science 2007 Student Text (Hardbound) – 650 copies @ $62.05 $40,332.50 Student Text (Hardbound) Spanish Edition 75 @ $72.55 $5,441.25 Holt Shipping (5 %) $2,288.69 Cost of the Adoption: 2011-2012 $48,062.44 Annual cost per student (9 year adoption) $8.22 Cost of Adoption-Succeeding Years: With the exception of replacement texts due to loss or damage, there should be no additional costs in the succeeding years of the adoption. Technology: Number Required/Cost of Adoption for 2011-2012: 60 Swift Model S19617-A Monocular Microscope @ $268.41 $16,104.60 50 Fisher Model S90016 Stereo Microscopes @ $379.50 $18,975.00 Total Technology Cost: $35,079.60 With all the ancillary materials and online resources provided by the publisher (CD-ROM’s, test generators, presentation software, lesson planners, simulation software, animations, multimedia managers), the technology hardware will be needed to complete the course objectives, insure student individual help, and help teachers creatively engage their students both in and out of the classroom. The online resources will allow students to learn how concepts are applied to real life and help reinforce these concepts through problem-based learning.

Summary of Textbook Evaluations Overall Ratings

Chemistry - Course #2631 Publisher School - Evaluator Holt Glencoe Case – Anastasio 2.77 2.90*

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Case – Lyman 3.68* 3.18 Case - Ruder 3.68* 3.18 Horlick - Krueger 3.84 3.40 Horlick - Zahn 3.89* 2.66 Park – D!Amato 3.76* 3.60 Park - Mattison 3.76* 3.55 Total 3.63* 3.21 * Highest rated program Parents/ 3.76 3.94* Students 0-Unacceptable 1-Poor 2-Average 3-Good 4-Excellent Compiled by Ron Viola 2/9/1

Racine Unified School District ___________________ 2220 Northwestern Avenue, Racine, Wisconsin 53404 May 1, 2010 Textbook Adoption Committee Member, Thank you for volunteering to be on the Life Science textbook adoption committee. This program will be studied this coming fall and then implemented in the fall of 2011. Therefore, you are invited to our first “organizational” meeting. Please reserve Wednesday, May 19, 2010 for our organizational meeting at 3:15 PM in the Science Center in the IMC building. This meeting should not take longer than an hour. If you have an ID badge, you may enter through entrance “F” which is off the parking lot on the north side of the building. If you do not have an ID badge, enter through the main entrance, secure a “visitors” pass, and proceed to the science center.

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In preparation for our first meeting, please think about what ground rules are needed for the committee (attendance, voting, etc.), the strengths and weaknesses of our present program, and what we should be looking for in our new adoption. If you have any questions/concerns, please feel free to contact me at 631-7081. I am looking forward to working with you and helping facilitate this selection process. See you on May 19, 2010. Sincerely, Ron Viola


BOARD OF EDUCATION

TEACHING AND LEARNING DIVISION

AGENDA ITEM: Elementary Instrumental Textbook Adoption

Sound Innovations for Concert Band by Sheldon, Boonshaft, Black and Phillips, published by Alfred Music Publishing, Inc. in 2010

TOTAL: $6,178.45 plus shipping and handling (textbooks and teacher support materials) PRESENTING: Jeff Weiss, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Douglas A. Johnson, K-12 Music Coordinator DESCRIPTION: After a thorough study of Elementary Instrumental Music Methods the Elementary Instrumental Music Committee recommends the above textbooks, technology, and support materials be adopted by the Board of Education. This adoption is part of the regular textbook replacement cycle. FISCAL NOTE: The first year amount for the adoption is: $6,178.45 plus shipping and handling RECOMMENDATION: The Board of Education approval of the listed items for the Elementary Music Method Book adoptions not to exceed $6,178.45 plus shipping and handling

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FROM: Jeff Weiss, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Douglas A. Johnson, K-12 Music Coordinator

RE: Elementary Instrumental Music

DATE: June 1, 2011

Courses: Elementary Instrumental Music Band

Textbook Title, Author, Publisher, Copyright:

Sound Innovations for Concert Band, Sheldon, Boonshaft, Black, Phillips, Alfred Publishing Co., Inc., Copyright 2010

Rationale:

The District’s current textbook is lacking in most technological advances including DVD, CD and mp3 support.

Selection:

In January of 2011 a committee of Elementary Instrumental music teachers were brought together to study textbooks. Letters were then sent to publishers requesting examination materials. Committee members formulated goals and objectives that provided the framework for the study. Committee members shared the submitted textbooks with students, parents and their department members. The month long study culminated with books being recommended for purchase to the Board of Education.

Information gathered from all stakeholders, research provided by the textbook publishers, a review of applicable state standards, the RUSD instructional targets, and textbook reading levels were all important items assisting teachers as they worked in their committee.

Program Strengths:

All recommended materials will serve our students well, and represent the state-of-the-art items available to study these areas. The textbook aligns closely with the District’s instructional targets and matches the maturation levels of our students.

This aligns particularly well with the North Star Teaching and Learning Framework the District is utilizing.

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Meeting Individual Differences:

Teachers are provided support materials that will assist them as they work with students below, at, and above grade level. This includes instructional strategies, media, and other similar resources.

Contribution to Integration and Treatment of Minority Groups:

Materials selected for this adoption were carefully analyzed for any stereotyping. A significant amount of time was spent analyzing photographs, readings, charts, etc., to make sure these materials provided a multicultural and non-sexist approach to these subjects.

Number Required:

Sound Innovations for Concert Band

SI for Concert Band Teachers Score CD/DVD – 10

SI for Concert Band Flute – 120, Clarinet – 120, Alto Sax – 80, Teno Sax – 40, Oboe – 50, Bassoon – 5, French Horn – 30, Trumpet – 120, Trombone – 80, Baritone – 40, Tuba – 10, Complete Percussion – 50, Piano – 10

Total Cost of Elementary Instrumental Music Adoption: $6,178.45 plus shipping and handling


BOARD OF EDUCATION

TEACHING AND LEARNING DIVISION

AGENDA ITEM: Social Studies Textbook Adoptions

Pearson Economics: Foundations Series, by Lewinski and Wiggins, Pearson, 2010. Pearson Economics: On Level, by Lewinski and Wiggins, Pearson, 2010.

Economics: Concepts and Practices, by Schug et.al., Holt 2012. Krugman’s Economics for AP, by Krugman and Wells, BFW Worth,

2012. World Geography and Cultures, by Boehm, Glencoe, 2012. IB Psychology Companion, by Crane and Hannibal, Oxford University Press, 2009. TOTAL: $159,704 (textbooks and teacher support materials) PRESENTING: Jeff Weiss, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Jeff Blaga, K-12 Social Studies Supervisor DESCRIPTION: After a thorough study of Economics, World Geography and IB

Psychology materials, the Social Studies Committee recommends the above textbooks, technology, and support materials be adopted by the Board of Education.

This adoption is part of the regular textbook replacement cycle. FISCAL NOTE: The first year amount for the adoption is: $159,704. RECOMMENDATION: The Board of Education approval of the listed items for the Social

Studies adoptions not to exceed $159,704 plus shipping.

Racine Unified School District 2220 Northwestern Avenue, Racine, Wisconsin 53404 To: Board of Education FROM: Jeff Weiss, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Jeff Blaga, K-12 Supervisor of Social Studies RE: Economics, World Geography, IB Psychology Adoptions DATE: May 16, 2011 Courses: Grade 12 Economics, which includes Special Education (SE), Access (A), Regular (R), College Preparatory (CP), and Advanced Placement levels of instruction (AP). Economics is a one- semester graduation requirement. Grade 10-12 World Geography is a one-semester elective for students (required at Walden). IB Psychology is a one-semester elective at Case High School only. Textbook Title, Author, Publisher, Copyright: Pearson Economics: Foundations Series, by Lewinski and Wiggins, Pearson, 2010 (SE and A) Pearson Economics: On Level, by Lewinski and Wiggins, Pearson, 2010 (R) Economics: Concepts and Practices, by Schug et.al., Holt, 2012 (CP) Krugman’s Economics for AP, by Krugman and Wells, BFW Worth, 2012 (AP) World Geography and Cultures, by Boehm, Glencoe, 2012. IB Psychology Companion, by Crane and Hannibal, Oxford University Press, 2009. Rationale: The District’s nine-year textbook cycle calls for the replacement of the Economics and World Geography books. The current editions students are using were copyrighted in 2001 and written in the late 1990s. IB Psychology is an extension of an existing course. These books will come with all the technological advances that have been made in textbook delivery systems. Selection: In the Spring of 2010 a committee of Economics and World Geography teachers was brought together to study textbooks. Letters were then sent to publishers requesting examination materials. Committee members formulated goals and objectives that provided the framework for the study. Submitted textbooks were reviewed using the Secondary Social Studies Evaluation Form. Committee members shared the submitted textbooks with students, parents, their department members, as well as with colleagues in Special Education. The three-month study culminated with books being recommended for purchase to the Board of Education. Information gathered from all stakeholders, research provided by the textbook publishers, a review of applicable state standards, the RUSD instructional targets, and textbook reading levels were all important items assisting teachers as they worked in their committee. The current IB Psychology instructor met with a number of IB teachers in the United States and decided to choose the recommended text.

Division of Teaching and Learning Jeff Blaga, Supervisor of K-12 Social Studies 262-631-7070

Program Strengths: All recommended materials will serve our students well, and represent the state-of-the-art items available to study these areas. Textbooks align closely with the District’s instructional targets and match the maturation levels of our students. A major strength of the Pearson materials is that Grant Wiggins, a well-known expert in instructional design, serves as a co-author. This aligns particularly well with the North Star Teaching and Learning Framework the District is utilizing. Meeting Individual Differences: Teachers are provided support materials that will assist them as they work with students below, at, and above grade level. This includes instructional strategies, variety of Power Point Presentations, media, and other similar resources. Contribution to Integration and Treatment of Minority Groups: Materials selected for this adoption were carefully analyzed for any stereotyping. A significant amount of time was spent analyzing photographs, readings, charts, etc., to make sure these materials provided a multicultural and non-sexist approach to these subjects. Ancillary Materials: Companies who publish the recommended titles are providing a full-array of gratis teacher materials. This includes reading guides, online resources and textbook access, and many other items. Requested technology items include AV carts, speakers, document cameras, and LCD projectors. Number Required: Economics World Geography Special Education/Access: 150 (6)* 360 (3) Regular: 645 (20) College Preparatory: 495 (13) IB Psychology Advanced Placement: 125 (3) 65 Online Access “APLIA”: $500 per each site (2) for a two-year period ($2000 total). APLIA is an online resource where students complete assignments that are graded and reported to the instructor. APLIA provides additional practice for students with immediate feedback and detailed explanations. Total Cost of Economics, World Geography, and IB Psychology Adoptions: $159,704 plus shipping *number of teacher support materials requested


BOARD OF EDUCATION

Division of Teaching and Learning Career and Technical Education

AGENDA ITEM: Additional Information to Textbook Adoptions: Business Education Retailing Course: Retailing

Personal Finance: A Lifetime Responsibility Course: Business & Personal Finance Law for Business and Personal Use Courses: Business & Personal Law

PRESENTING: Jeff Weiss, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Brad Haag, Supervisor of Career & Technical Education DESCRIPTION: See attached cover pages for individual descriptions. FISCAL NOTE: The first year amount for the adoptions of: Retailing $19,000.80 Business and Personal Finance $9,904.62 Business and Personal Law $12,828.37 Total $41,733.79 RECOMMENDATION: The Board of Education approve of the listed textbook adoptions

in an amount not to exceed $41,733.79 plus shipping.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

Career and Technical Education

AGENDA ITEM: Senior High School Marketing/Business Education

Retailing Textbook Adoption Proposal

PRESENTING: Jeff Weiss, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Brad Haag, Supervisor of Career & Technical Education DESCRIPTION: The Senior High School Business Education Committee after investigation of various materials available recommends that: Retailing, published by Cengage Learning, with its ancillary materials is adopted by the board. FISCAL NOTE: The first year amount for the adoption of Retailing is $19,000.80

with the cost coming from the District’s Textbook budget. RECOMMENDATION: The Teaching and Learning Division recommends the Board of Education approve the Retailing Textbook Adoption Proposal in an amount not to exceed $19,000.80 plus shipping.

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Career and Technical Education To: Board of Education From: Senior High School Business Education Teachers Reason: Senior High School Business Education Adoption Recommendations Course: Retailing Textbook Titles: Retailing Author: Dunne/Lusch Publishers: Cengage Learning Copyrights: 2011

Rationale The Racine Unified School District Marketing Management Career Pathway sequence of courses are now updated and current. Beginning level curriculum has been updated, upper level courses are being updated and are in need of a new, current textbook with appropriate definitions, and supporting projects and technology that provide students an opportunity to apply the newly learned knowledge and skills. This text and its ancillary materials support the district’s North Star Vision of preparing all students for career and/or college readiness. Selection The selection committee was composed of Senior High School Marketing/Business Education Teacher representatives. The recommendation to adopt this textbook was made after a series of meetings that reviewed our present program, looked at directions at the state, local and national levels, examined the District standards that need to be covered in this course, and reviewed the programs presently available for adoption. The committee started in September 2010 and completed its work in March 2011. Program Strengths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eeting Individual Differences !"#$&#@&G--6$"'0$0#3#/')$)#3#)0$-<$)#00-*0$&-$7##&$(*2(3(2.')$)#'/*(*+$0&:)#0$'*2$'))-10$&#',"#/0$&-$'22/#00$&"#0#$2(<<#/#*,#0$&"/-.+"$3'/(-.0$1/(&&#*A$-/')A$'*2$&#,"*-)-+(,')$(*&#/',&(3#$',&(3(&(#0$'*2$

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0&:)#0;$$!"(0$&#@&$')0-$-<<#/0$'$3'/(#&:$-<$',&(3(&(#0$'*2$=/-H#,&0$&"'&$'))-1$&"#$0&.2#*&$&-$7'0&#/$&"#$,-*,#=&0$-<$/#&'()(*+;$$ Contribution to Integration and treatment of Minority Groups Illustrations in the textbook provide photos from all races and both sexes. Career explorations describe individuals from both sexes and a variety of races. Ancillary Material Along with the student text, student Website license, Instructor’s Resource CD-ROM, and a Video DVD are being purchased for each school. Number Recommended Retailing Student Text 105 @ $174.00 = $18,270.00 Website license 3 @ N/C Instructor’s Resource CD-ROM 3 @ N/C Video DVD 3 @ N/C ________ $18,270.00 Shipping – estimated $730.80 Cost of Adoption 2011-2012 $19,000.80 plus shipping

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BOARD OF EDUCATION


AGENDA ITEM: Senior High School Business Education Business & Personal Finance Textbook Adoption Proposal PRESENTING: Jeff Weiss, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Brad Haag, Supervisor of Career & Technical Education DESCRIPTION: The Senior High Business Education Committee after

investigation of various materials available recommends that: Personal Finance: A Lifetime Responsibility, published by EMC Publishing, with its ancillary materials is adopted by the board.

FISCAL NOTE: The first year amount for the adoption of Personal Finance: A

Lifetime Responsibility is $9,904.62 with the cost coming from the District’s Textbook budget.

RECOMMENDATION: The Teaching and Learning Division recommends the Board of

Education approve the Personal Finance: A Lifetime Responsibility Textbook Adoption Proposal in an amount not to exceed $9,904.62 plus shipping.

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RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Career and Technical Education

To: Board of Education From: Senior High School Business Education Teachers Reason: Senior High School Business Education Adoption Recommendations Course: Business & Personal Finance Textbook Titles: Personal Finance: A Lifetime Responsibility Author: Kimbrell/Dungan Publishers: Glenco/McGraw-Hill Copyrights: 2009

Rationale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election !"#$0#)#,&(-*$,-77(&&##$1'0$,-7=-0#2$-<$D#*(-/$T(+"$D,"--)$L.0(*#00$?2.,'&(-*$!#',"#/$/#=/#0#*&'&(3#0;$$!"#$/#,-77#*2'&(-*$&-$'2-=&$&"(0$&#@&G--6$1'0$7'2#$'<&#/$'$0#/(#0$-<$7##&(*+0$&"'&$/#3(#1#2$-./$=/#0#*&$=/-+/'7A$)--6#2$'&$2(/#,&(-*0$'&$&"#$0&'&#A$)-,')$'*2$*'&(-*')$)#3#)0A$#@'7(*#2$&"#$S(0&/(,&$0&'*2'/20$&"'&$*##2$&-$G#$,-3#/#2$(*$&"(0$,-./0#A$'*2$/#3(#1#2$&"#$=/-+/'70$=/#0#*&):$'3'()'G)#$<-/$'2-=&(-*;$!"#$,-77(&&##$0&'/&#2$(*$D#=&#7G#/$OPUP$'*2$,-7=)#&#2$(&0$1-/6$(*$5'/,"$OPUP;$ Program Strengths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Meeting Individual Differences !"#$&#@&G--6$"'0$0#3#/')$)#3#)0$-<$)#00-*0$&-$7##&$(*2(3(2.')$)#'/*(*+$0&:)#0$'*2$'))-10$&#',"#/0$&-$'22/#00$&"#0#$2(<<#/#*,#0$&"/-.+"$3'/(-.0$1/(&&#*A$-/')A$'*2$-*)(*#$(*&#/',&(3#$',&(3(&(#0$'*2$0&:)#0;$$!"(0$&#@&$')0-$-<<#/0$'22(&(-*')$*-&#4&'6(*+$0.++#0&#2$0&/'&#+(#0$'0$1#));$$ Contribution to Integration and treatment of Minority Groups !"#$0#)#,&#2$&#@&$/#=/#0#*&0$'$<'(/$=-/&/':')$-<$'))$7(*-/(&:$+/-.=0;$!"#$&#@&$'*2$0.==)#7#*&')$7'&#/(')0$0"-1$7(*-/(&:$+/-.=0$#*+'+(*+$(*$3'/(-.0$',&(3(&(#0$'*2$0(&.'&(-*0;$ Ancillary Material Along with the student textbooks, Student Activities Book, Student eBook, Power Practice Student CD, Math Skills Workbook Student Edition, Annotated Teacher’s Edition, Teacher’s Edition eBook, Assessment Book with Tests and Quizzes, Lesson Plans, Math Skills Teacher Edition, Student Activities Book Teacher Edition, EXAMView Assessment CD, and Lesson Planner CDs are being purchased. Number Recommended Personal Finance: A Lifetime Responsibility D&.2#*&$!#@&G--60$ $ $ $ UOP$ Y$ Z[O;Q\$]$ Z^A\\_;PP$D&.2#*&$N,&(3(&(#0$L--6$$ $ $ $$QP$ Y$ ZU_;Q\$]$ ZUAE_\;\P$ $D&.2#*&$#L--6$$ $ $ $ UOP$ Y$ JK8$ $9-1#/$9/',&(,#`$D&.2#*&$8S$ $ $ $$$$E$ Y$ ZUQ;Q\$]$ Z$$$$$\Q;a\$5'&"$D6())0$b-/6G--6`$D?$ $ $ $$$$E$ Y$ ZU_;Q\$]$ Z$$$$__;a\$N**-&'&#2$!#',"#/0$?2(&(-*$ $ $ $$$$_$ Y$ JK8$N**-&'&#2$!#',"#/0$?2$#L--6$ $ $$$$_$ Y$ JK8$N007&$L--6`$!#0&0A$c.(VV#0$ $ $ $$$$_$ Y$ JK8$ $W#00-*$9)'*0$ $ $ $ $ $$$$_$ Y$ JK8$5'&"$D6())0$!?$$ $ $ $$$$ $$$$_$ Y$ JK8$D&.2#*&$N,&(3(&(#0$L--6$!?$ $ $ $$$$_$ Y$ JK8$?dN5e(#1$N00#007#*&$8S$ $ $$$$ $$$$_$ Y$ JK8$W#00-*$9)'**#/$8S$ $ $ $ $$$$_!! Y$ JK8$ $ $ $$$$$$ $9,004.20 Shipping/Handling - estimated $ 900.42 Cost of Adoption 2011-2012 $9,904.62 plus shipping

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BOARD OF EDUCATION


AGENDA ITEM: Senior High School Business Education Business & Personal Law Textbook Adoption Proposal PRESENTING: Jeff Weiss, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Brad Haag, Supervisor of Career & Technical Education DESCRIPTION: The Senior High School Business Education Committee after

investigation of various materials available recommends that: Law for Business and Personal Use, published by Cengage Learning, with its ancillary materials is adopted by the board.

FISCAL NOTE: The first year amount for the adoption of Law for Business and

Personal Use is $12,828.37 with the cost coming from the District’s Textbook budget.

RECOMMENDATION: The Teaching and Learning Division recommends the Board of

Education approve the Law for Business and Personal Use Textbook Adoption Proposal in an amount not to exceed $12,828.37.

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RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Career and Technical Education

To: Board of Education From: Senior High School Business Education Teachers Reason: Senior High School Business Education Adoption Recommendations Course: Business & Personal Law Textbook Titles: Law for Business and Personal Use Author: Adamson/Morrison Publishers: Cengage Learning Copyrights: 2012

Rationale !"#$&#@&G--6$0#/(#0$,.//#*&):$(*$.0#$'&$&"#$"(+"$0,"--)0$1'0$'2-=&#2$(*$OPPE$'*2$1())$G#$BQC$:#'/0$-)2$*#@&$<'));$J#1$=/-,#00#0$'*2$&#,"*-)-+(#0$"'3#$G##*$(*&/-2.,#2$(*$&"#$)'0&$*(*#$:#'/0$'*2$&"#$(*0&/.,&-/0$*##2$.=42'&#2$7'&#/(')0$&-$&#',"$&"#$L.0(*#00$R$9#/0-*')$W'1$,-./0#;$I&$(0$(7=-/&'*&$<-/$&"#$L.0(*#00$R$I*<-/7'&(-*$!#,"*-)-+:$?2.,'&(-*$S#='/&7#*&$&-$/#7'(*$'0$,.//#*&$'0$=-00(G)#$&-$=/#='/#$0&.2#*&0$<-/$,'/##/$'*2K-/$,-))#+#$/#'2(*#00. Selection !"#$0#)#,&(-*$,-77(&&##$1'0$,-7=-0#2$-<$D#*(-/$T(+"$D,"--)$L.0(*#00$R$I*<-/7'&(-*$!#,"*-)-+:$?2.,'&(-*$!#',"#/$/#=/#0#*&'&(3#0$</-7$7.)&(=)#$"(+"$0,"--)0$(*,).2(*+$'$3'/(#&:$-<$L.0(*#00$R$9#/0-*')$W'1!&#',"#/0$'*2$-&"#/$2#='/&7#*&$7#7G#/0;$!"#$,-77(&&##$')0-$(*,).2#2$'$D=#,(')$?2.,'&(-*$I*0&/.,&-/A$7#7G#/$-<$&"#$?2.,'&-/>0$8/#2(&$f*(-*$L-'/2A$'$7#7G#/$</-7$%N5N8A$'*2$'$,.//#*&$0&.2#*&$&-$/#3(#1$'*2$+(3#$(*=.&$&-$&"#$&#@&G--6$0#)#,&(-*;$!"#$,-77(&&##$0&'/&#2$(*$D#=&#7G#/$OPPQA$,-7=)#&#2$(&0$-/(+(*')$1-/6$(*$J-3#7G#/$OPPQA$'*2$/#3(#1#2$<-/$=-&#*&(')$.=2'&#0$2./(*+$&"#$1(*&#/K0=/(*+$-<$OPUU;$ Program Strengths !"#$L.0(*#00$R$9#/0-*')$W'1$,-./0#$(0$'$G#+(**(*+4)#3#)$,-./0#$(*$&"#$F#*#/')$5'*'+#7#*&!8'/##/$9'&"1':;$!"(0$,-./0#$"#)=0$0&.2#*&0$/#')(V#$"-1$'0=#,&0$-<$&"#$)'1$'<<#,&$&"#7$'0$'*$(*2(3(2.')$'*2$'0$'$G.0(*#00$=/-<#00(-*');$$?@'7=)#0$-<$,-./0#$&-=(,0$(*,).2#$&"#$)'1$'*2$H.0&(,#A$,-*&/',&$)'1A$0')#0$)'1A$=/-=#/&:$)'1A$'*2$#7=)-:7#*&$)'1;$8-7=)#&(-*$-<$&"(0$,-./0#$1())$'))-1$0&.2#*&0$&-$='/&(,(='&#$(*$'22(&(-*')$'23'*,#24)#3#)$,-./0#0A$1"(,"$)#'2$&-$=-&#*&(')$='/&(,(='&(-*$(*$&"#$L.0(*#00$R$I*<-/7'&(-*$!#,"*-)-+:!8-4-=$9/-+/'7$-/$&"#$M(*'*,(')$D#/3(,#0$X-.&"$N==/#*&(,#0"(=$9/-+/'7;$

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Meeting Individual Differences !"#$&#@&G--6$"'0$0#3#/')$)#3#)0$-<$)#00-*0$&-$7##&$(*2(3(2.')$)#'/*(*+$0&:)#0$'*2$'))-10$&#',"#/0$&-$'22/#00$&"#0#$2(<<#/#*,#0$&"/-.+"$3'/(-.0$1/(&&#*A$-/')A$'*2$-*)(*#$(*&#/',&(3#$',&(3(&(#0$'*2$0&:)#0;$$!"(0$&#@&$')0-$-<<#/0$',&(3(&(#0$&"'&$'))-1$&"#$0&.2#*&$&-$7'0&#/$&"#$(*&/-2.,&-/:$,-*,#=&0$-<$)'1;$$ Contribution to Integration and treatment of Minority Groups !"#$0#)#,&#2$&#@&$/#=/#0#*&0$'$<'(/$=-/&/':')$-<$'))$7(*-/(&:$+/-.=0;$!"#$&#@&$'*2$0.==)#7#*&')$7'&#/(')0$0"-1$7(*-/(&:$+/-.=0$#*+'+(*+$(*$3'/(-.0$',&(3(&(#0$'*2$0(&.'&(-*0;$ Ancillary Material Along with the student textbook, D&.2#*&$N,&(3(&(#0$'*2$D&.2:$F.(2#, ?@'7e(#1 , I*0&/.,&-/>0 Wraparound Edition, I*0&/.,&-/>0$%#0-./,#$8S4%g5, I*0&/.,&-/>0$%#0-./,#$h#:, I*0&/.,&-/>0$SeS are being purchased. Number Recommended Law for Business and Personal Use D&.2#*&$!#@&G--6$ $ $ $ UOP$ Y$ Z^Q;PP$]$$$$$$$$$ ZQA_aP;PP$D&.2#*&$N,&(3(&(#0$'*2$D&.2:$F.(2#$ $$QP$ Y$ ZOO;^\$]$ ZOAP_^;\P$ $?@'7e(#1! $ $ $$$$$ $ $$$$_$$ Y$$ JK8$I*0&/.,&-/>0$b/'='/-.*2$?2(&(-*$ $ $$$$_$$ Y$$$$$$$$$JK8$I*0&/.,&-/>0$%#0-./,#$8S4%g5$ $ $$$$_$$$$$$Y$ JK8$ $ $I*0&/.,&-/>0$%#0-./,#$h#:! $ $ $$$$_$$$$$$Y$$$$$$$$$JK8$I*0&/.,&-/>0$SeS$ $ $ $ $$$$E$$$$$$Y$$$$$$$$$ZO[\;^\$]$ Z$$$^Q^;O\$$$$$$$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $$$$$$$$$$ZUOAEO_;^\$D"(==(*+KT'*2)(*+$ 4$#0&(7'&#2$ $ $ $ $ $$$$$$$$$$Z$$$$$\PE;[O$ Cost of Adoption 2011-2012 $12,828.37 plus shipping

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Critical Questions for DWSIC, BOE, and Presenters

TEXTBOOK ADOPTION Course: Retailing (10-12), #3229

1) What is the rationale as to why this textbook series needs to be adopted at this time?

This Retailing course is an additional course to the Marketing Management Career Pathway and will need a book this coming fall. Course instructors will need current textbooks and ancillary materials to teach the processes and technologies used within the Retailing course. It is important for the Business & Information Technology Education Department to remain as current as possible to prepare students for career and/or college readiness.

2) What was the overall process used to select these materials?

Instructors teaching the course were contacted in the fall 2010 to review the needs of the Marketing Management Career Pathway. It was determined a current textbook and ancillary materials were needed to provide current information to students interested in this field. Instructors were given a Textbook & Ancillary Materials Adoption Packet to help guide them and to gather important information for the textbook adoption process. After completing the adoption package in great detail the instructors returned them to the Career & Technical Education (CTE) Office with their recommendations. From these adoption packages the CTE Office completes the textbook adoption process.

3) Did representatives from all impacted stakeholders participate in developing the textbook adoption

recommendation? If not, explain.

Yes. The selection committee was composed of Senior High School Business & Information Technology Education Teacher representatives from multiple high schools including a variety of Marketing teachers and other department members. The committee also included Special Education representative, a representative from the Educator’s Credit Union Board, and the Supervisor of Career & Technical Education to review and give input to the textbook selection. A Marketing Career Pathway committee started working on the pathway in June 2010. The textbook committee then started its work in September 2010 and completed its work in March 2011.

4) What are your current program strengths?

The Retailing course is a new advanced-level course added to the current Marketing Management Career Pathway. This course will introduce students to the fundamental retailing principles with cutting edge updates on the latest trends and practices in today’s fast-paced retail market. Examples of course topics include the retailing environment, market selection and location analysis, retail operations management, and retail administration. Current enrollment in this course will allow students to participate in the Cooperative Marketing Education Program and apply their retail knowledge and skills to real world experiences. Students may earn 3 technical college credits on a Gateway Technical College transcript with a C grade or better.

5) What data and research led the study committee to focus on this textbook series?

The recommendation to adopt this textbook was made after a series of meetings that reviewed our present program, examined program direction at the state, local and national levels, examined the District standards that need to be covered in this course, and reviewed the textbook programs presently available for adoption. Teachers and counselors also met face to face with GTC Staff to discuss pathway and course transitioning for RUSD students to GTC if desired. Additionally, the study committee used

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information gathered from stakeholders, research provided by textbook publishers, a review and examination of applicable Marketing Wisconsin Model Academic Standards, departmental best practices, Career Cluster/Career Pathway knowledge and skills, and district Instructional Process guidelines.

6) What alternatives to this textbook series did the study committee consider? One alternative was reviewed by the study committee: Retailing (Glencoe Publishers).

7) What are the overall strengths of the materials being requested? Retailing covers the most current and relevant topics, including law and justice, contract, sales, property, and employment law. It presents multiple real-life examples, documents, and forms to capture the interest and imagination of today’s consumer- and business-oriented teens.

• Nearly all of the text’s 70 cases and story boxes, including “Global Retailing,” “Service Retailing,” “Retailing: The Inside Story,” and “What’s New?” features reflect today’s ever-changing, fast-paced retail industry.

• The authors of this text bring a fresh perspective and new insights to the text. • In addition to the in-depth coverage of essential topics, every chapter in this text includes updates on the

current state of the retailing industry, as well as relevant real-world, behind-the-scene story to help bring key concepts to life for students.

• Reflecting the latest practices, developing trends, and emerging issues from the field, this text gives students a first-hand feel for the pace and excitement of the retail trade, including the increasing role of the internet and the impact of the continuously changing global economy.

• “The House” (an Excel spreadsheet analysis of the financial performance of a family clothing store) links closely with the text to allow students to evaluate and enhance their understanding of key concepts by applying them in the context of a realistic, long-term simulation project.

8) How does this selection meet individual differences?

The textbook has several levels of lessons to meet individual learning styles and allows teachers to address these differences through various written, oral, and technological interactive activities and styles. This text also offers a variety of activities and projects that allow the student to master the concepts of retailing.

9) What contributions does this selection make to the integration and treatment of minority groups? The selected text represents a fair portrayal of all minority groups. The text has a section on ethnic trends and supplemental materials show minority groups engaging in various activities and situations.

10) What steps were taken in the study committee to encourage divergent thinking and debate about texts?

A Tregoe problem solving process was used throughout the overall adoption process. The Career & Technical Education Textbook Evaluation Form was used by each committee member to guide them through the process. This tool provides questions to reviewers for an in-depth consideration of many directly related issues when choosing a textbook.

11) Did school district budget issues influence your decision? Please explain.

No. The study committee progressed through the adoption process without any district budget issues influencing the decision as the alternative were only a few dollars in price difference. The committee believes the best selection was chosen regardless of the minor differences in price.

12) Which issues related to the study committee’s recommendation appears to be the most important? It was very important to the study committee to have a current text that aligned with state and national standard while providing a rigorous and relevant text that students would enjoy and be able to learn from. Relevant

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content, case studies for application and ease of student assessment of learning were important to this group as well.

13) What ancillary materials are requested with this purchase?

The study committee is recommending purchasing access to textbook related Website for each student to apply their learning. Also recommended are the following: Instructor’s Resource CD-ROM, and Video DVD.

14) What technology support items are requested with this purchase (or adoption)? There are basic technological instructor support items requested as mentioned above including: Website access with site license, Instructor’s Resource CD-ROM, and Video DVD. Virtual Business – Retailing 3.0 software is also being purchased for each school using Carl Perkins funding.

15) What numbers of each item are requested with this purchase?

Retailing

105 Student Textbooks ISBN# 9781439040812 3 Instructor’s Resource CD-ROM ISBN# 9780538755139 3 Video DVD ISBN# 9780538755061 3 Website site license ISBN# 9780538755054

16) Cost of Adoption 2011-2012? $19,000.80 (if all materials are ordered by each school)



TEXTBOOK ADOPTION Course: Business & Personal Finance (10-12), #3221


The textbook series currently in used at the high schools was adopted in 2003 and will be (9) years old next fall. New technologies have been introduced in the last eight years and the instructors need up-dated materials to teach the Business & Personal Finance course. It is important for the Business & Information Technology Education Department to remain as current as possible to prepare students for career and/or college readiness.


Instructors teaching the course were contacted in the fall 2009 to review current needs of the Finance Career Pathway. It was determined an up-dated textbook and ancillary materials was needed to keep current in this field. Instructors were given a Textbook & Ancillary Materials Adoption Packet to help guide them and to gather important information for the textbook adoption process. After completing the adoption package in great detail the instructors returned them to the Career & Technical Education (CTE) Office with their recommendations. From these adoption packages the CTE Office completes the textbook adoption process.



Yes. The selection committee was composed of Senior High School Business & Information Technology Education Teacher representatives from multiple high schools including a variety of Business & Personal Finance teachers and other department members. The committee also included a Special Education Instructor, member of the Educator’s Credit Union Board, and a current student to review and give input to the textbook selection. The committee started in September 2009 and completed its work in November 2009.


The Business & Personal Finance course is a beginning-level course in the Finance Career Pathway. This course helps students realize the necessity to become financially literate. Students use the FoolProof online modules to work through financial activities. Students in this course also participate in the district Financial Literacy activity, Reality Check Day. In addition, this course is articulated with Gateway Technical College and may count for technical college credit upon completion. Completion of this course will allow students to participate in additional advanced-level courses, which lead to potential participation in the Business & Information Technology Co-op Program or the Financial Services Youth Apprenticeship Program.


The recommendation to adopt this textbook was made after a series of meetings that reviewed our present program, examined program direction at the state, local and national levels, examined the District standards that need to be covered in this course, and reviewed the textbook programs presently available for adoption. Additionally, the study committee used information gathered from stakeholders, research provided by textbook publishers, a review and examination of applicable Business & Information Technology Wisconsin Model Academic Standards, departmental best practices, Career Cluster/Career Pathway knowledge and skills, and district IP guidelines.


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6) What alternatives to this textbook series did the study committee consider? One alternative was reviewed by the

study committee: Personal Finance (Glencoe Publishers)

7) What are the overall strengths of the materials being requested?

Personal Finance: A Lifetime Responsibility covers the most current and relevant topics, including identity theft, buying a car, and using debit cards. It presents hundreds of real-life examples, documents, and forms to capture the interest and imagination of today’s consumer-oriented teens.

Wise advice and opportunities to apply it are mixed in with case studies and stories that will inspire your students. Throughout, Nathan Dungan’s unique Share Save Spend® program offers practical suggestions for making balanced, thoughtful financial decisions.

The goal of Share Save Spend® is to help youth and adults think about, talk about and do money in ways that honor their values.

A variety of special features that connect key principles and concepts to the constantly changing world in which our students live are included: • You Decide: Case studies and stories that engage teens in a dialogue about real-life financial situations and

challenge them to make a personal choice • Look Before You Leap: Descriptions of financial decisions that teens or young adults are likely to encounter

and the steps they can take to make informed decisions • You Can Succeed Financially: Discussions and examples of the exciting possibilities open to those who set

personal financial goals and work to accomplish them • Going Global: Stories that use popular examples (like the production of Trek bikes and sales of snowboard

clothing) to show how key personal finance topics are treated in other countries • Do Your Research: Suggestions for using the Internet, libraries, and other sources to research personal

finance topics of particular interest to teens • Get Good Advice: Examples of how money mentors can help young people learn about specific topics,

including suggestions for identifying mentors, sample interview and research questions, and ideas for using and sharing the results

• Did You Know? Fascinating facts and figures that dispel myths, warn, inform, spark ideas, and encourage exploration


The textbook has several levels of lessons to meet individual learning styles and allows teachers to address these differences through various written, oral, and online interactive activities and styles. This text also offers additional note-taking suggested strategies as well.

9) What contributions does this selection make to the integration and treatment of minority groups? The selected text represents a fair portrayal of all minority groups. The text and supplemental materials show minority groups engaging in various activities and situations.


A Tregoe problem solving process was used throughout the overall adoption process. The Career & Technical Education Textbook Evaluation Form was used by committee members to guide them through the process. This tool provides questions to reviewers for an in-depth consideration of many directly related issues when choosing a textbook.

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12) Which issues related to the study committee’s recommendation appears to be the most important? It was very important to the study committee to have an up-dated text that aligned with state and national standard while providing a rigorous and relevant text that students would enjoy and be able to learn from.


The study committee is recommending purchasing Student Activities Book: Forms and Documents, Math Skills Workbook Student Edition, Teacher’s Resource Kit, Teacher’s Annotated Edition, Assessment Book with Tests and Quizzes, Lesson Plans, Math Skills Workbook Teacher’s Edition, Student Activities Book Teacher’s Edirtion, for each student to apply their learning. Also recommended is the Instructor's Resource Kit which includes all an Annotated Teacher’s Edition, a PowerPoint® Lectures CD, an EXAMVIEW® Assessment Suite CD, and an EMC Lesson Planner: Plus Resources CD.

14) What technology support items are requested with this purchase (or adoption)? The study committee is recommending purchasing Student eBook, Power Practice CD, Teacher’s eBook, EXAMView Assessment CD, Lesson Planner CD.


Personal Finance: A Lifetime Responsibility

120 Student Textbooks ISBN# 9780821942543 90 Student Activities Book ISBN# 9780821942567 120 Student eBook ISBN# 9780821942604 3 Power Practice: Student CD ISBN# 9780821946626 3 Math Skills Workbook: SE ISBN# 9780821944400 3 Teacher’s Resource Kit ISBN# 9780821942611 4 Annotated Teachers Edition ISBN# 9780821942550 4 Annotated Teachers Ed eBook ISBN# 9780821955932 4 Assmt Book: Tests, Quizzes ISBN# 9780821942581 4 Lesson Plans ISBN# 9780821942598 4 Math Skills TE ISBN# 9780521944417 4 Student Activities Book TE ISBN# 9780821942574 4 EXAMView Assessment CD ISBN# 9780821946640 4 Lesson Planner CD ISBN# 9780821946657




TEXTBOOK ADOPTION Course: Business & Personal Law (10-12), #3223


The textbook series currently in used at the high schools was adopted in 2003 and will be (9) years old next fall. New processes and technologies have been introduced in the last nine years and the instructors need up-dated materials to teach the Business & Personal Law course. It is important for the Business & Information Technology Education Department to remain as current as possible to prepare students for career and/or college readiness.


Instructors teaching the course were contacted in the fall 2009 to review the needs of the Business General Management Career Pathway. It was determined an up-dated textbook and ancillary materials was needed to keep current in this field. Instructors were given a Textbook & Ancillary Materials Adoption Packet to help guide them and to gather important information for the textbook adoption process. After completing the adoption package in great detail the instructors returned them to the Career & Technical Education (CTE) Office with their recommendations. From these adoption packages the CTE Office completes the textbook adoption process.



Yes. The selection committee was composed of Senior High School Business & Information Technology Education Teacher representatives from multiple high schools including a variety of Business & Personal Law teachers and other department members. The committee also included a Special Education Instructor, member of the Educator’s Credit Union Board, a member from RAMAC, and a current student to review and give input to the textbook selection. The committee started in September 2009, completed its original work in November 2009, and reviewed for potential updates during the winter/spring of 2011.


The Business & Personal Law course is a beginning-level course in the General Management Career Pathway. This course helps students realize how aspects of the law affect them as an individual and as a business professional. Examples of course topics include the law and justice, contract law, sales law, property law, and employment law. Completion of this course will allow students to participate in additional advanced-level courses which lead to potential participation in the Business & Information Technology Co-op Program or the Financial Services Youth Apprenticeship Program.


The recommendation to adopt this textbook was made after a series of meetings that reviewed our present program, examined program direction at the state, local and national levels, examined the District standards that need to be covered in this course, and reviewed the textbook programs presently available for adoption. Additionally, the study committee used information gathered from stakeholders, research provided by textbook publishers, a review and examination of applicable Business & Information Technology Wisconsin Model Academic Standards, departmental best practices, Career Cluster/Career Pathway knowledge and skills, and district Instructional Process guidelines.


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6) What alternatives to this textbook series did the study committee consider? One alternative was reviewed by the

study committee: Business and Personal Law: Real-World Connections (Glencoe Publishers).

7) What are the overall strengths of the materials being requested?

Law for Business and Personal Use covers the most current and relevant topics, including law and justice, contract, sales, property, and employment law. It presents multiple real-life examples, documents, and forms to capture the interest and imagination of today’s consumer- and business-oriented teens.

• New lesson on environmental law covers current issues involving the environment and corporate legal responsibility.

• New coverage of parent rights in the family law chapter provides even more information for application of law to personal use at a very local level.

• New coverage of current topics such as green economy, energy legislation, and social networking provides an up-to-date perspective on the influence of every-day law in students’ lives.

• New features Develop Your Interpersonal Skills and Develop Your Leadership Skills enable students to develop soft and transferrable skills important in the 21st-century workplace.

• New topics that address the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) help students pass this important exam and get college credit.


The textbook has several levels of lessons to meet individual learning styles and allows teachers to address these differences through various written, oral, and online interactive activities and styles. This text also offers activities that allow the student to master the introductory concepts of law.

9) What contributions does this selection make to the integration and treatment of minority groups? The selected text represents a fair portrayal of all minority groups. The text and supplemental materials show minority groups engaging in various activities and situations.


A Tregoe problem solving process was used throughout the overall adoption process. The Career & Technical Education Textbook Evaluation Form was used by committee members to guide them through the process. This tool provides questions to reviewers for an in-depth consideration of many directly related issues when choosing a textbook.



12) Which issues related to the study committee’s recommendation appears to be the most important? It was very important to the study committee to have an up-dated text that aligned with state and national standards while providing a rigorous and relevant text that students would enjoy and be able to learn from. Easy reading with a clear understanding for students to grasp legal concepts was also very important.


The study committee is recommending purchasing Student Activities and Study Guide for each student to apply their learning. Also recommended are the following: Instructor's Wraparound Edition, Instructor DVD, an EXAMVIEW® Assessment CD, and an Instructor’s Resource CD-ROM.

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14) What technology support items are requested with this purchase (or adoption)? There are basic technological instructor support items requested as mentioned above including: Instructor DVD, an EXAMVIEW® Assessment CD, and an Instructor’s Resource CD-ROM.


Law for Business and Personal Use

120 Student Textbooks ISBN# 9780538496902 90 Student Activities and Study Guide ISBN# 9780840068514 4 ExamView ISBN# 9780840068361 4 Instructor’s Wraparound Edition ISBN#9780840068347 4 Instructor’s Resource CD-ROM ISBN# 9780840068378 4 Instructor’s Resource Key ISBN# 9780840068934 3 Instructor’s DVD ISBN# 9780840068613
