Curriculum Committee

September 30, 2002

 

Present: Janet Hoven, Michael Roth, Erica Taterka

 

 

1. Discussed presentation of the ESPA and GEPA scores and inferences that can be made from then.

 

2. Discussed presentation of assessment tools, techniques, and educational ramifications.  We are working with neighboring districts to share information regarding the selection of standardized tests. 

 

* Both of these presentations will be made to the entire Board at the public meeting on November 12, 2002.

 

3. discussed policy 6152 – Field trips.  Discussion centered on student safety and ensuring that field trips complement the curriculum.

 

4. Textbook lists.  The list for BRMS seems to be complete and is much longer than the original one.  The Bragg & Dickerson list will be coming soon.

 

5. Reviewed policies:

            6141: Curriculum Development.  In this policy we keep most of the policy originally adopted in 1993 and added a paragraph from NJSBA’s model about the Superintendent establishing procedures for curriculum development.

            6143:  Curriculum Guides:  We preferred the NJSBA model with slight changes.

            6300: Evaluation of the instructional Program: We preferred the NJSBA model.

 

Postponed review of 6141.2 which covers the presentation of Religious and Multicultural materials.

 

6. Discussed situation at Bragg regarding Lunch Bunch and Junior Great Books.  These programs need certified personnel to be present. The administration is looking into a solution so that they can go forward.