Schools › School Board meeting of Feb 9, 2026
Approved English Language Arts instructional materials for grades K-12, costing $6,209,159.91 from the 2026-27 General Fund allocation.
The vote: 5-0
From the School Board's official minutes.
Money, as the agenda lists it: $6,209,159.91 from General Fund-2026-27 Instructional Materials allocation
In plain words
The board approved English Language Arts textbooks for grades K-12, following a review process that included teacher input and a public hearing.
What changes The district will purchase and use the recommended English Language Arts instructional materials for all grades.
Who and the money The cost is $6,209,159.91 from the General Fund-2026-27 Instructional Materials allocation.
Stated reason (staff, quoted): "Through the review process, it was deemed that the recommended textbooks align to English Language Arts Standards, provide rigorous instruction and include targeted assessments."
Why (staff, quoted) "Florida Statute 1006.283 requires districts to purchase instructional materials within the first three (3) years of the adoption cycle."
Paid from General Fund-Instructional Materials
Written from the Board's minutes and the agenda item's staff text on BoardDocs, checked by script: every number appears in the record. Agenda on BoardDocs
From the record
Instructional Materials Recommendation for English Language Arts Grades K-5, English Language Arts Grades 6-12Lake County Schools agenda, Feb 9, 2026, item 11.01. Open the agenda on BoardDocs
I recommend approval of the instructional materials recommendations for English Language Arts K-12.
The Board's minutes record this item as approved, by a vote of 5-0.School Board minutes, Feb 9, 2026. Open the official document