Curriculum Council Minutes 12/02/21

2021-2022 Ida Curriculum Council Minutes

Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 8:15-10:15 a.m. 

High School, Room 103

Staff and Community Representatives Present:

*Elementary School: Julie Stein

*Elementary Parent Representative:

*Middle School: Audrey Hamm

*Middle School Parent Representative: Renae Jones

*High School: Gabe Giarmo

*High School Parent Representative: Andrea Allen

*Administrators: Dave Eack

*Board Member:Jamie Hunter

*Chairperson: Sarah Ash

 Ida Curriculum Council Minutes for December 2, 2021  

1.  District  

• Jean Foster is hosting monthly brainstorm meetings to network with PE/Health teachers. The next one is scheduled for December 13th at 3:15pm. Please contact Jean Foster from the ISD for the virtual meeting link if you are interested.
• The next mental health roundtable will be on January 25, 2022 from 10-12 at the ISD.
• The district Sexual Education Advisory Board has been meeting to review materials. Updated videos and curriculum will be proposed to the superintendent and board of education for approval. Instruction is being suggested for 5th grade boy and girl maturation lessons, 6th grade HIV instruction, and an updated video and PowerPoint for 8th grade HIV instruction.

2.  K-12 Communications: High School Topics

• Leadership update was given by Gabe Giarmo. There will be a SPLT summit next week that students will be attending. There are also committee groups working on baskets for nursing homes and one group decorating the school for the holidays.  
• Curriculum/Assessment Changes/Needs and/or Updates
  • Inspire Bilogy proposal was reviewed. We are still waiting on a cost estimate from McGraw Hill but will inquire about a potential pilot for the 2nd semester.
  • Welding textbok proposal was reviewed. Discussion was held about the importance of preparing students for post-secondary career paths and the need for accurate and updated instruction. Vote was taken and the proposal passed. Books will be ordered for the 2nd semester r fall 2022.
• HSSIT (MTSS) – Last meeting was in November, potential next meeting in January.

3.   K-12 Communications: Middle School Topics

• Curriculum/Assessment Changes/Needs and/or Updates
  • Amplify Science pilt update was given. The pilot was approved from the company and materials will be arriving soon. Teachers will have a half day PD on the program during our January PD day.
  • English update – the department met n November 22nd but due t illness many teachers were absent. The group will plan to meet again in January to work on common language 6th-12th grade, rubrics, discuss literature, and review materials that have been requested.
• MTSS – Met in November, will possibly meet again in January.
• Penny War is currently underway.
• The can food drive is currently underway.

4.  K-12 Communications: Elementary School Topics

• Curriculum/Assessment Changes/Needs and/or Updates
  • Michigan Cares Scial Emotional proposal was reviewed. Discussion was held about students completing surveys and being introduced to concerning topics, this will not be the case with this content. The elementary counselor would use these lessons as needed with small groups of students or in whole class settings. Vote was taken and the proposal passed for use of instruction.
• MTSS meetings happen monthly and review student needs.
• Update was given on the Social Studies 3rd and 4th grade request – these grade levels have started to use the Open Book Resources which are much better than the current textbook. Copies are being made of the lessons and students work on note taking skills and strategies while completing Social Studies lessons. While this resource is not the best, the teachers feel it is better than the current books. These grade levels would still like to be considered for new textbooks moving forward.

5.  Technology Updates 

• Technology Committee – no update given

6.  Parent Group Report

• Ida Public Schools, Parent Groups – Many activities are taking place in the coming weeks. There will be a Santa Shop at the elementary school and an upcoming a mother/son activity at Urban Air for Kindergarten-6th grade students. Many student groups are participating in the parade this weekend. There will also be an auction and bake sale for the Christmas in Ida festival along with a run before the parade.

7.  Upcoming Student Events

• Knabusch Math and Science Center is offering field trip opportunities for classes. Contact Nicole Shaughnessy if interested.
• Quiz Bowl – Season is getting started. We have teams in both the 5th/6th grade group and 7th/8th grade group.  Matches will be virtually during the school day.
• Possible Science Olympiad/STEM Virtual Challenge event through the ISD sometime this spring. More details will be shared when available.
• Young Authors Event – more information will be coming
• SAT Test Prep will be offered again in the spring – more information will be coming

8. Assessment Updates

• NWEA virtual training was held on December 1st for some new teachers and staff
• NWEA/STAR Reading, K-4 testing will begin again in January. Data has been submitted to the state per state law.
• Spring 2022 testing information: (note longer test windows for most grade levels)
  • 3rd Grade M-Step
    • ELA-April 11th-May 6th
    • Math-April 11th-May 20th  
  • 4th, 6th, 7th Grade M-Step
    • ELA-April 11th-May 20th
    • Math-April 11th-May 20th
  • 5th Grade M-Step     
    • ELA-April 11th-May 20th
    • Math-April 11th-May 20th
    • Science-April 11th-May 20th
    • Social Studies-April 11th-May 20th
  • 8th Grade
    • PSAT 8-April 13th
    • Science M-Step-April 11th-May 20th
    • Social Studies M-Step-April 11th-May 20th
  • 9th Grade
    • PSAT 9-April 13th-19th (*tentatively April 14th)
  • 10th Grade
    • PSAT 10-April 13th-19th (*tentatively April 14th)
  • 11th Grade
    • SAT-April 13th
    • WorkKeys-April 14th
    • Science M-Step-April 11th-May 20th
    • Social Studies M-Step-April 11th-May 20th

9. Professional Development Opportunities

• Next district PD day is January 17th, if you have any suggestions or topics in mind, please let Sarah Ash know. CPR will be one offering this day.
• Building Windows and Mirrors – 6 day series, November 10th-April 22nd through the Monroe ISD. You can sign up for trainings you are interested in, you do not need to attend all. You will receive a picture book for each session you attend.
• EdTech Leaders – Educational Technology Group, next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 18th will be from 4-5:30 p.m. via Zoom. SCECHs are available to those who attend.
• Technology PD – Google’s Digital Applied Skills Curriculum via Zoom January 27, 2022-4-5pm; Interactive Digital Tools via e-mail February 10, 2022; Google Sheets in person at the ISD February 10, 2022 8:30-3pm; Ditch that Textbook via email March 7th-10th, 2022; Digital Instructional Design Strategies via email April 18th-21st.
• Michigan School Testing Annual Conference-February 22nd-24th virtual
• Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference-March 4th-5th in Lansing
• Michigan Reading Association Annual Conference-March 11th-14th in Lansing
• MACUL Annual Conference-March 16th-18th in Grand Rapids
• Always available: EduPaths and Michigan Virtual online professional learning. https://www.edupaths.org. www.michiganvirtual.org.  Free, self-paced courses, SCECHs are available for most courses

10. Future Meetings

• Next meeting January 27, 2022-8:15am in Room 103 in the High School. The meeting may also be held virtually, more information will be shared as the date gets closer.

*** For all ISD PD register on the ISD course where/wisdomwhere site:

https://www.solutionwhere.com/ww/monroeisd/

Adjournment 10:15