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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, February 11, 2008
Pomperaug High School – Guidance Conference Room B
Southbury, Connecticut

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
Ms. Jane Sarjeant, Director of Fine Arts
Ms. Eileen Mooney Strange, Board of Education Member
Mr. Keith McLiverty, Director of Finance and Operations

1. CALL TO ORDER: Ms. Perry called the February 11, 2008 Personnel Policies/Curriculum Committee meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.	CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made to approve the January 28, 2008 minutes, was so moved by Mr. Erwin and seconded by Ms. Guck and all committee members approved.	APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. INFORMATION: A. Region 15’s Elementary Math Instructional Coach: Dr. Lanning provided Personnel Policies Curriculum Committee members with an update on the Elementary Math Instructional Coach. This is a new position, currently funded by a grant. The purpose of an Elementary Math Instructional Coach is to support teachers in implementing research-based classroom instructional practices that will help all students be successful in mathematics. Recently, teachers were surveyed to determine their perceptions of the position. The survey results were shared and were overwhelmingly positive. B. Update on Fine Arts Department: Mrs. Jane Sarjeant, Director of Fine Arts reviewed Music and Art curricula and discussed changes that are occurring in these areas. The biggest shift has been to move beyond skills and knowledge to include conceptual understanding of the principles of art and music. The tasks students complete emphasize creative and critical thinking and also integrate technology. Mrs. Sarjeant shared her efforts to recruit Pomperaug High School alumni to present their artwork at this year’s Art Show on April 25 and 26, 2008. Personnel Policies/Curriculum Committee members were very excited about the district Fine Arts Program.	INFORMATION

4. REVIEW OF PERSONNEL: Dr. Sippy presented Exhibit A to the committee. Ms. Elias made a motion to recommend the full Board approve Exhibit A at tonight’s Board of Education meeting and seconded by Ms. Guck and all committee members approved to advance to the full Board.	REVIEW OF PERSONNEL
5. COMMENTS AND REQUESTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS: None.	COMMENTS AND REQUESTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
6. QUESTIONS FROM CITIZENS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS: None.	QUESTIONS FROM CITIZENS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
7. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:07 p.m. was made by Mr. Erwin and seconded by Ms. Elias.	ADJOURNMENT
8. UPCOMING MEETINGS: Monday, March 10, 2008 6:30 p.m. Pomperaug High School – Guidance Conference Room B, Southbury, Connecticut 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	UPCOMING MEETINGS
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