October 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM - American Civics Committee Meeting
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1. Pledge of Allegiance & Call to Order
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The formation of public policy is public business and may not be conducted in secret. Every meeting of the Board shall be open to the public and abide by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act, ac copy of which is available for inspection at our meeting site.
Does anyone in the audience require audio or visual assistance?
Discussion:
The American Civics Committee Meeting was called to order at 5:24 PM.
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2. Public Comment
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The regular board meeting agenda provides for citizens to present information or to expres sopinions to the board through public comment.
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No public comment.
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3. District-Wide Information
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Mrs. Morrison
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Discussion:
Kris Morrison, Curriculum Director, shared district and building level updates regarding American Civics.
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3.1. Social Studies instruction and curriculum are aligned to the Nebraska State
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Mrs. Morrison
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3.2. Recent curriculum reviews took place
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Mrs. Morrison
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3.3. Each building recites the pledge of allegiance each day
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Mrs. Morrison
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3.4. Veterans Day activities
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Mrs. Morrison
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3.5. Community services opportunities
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Mrs. Morrison
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4. High School
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Mrs. Morrison
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4.1. American History (required all 9th graders)
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Mrs. Morrison
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4.2. Modern Problems
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Mrs. Morrison
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4.3. Government or AP Government
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Mrs. Morrison
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4.4. Constitution Project
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Mrs. Morrison
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4.5. U.S. Citizenship Test
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Mrs. Morrison
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4.6. Voter Registration Drive each year
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Mrs. Morrison
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5. Middle School
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Mrs. Morrison
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5.1. 8th Grade specifically focuses on American History in their coursework
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Mrs. Morrison
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5.2. Foundations structures and functions of the US Government
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Mrs. Morrison
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5.3. Roles and responsibilities of a U.S. citizen
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Mrs. Morrison
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6. Intermediate School
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Mrs. Morrison
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6.1. Structure and function of U.S. government
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Mrs. Morrison
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6.2. Democratic principles that are the foundation of the U.S. government
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Mrs. Morrison
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6.3. Structure and function of local governments
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Mrs. Morrison
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6.4. Structure and function of Nebraska government
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Mrs. Morrison
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7. Elementary School
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Mrs. Morrison
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7.1. Positive and productive citizenship skills
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Mrs. Morrison
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7.2. Identify historical people, events and symbols
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Mrs. Morrison
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7.3. Responsibilities and rights of citizens in their communities
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Mrs. Morrison
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8. Questions
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Members of the Committee
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9. Adjournment
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Mrs. Morrison
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Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 5:35 PM.
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