January 5, 2012 at 7:00 AM - Curriculum Committee

Discussion:  Mr. Hague shared an Early Graduation Request from Antonia Hale, a junior at Gering High School. Mr. Hubbard stated all requirements set forth by the BOE Policy #611.08 have been met. Mr. Hubbard recommended she be allowed to pursue this plan and graduate with the class of 2012. This item will be placed on the Board of Education agenda as a consent item.

Discussion:  Kim Klein started work on January 5, 2012 as Curriculum & Assessment Administrative Assistant and will work part time. She brings with her many years of experience in this field. Please welcome her.

Discussion:  The state of Nebraska began the rewriting of the social studies curriculum in January, 2012. This rewrite will not be completed in time for Gering Public Schools to rewrite our curriculum so discussion took place about doing both the social studies and language arts next year -- allowing for some integration to occur.

Discussion:  All budgets were reviewed and questions answered.

Discussion:  All requests to attend conferences and/or travel were reviewed. It was noted that many of the conferences being attended were local through the ESU #13.

Discussion:  Before adjournment, discussion took place regarding the school website and transportation issued. The committee requested the school website issues be place on the full board agenda. Martin will look into a school climate survey for the district. This survey will be one page and be distributed on a yearly basis to ensure we are getting feedback from our staff and community that will help make us a better school district. The next curriculum meeting was tentatively set for February 2, 2012 at 7:00 a.m. However, Mr. Peters indicated he will not be able to attend on that date and the new Board of Education assignments will go into effect before the next curriculum meeting. This date may be changed after committee assignments are received. Meeting was adjourned.