Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 10/8/2012 - 6:30 PM
Category: Untitled
Type: Action
Subject: 13.5 Adoption of AP English Literature Textbooks
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Policy:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
AP English Literature Committee Members and Recommendations by Courses FINAL.pdf
AP English Literature SELECTION Textbook Adoption 2012 FINAL.pdf
Summary: A committee of high school AP English Literature teachers and the English Language Arts Curriculum Coordinator from the SASS department participated in the district textbook review and evaluation process to recommend for adoption the following AP English Literature texts and materials:
Literature and Composition: Reading, Writing and Thinking (Bedford/St. Martin’s)
Bedford Introduction to Literature: Reading, Thinking and Writing (Bedford/St. Martin’s)
The committee reviewed the AP textbook recommendations, the AP Themes and Modes and the alignment to the Common Core State Standards to evaluate the resources to meet the AP Focus Standards. Back up documents are available in Student Achievement and School Support Department.
Funding: IMFRP and Prop 20 Lottery Instructional Materials Funds
Fiscal Impact There is no impact to the General Fund
Recommendation: For Approval
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Marie Hill - Senior Secretary
Signed By:
Linda Hutcherson - School SUpport Administrator
Signed By:
Rose Lock - Assistant Superintendent of Middle
Signed By:
Bryan Richards - Chief Financial Officer
Signed By:
Steven Lawrence - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Lynne Dennler Moved, Member Cheryl Hansen seconded to approve the Original motion 'For approval'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Gary Eberhart     Yes
Linda Mayo     Yes
Sherry Whitmarsh     Yes
Lynne Dennler     Yes
Cheryl Hansen     Yes