March 7, 2013 at 7:00 AM - Curriculum Committee

Discussion:  Eldon Hubbard, High School Principal and Becky Michael, Instructional Coach/Leadership Representative were in attendance at the Curriculum Committee Meeting.

Discussion:  Martin present a spreadsheet with materials for the K-12 social studies adoption. The curriculum was approved and the district is now ready to get materials to help with the implementation. Materials will be purchased from Pearson for K-5 and Holt Mcdougal for 6-12. Both programs are consistent with social studies curriculum. After discussion, it was recommended that the materials go to full Board of Education for approval.

Discussion:  Peters and Hubbard presented numbers from the VALTS program. Discussion took place regarding the students that are short of graduation and will miss cohort deadline. Gering will have 14 slots for the 2013-2014 school year. Hubbard discussed the new radios with the committee and gave a demonstration. All principals will have a radio, a base will be in each school office, and three extra radios for teachers taking students off site.

Discussion:  Martin explained that the district Purpose and Direction statement had been revised in September, 2012 by the District Steering Committee. Changes included the word mission being changed to purpose to remain consistent with AdvancED, the removal of the phrase 21st century, and minor punctuation changes. After discussion at the steering committee meeting, buildings were to have all staff discuss the statements and offer suggestions. An article was published asking for input from the community. No suggestions were received. Recommendation was made to put the statements on full board agenda for approval.

Discussion:  The date for the LEED Gold Plaque Ceremony was set for March 15, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will explain what LEED means and present the plaque.

Discussion:  There were no questions regarding budget review. It will be forwarded to all board members.

Discussion:  All travel was reviewed.

Discussion:  The next Curriculum Committee Meeting will be April 4, 2013, 7:00 a.m., at the Central Office Board Room.