Public hearing on instructional materials adoption scheduled for April 21, 2026.
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- Category
- Public Hearing
- City
- Gainesville
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Attend the Public Hearing
Join the meeting on April 21, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. to provide input.
- 2
Review Proposed Materials
Visit alachuaschools.net/o/acps/page/textbook-adoption to view the materials.
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Request Accommodations
If needed, call (352) 955-7880 at least 48 hours before the meeting.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the purpose of the public hearing?
- To receive public input on proposed instructional materials for adoption.
- When is the public hearing scheduled?
- The public hearing is on April 21, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
- Where will the public hearing take place?
- It will be held at the Board Room, Alachua County Public Schools District Office.
- How can I participate if I have a disability?
- Contact the Office of the Superintendent at least 48 hours prior for accommodations.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND OF PUBLIC HEARING The School Board of Alachua County, Florida gives notice of its intent to adopt Instructional Materials for the District, and that it will hold a public hearing to which all persons are invited. Date &Time: April 21, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Location: Board Room, Alachua County Public Schools District Office, 620 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL Purpose: To receive public input on the proposed instructional materials to be adopted. Potential Adoption: K-12 Art Adoption K-5 Music Adoption Spanish Adoption German Adoption French Adoption Personal Fitness Adoption The Florida Department of Education's Instructional Materials schedule calls for the adoption of new K-12 Art, K-5 Music, World Languages and Personal Fitness materials for Implementation in 26-27 school year based on the district's implementation plan and corresponding previous adoption expirations. Individual subject based textbook adoption committees composed of ACPS teachers reviewed and submitted recommendations for materials to be adopted based on an evaluation rubric. Below are the recommendations of those committees. All materials recommended appear on either the State Examined & Approved list of Intervention materials or the State Approved Instructional Materials Adoption lists. The Superintendent recommends the Board authorize the purchase of these materials as outlined in board policy 2520. All Materials to be purchased from Florida School Book Depository: K-5 Music Quaver Music K-12 Art Art of Education Spanish Senderosk, Vista Education French tes Branche?!, Carnegie Learning German Deutsch So Aktuell, Carnegie Learning Personal Fitness 9-12 Fitness for Life, Human Kinetics A direct link to the proposed instructional materials is available at:alachuaschools.net/o/acps/page/textbook-adoption Any person with a disability who requires accommodations to participate should contact the Office of the Superintendent, 620 East University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601, (352) 955-7880 or dial 711 (TDD), at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, so their needs can be accommodated. Dr. Kamela Patton, Superintendent of Schools & Secretary to the Board April 15, 2026
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