The Curriculum and
Instruction Committee of the Board of Education of the
Approval of October 10, 2011 Committee Meeting Minutes: A motion to approve the Curriculum & Instruction
Committee meeting minutes from October 10, 2011 as presented was made by Dr.
Stoner, seconded by Mr. Buth. The motion
passed on a unanimous voice vote.
ASSESSMENT TOPIC(S)
Update on Transition to New WKCE
Test: Mr. Nolan reviewed
potential changes to student assessments.
He noted that Department of Public Instruction initiatives include
summative assessments that may be implemented as early as the 2014-2015 school
year.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION TOPICS
Report on Middle School Block
Schedule Pilot: Mr. Rollefson
reviewed the Grade 6 Block Schedule survey results. He surveyed both parents and staff members
following a pilot of the schedule that took place during the 2010-2011 school
year. The middle school is continuing the
block schedule for grade 6 because of the positive feedback it has received.
One-to-One Student Computing Devices
Presentation: A brief overview of
the research done to date on the concept of computers for every student was
given by Mr. Rollefson and Mr. Linse.
The committee continues to meet and will study the impact on the
district.
Board
Curriculum Summary Sheet: Mr.
Swartz provided a condensed summary of the curriculum at the various levels as
requested by a Board member.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT TOPIC:
No topics for this meeting.
Suggested Topics for
Next Committee Meeting:
None
A motion to
adjourn was made by Mr. Volk, seconded Dr. Stoner. The motion passed on a voice
vote.
ADJOURNMENT:
6:06 p.m.
BOARD
OF EDUCATION
Pati Fitzgerald, Secretary