CCC minutes for April 2012
Curriculum Coordinating Council
Minutes of the April 2012 Meeting
The meeting of the CCC was called to order by Heidi Rethmeier at 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 in the ITV room. Members present were Adam Patrick, Faye Kilday, Deb Jones, Heidi Rethmeier, Sue Vanis, Melissa Heithoff, Laurie Waterbury, Barb Bode, and Sara Walsh.
Sue Vanis moved to approve the agenda with the addition of a board update regarding junior high failing classes. Melissa Heithoff seconded.
Faye Kilday moved to approve the minutes. Sue Vanis seconded.
Old Business
Summer reading/school program â Mr. Dennis has the survey results and has begun compiling the data, but nothing has been released as of yet. The results are to be discussed at the next board meeting. If implemented, it will begin this summer.
Make-up work wording â Heidi proposed new wording of the handbook regarding make-up work. It was agreed that this new wording will be presented to Mr. Dennis to propose to the board at the next meeting.
Calendar â The most recent copy of the proposed calendar was viewed and discussed. There were new ideas presented, but each brought new conflicts. It was decided not to request any changes. It will be brought before the board at the next meeting.
Read to Achieve program â The program has been purchased and will be implemented next fall at the 7th grade level. It will supplement the current AR program by using direct instruction to teach textbook decoding skills. The total cost estimate was $1500 but the final price tag was only around $1000. The 8th graders will follow the same reading plan as the current 9-12 grades. By forfeiting the AR period, it will allow more time for art and music.
Title I â Members believe that Mr. Dennis is done with the application but nothing more is known.
Districtâs Mission Statement Review â There was no input from other teachers regarding the new mission statement for EPS, however Faye brought a number of ideas for changing the mission. The CCC was impressed with the versions, but decided that these ideas (or any others) should be presented to other groups for approval. It will be presented to the staff, the school board, the Student Council, and possibly other groups. The teachers will discuss the ideas at a late start meeting.
New Business
New memberâDeb Jonesâs term is over. Carlie Wells will be appointed to serve as the next K-12 representative.
Junior High failing gradesâThe school board has discussed changing the policy regarding retention at the junior high level. The new proposal is to require administrative approval. In such cases the administration, teachers, and parents will be involved in the decision.
Credit recovery program â The school has purchased the Apex program for students who need credit recovery and for those interested in AP classes. The goal is to have students using this program this summer.
The next meeting is set for Wednesday, September 5, 2012 in the ITV room at 4:00 P.M.
Heidi Rethmeier and Sue Vanis will bring snacks.
Laurie Waterbury moved to adjourn. Deb Jones seconded.
Submitted by Sara Walsh, Secretary.