Timberlane Regional School District Minutes Template
Curriculum & Assessment
Minutes
/ SAU BoardroomType of meeting
/ Curriculum and AssessmentFacilitator
/ Mrs. ShermanAttendees
/ Mrs. Michaud, Ms. Derochers, Ms. Widman, Mrs. Liff, Mrs. Armfield, Mr. Flynn, Mr. Pederson, Mrs. Carlson, Mr. Spero, Mrs. Barcelos, Ms. Auger, Mr. Bealo, Mr. SperoAgenda
/ Call to OrderTextbook Approval
TPAF Presentation
Achieve 3000 and SmartyAnts Approval
Updated 3-Year Curriculum and Assessment Work
Discussion of 2016-2017 Goals
Meeting called to order at 5:30pm. Acceptance of minutes from May 17, 2016; motion to approve by Michelle Auger, Second by Peter Bealo. Acceptance of minutes from May 24, 2016 motion to approve by Michelle Auger, Second by Nancy Barcelos.
Agenda Topics
Action items
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Start Time of Committee MeetingDiscussion
/ Discuss about starting the meeting at 5:15.Conclusions
/ Future meetings will begin at 5:15-6:45Discussion
/ Text book approval for AP Human Geography was presented by Scott Strainge. The Cultural Landscape, Pearson, $1,531.55 for 10 books, Human Geography, McGraw Hill, $1,850.22 for 10 books, and Human Geography, Wiley, $1,245.00 for 10 books.A second text book adoption was presented by Mark Pederson. The text book will be used in an Astronomy course. Exploration: Introduction to Astronomy (Arny) 6th Editions. On Amazon $16 used, $32 used hardcover, or $127 for new books.Students will be using this as a supplemental resource for the accelerated class of 8.
Conclusions
/ Human Geography: Mrs. Sherman inquired about the technology components. The high school can support the technology component.Science: Questions about the continuation of the course were answered. This book can also be used as a supplemental text for other courses
Human Geography: 10 Copies of The Cultural Landscape, Pearson was approved for purchase.
Science Text: 10 copies of the used hardcover used book was approved for purchase. No online resources.
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A motion was made by Peter Bealo to purchase both texts for the high school.Discussion
/ Review and discussion of the committee’s goals.A change to add “the school board” to the end of the Mission Statement was made.
Conclusions
/ Further review will be placed on next month’s agenda.Action items
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Discussion
/ TPAF presentation on Block Scheduling. 6-12 proposal.Mrs. Armfield addressed the block scheduling proposal saying that block scheduling would allow for a focus on STEAM and other important instructional components.
The block scheduling power point that will be shown to TPAF was presented by Mr. Flynn and Mr. O’Connell.
Considerations in moving to a block are providing professional development for staff including classroom instructional strategies.
TPAF presentation is important. It will be live streamed and email questions. It will be recorded and put on the TEN Network. Mrs. Sherman suggested we call this an extended learning plan instead of a block. Perception becomes reality, and we have to be sensitive to this.
Mrs. Bealo expressed concern about the time line of implementation. He is suggesting multiple public events with two or three engagements with the board.
The implementation plan would be reassessed if there is not enough public support.
Mrs. Delfino thanked the presenters, and considering the downside of this is something we should prepare for.
The teachers are supportive and Mrs. Sherman and Mrs. Delfino suggested that teacher support is included in the presentation.
Conversation about music highlighted a possible increase in music opportunities. It is suggested that the presentation acknowledge how music will work in a block schedule
Mrs. Barcelos suggestion we talk about how learning is different now, and problem solving is important. To focus on the positive aspects of learning.
Conclusions
/ The work of our curriculum teams is around unit development, planning and addressing student learning needs. The professional development can begin this year.Action items
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Work on power point to integrate the 6-12 approach. Schedule as many parent meetings as possible. / Block TeamA slide will include what the entire music program will look like.
It is suggested for the district to inform parents about the importance of the TEPF on September 19.
Discussion
/ Achieve 3000. Last year, Dr. Metzler asked us to look at Achieve 3000 to offer more exposure to Informational Text. This is a three year proposal that would be used in grades 6-11. It is content based, selected by the teacher. They are offering the product for about 50% over the next two years.PD plan for implementation has been developed. It can be used as an SAT prep. This is to help students become proficient readers of Informational Text.
SmartyAnts which is a phonics program that would be used by TLC. This has been given to us as an additional product for agreeing to purchase Achieve 3000. This is supplemental, and will not take the place of our phonics program.
Mrs. Armfield will supplement with funds from the Title II Grant.
Conclusions
/ The board may need more than one meeting to consider this proposal.Action items
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Mr. Bealo motioned for the committee voted to have the Achieve 3000 proposal go to the board on September 15. Mr. Flynn seconded the motion and it was approved. / Mrs. Michaud