Curriculum Council            
 
Curriculum Council Minutes and Representatives 2006 - 2007 District Report Card Return to Curriculum & Instruction

Goals of Curriculum Council 

The Curriculum Council is a standing advisory committee to the Superintendent that has as its primary goal the ongoing improvement of the district’s educational program.  Through its review of proposed program changes and proposed committee charges, the Council seeks to:

  • provide students with rigorous educational programs

  • support the district's mission, goals and priorities, and

  • meet and exceed New York State standards

Overview of Areas of Responsibility

Review proposed district-wide program committee charges:

  • The Council will review the scope and charge of district-wide program committees proposed by the administration and will provide feedback to the Superintendent.
     

  • The Superintendent will consider the Council’s feedback as advisory.
     

  • The Council will be kept informed of the committee’s progress.
     

Review of proposed new programs

  • The Council will receive proposals for new programs through the building principal.
     

  • The Council will meet with the principal and the proposal’s developers.    
      

  • The Council will review proposals according to criteria  established by the Superintendent.
     

  • Based on its assessment, the Council will recommend approval, revision or rejection of the proposal.
     

  • The Superintendent will consider the Council’s recommendations as advisory.
     

  • The Council will be kept informed of progress of the implementation of approved program changes.
     

Professional Development of the Committee

Council members will be given opportunities to develop an understanding of educational program issues such as:

  • New York State standards
     

  • Student achievement data
     

  • Programs and courses currently in place in the district
     

  • Strengths of the district’s programs and opportunities for improvement
     

  • Current issues and research in education
     

Operating Guidelines

Meeting Schedule: The Council will establish a schedule of meetings.

Agendas:  Agendas and supporting documentation will be mailed in advance of each meeting.

Posting of Meetings:  All Council meetings shall be open to the public.  Agendas shall be posted in each school in advance of each meeting and distributed to PTA Presidents.  Members of the public shall be allowed to participate in the Council’s deliberations according to guidelines established by the Council.

Public Information:  Minutes of Council meetings will be available at the Office of the Assistant Superintendent.

Decision making protocol:  In its reports to the Superintendent, the Council will identify the reasons supporting its recommendations.  The Council will endeavor to reach consensus.  However, when consensus cannot be reached, the report will include both the reasons for and against the recommendations.

Council Membership

Chairperson Assistant Superintendent
Parents (appointed by PTA)      One member from each school
Two at-large parents or community members
Parents of regular and special education students should be represented.
Teachers (appointed by EASO)  One teacher from each school
Two at-large teachers
Regular, special education, and special subject teachers will be represented.
Administrators  One elementary, one middle and one high school building administrator.
Central Administration One member
Board of Education  One member
The district will provide a secretary to the meetings whenever possible.  

 

Curriculum Council - 2008 - 2009                               
Charge: 
 Keepers of the District’s Agenda

Meetings will be held in the SOMS Library from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on the following dates:
February 25, 2009, April 22, 2009, June 10, 2009
 
Representation Name
Parents WOS Mary Ouderkirk
jsouderkirk AT yahoo.com
  TZE Christine Brew-Mitchell
cbrewmitch AT aol.com
  CL Elizabeth Howell Scotson       
ehowell2 AT optonline.net
  SOMS

Helen Nelson         
Helen AT canelson.com

Catherine Ascolese                    
cascolese AT kpmg.com
  TZHS Elayne Armaniaco            
victor.armaniaco AT verizon.net
  SE  
  At Large/Community Michelle Jones
graeli AT optonline.net
     
Teachers WOS Mary Chaudoir
  TZE  
  CL Judy Pocalyko
  SOMS Deena Bollinger
  TZHS YuBong Ko
  At Large Marisa Premus
   

 

     
Administration Elementary Nora Polansky
  Middle School William Lee, Ph. D.
  High School Ed Bolan
  Central Office Lynn Gorey
  BOE Rosemary Pitruzzella              
rapboard AT optonline.net
  SE Michele Fenster

Minutes: 

2008/2009 School Year
December 11, 2008
October 15, 2008

2007/2008 School Year
June 17, 2008          Supporting Powerpoint          Math Report
February 7, 2008
January 10, 2008
October 18, 2007

2006/2007 School Year
April 18, 2007
Project Lead the Way:  Forging New Generations of Engineers - 1/2007
December 19, 2006
November 8, 2006
BOE Power Point Presentation October 25, 2006
Academic Improvement Plan for SOMS
Where did their scores take them? Class of 2006
TZHS Class Report 2006
Regents Results 2003 - 2006
Special Ed Regents Results
TZHS AP Results 2002-2003 - 2005-2006


Info copies of e-mails to: 
jensen633ATaol.com         kjbATfcc.net

Links

Core Curriculum Link:
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/deputy/Documents/corecurr.htm