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POMPERAUG REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
15
Serving the Communities of Middlebury and Southbury, Connecticut
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The mission of Region 15, a district committed to excellence,
is to educate our students to be capable, productive and enlightened citizens
through
proven and innovative learning experiences supported by strong community
collaboration and decision-making based on the best interest of all students.
Revised Mission Statement Adopted March 12, 2007.
Personnel Policies/Curriculum Committee
MINUTES
Monday, March 10, 2008
Pomperaug High School – Guidance Conference Room B
Southbury, Connecticut
SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
PRESENT:
Ms. Patricia S. Perry, Chairperson
Ms. Sharon Elias
Mr. David B. Erwin
Ms. Sharon Guck
Absent: Mr. Stephen P. Moore
Also Present:
Dr. Frank H. Sippy, Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Lois Lanning, Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Nancy Carney, Department Chair of Social Studies, Pomperaug High School
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1. CALL TO ORDER: Ms. Perry called the March 10, 2008 Personnel
Policies/Curriculum Committee meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER |
| 2. APPROVAL OF
MINUTES: A motion was made to approve the February 11, 2008 minutes, was so
moved by Mr. Erwin and seconded by Ms. Elias and all committee members
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
| 3. INFORMATION:
A. PHS Grade 9 Social Studies Proposed Text for World History: Nancy
Carney, PHS Social Studies Department Chair, and Pat Nolan, 9th
grade Social Studies teacher, reviewed their proposal for a replacement text
for 9th grade World History. This text would replace our current
book that has outdated content. The recommended text is also better aligned
with the new Social Studies curriculum and provides many support resources.
This recommended text will be presented to the Board of Education at
tonight’s meeting as a first presentation.
B. Curriculum Update: Dr. Lanning shared highlights of trends and issues
in World Language instruction that were recently presented to the Foreign
Language teachers by Christy Brown from Glastonbury. Glastonbury has a
national reputation for their outstanding language programs. Some of the
points made included:
·1 The way of the world has now
become multilingual – bilingual is not enough anymore if we are
to truly communicate and understand others. We need to dispel the
thinking of some Americans that to speak anything other than English is
unnecessary!
·2 Studies have found that by
comparing the grammar of another language to your own helps you better
understand and become more proficient in your first language.
·3 Glastonbury and other districts
believe it far better to require Foreign Language at the elementary and
middle schools for all students before offering elective classes
at the high school level. Early instruction will ensure all students
gain some proficiency with a second language and it will result in a
much stronger high school program.
The Region 15 World Language leadership team is exploring some of these
ideas and others as program revisions continue.
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INFORMATION |
| C. Review of Search
Process: Dr. Lanning reviewed the schedule for the March 24, 2008 Personnel
Policies/Curriculum Committee Executive Session meeting when all Board
members will be meeting the Pomperaug High School principal final
candidates. Board members will have the opportunity to express their
opinions to Dr. Sippy. D. Review Draft of 2008 – 2009 Personnel
Policies/Curriculum Committee Schedule: The committee members reviewed and
all approved the 2008 – 2009 schedule (attached).
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| 4. REVIEW OF
PERSONNEL: Dr. Sippy presented Exhibit A and the addendum. Ms. Elias made
a motion to recommend the full Board approve Exhibit A and the addendum at
tonight’s Board of Education meeting and seconded by Ms. Guck and all
committee members approved to advance to the full Board.
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REVIEW OF PERSONNEL |
| 5. COMMENTS AND
REQUESTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS: None. |
COMMENTS AND
REQUESTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS |
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QUESTIONS FROM CITIZENS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS: None.
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QUESTIONS
FROM CITIZENS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS |
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ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business Ms. Perry adjourned the meeting
at 7:21 p.m. |
ADJOURNMENT |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Monday, April 7, 2008
6:30 p.m.
Pomperaug High School – Guidance Conference Room B, Southbury, Connecticut
Monday, May 12, 2008
6:30 p.m.
Pomperaug High School – Guidance Conference Room B, Southbury, Connecticut
Monday, June 9, 2008
6:30 p.m.
Pomperaug High School – Guidance Conference Room B, Southbury, Connecticut
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UPCOMING
MEETINGS |
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POMPERAUG REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
15
Serving the Communities of Middlebury and Southbury, Connecticut
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Personnel Policies/ Curriculum Committee
2008 – 2009 Meeting Date s
6:30 p.m.
Pomperaug High School
Guidance Conference Room B
Southbury, Connecticut
2008
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Monday, September 8, 2008
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
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Monday, November 10, 2008
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Monday, December 8, 2008
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2009
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v Monday, January 12, 2009
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v Monday, February 9, 2009
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v Monday, March 9, 2009
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v Monday, April 6,
2009
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v Monday, May 11,
2008
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v Monday, June 8,
2009
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Approved at the March 10, 2008 Personnel Policies Curriculum
Meeting
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