Candidates and board members used the forum to describe curriculum priorities including expanded civics and financial‑literacy courses, broader Advanced Placement access and real‑world civic experiences for students.

William B. Ngasso, a longtime educator and incumbent candidate, said offering more course options under the district’s nine‑period day would let the district require or expand financial‑literacy and investment courses at the high‑school level: “I would, you know, argue that especially at the high school level that they certainly could be required courses.”

Nicholas Ciappetta described efforts to broaden AP participation and said the district has reduced barriers to AP enrollment. “When I was in school it was very difficult to get into the AP courses. … We’ve broken down those barriers,” he said, adding that nearly half the high school takes an AP exam and that taking AP exams correlates with higher college‑completion rates.

Panelists emphasized hands‑on civic learning as well: proposed activities include school‑sponsored visits to local government bodies, role‑playing legislature work and service‑learning opportunities. Several speakers opposed adding new statewide exams but endorsed experiential civics, electives and teacher professional development to support expanded offerings.

No curriculum adoptions took place at the forum; speakers described priorities for the board and superintendent to consider during curriculum review and professional‑development planning.