The Newark Unified School District recently confirmed they have enough textbooks for every student in the district. Every school board in California that receives textbook funding from the state has to hold a public hearing confirming whether or not there are enough textbooks for each student enrolled in the district.
This is according to Education Code (EDC) 60119 found on the California Legislative website.
It says the public hearing has to take place before the end of the eighth week since the first day of school.
According to a Newark school board report for Sept. 16’s meeting, all school principals in the district confirmed they have enough textbooks for each student. The books are used for reading/language arts, math, science and history-social science classes, and they have to align with content standards set by the state. The public hearing was held that day and no comments were made by the public or city council members.
Other topics covered at the school board meeting included a highlights and achievements presentation from Coyote Hills Elementary and a presentation from the district’s Child Nutrition Services program.
The meeting was held at the Newark City Council Chambers. The school board meetings have been held there since April 1.
