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

Links

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