Haysville proposes updated world-language textbooks for middle and high school

What happened

The district presented a first-reading proposal to update Spanish and French textbooks for secondary students. If approved, the materials could be used beginning in the second semester.

Why it matters to families

The proposed refresh would affect world-language instruction at both middle schools and the high school; staff said the district has not adopted a new language textbook in 17 years.

The evidence

At the Nov. 9 meeting, staff identified KLET world-language materials for Spanish and French, including IB classes as applicable, and described a proposed cost of about $25,234 plus a $245 annual digital subscription. The item was listed among first-reading curriculum proposals, and no approval vote was recorded at this meeting.

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